Veronica Guerin
Veronica Guerin was an investigative journalist whose murder in 1996 by a Dublin drug gang highlighted the dangers faced by journalists and led to increased public scrutiny of organized crime in Ireland.
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The sketchy treatment of journalist Veronica Guerin’s murder feels less than adequate in the show.
Rex Ryan’s one-man show about Gerry Hutch is a most peculiar experience – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-17
Veronica Guerin was a crime journalist murdered in 1996.
Judge criticises ‘unworkable’ EU court ban on metadata retention in serious crime inquiries – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-02
Veronica Guerin's murder led to the establishment of the witness protection programme in 1997.
Jonathan Dowdall left prison and entered witness protectionIreland· 2025-11-02
Veronica Guerin was a prominent crime journalist whose murder in 1996 is referenced in the context of the article.
Brother of Veronica Guerin criticises Catherine Connolly over nomination of Gemma O’Doherty for 2018 election – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-20
Veronica Guerin was murdered by John Gilligan, which highlighted the dangers faced by journalists covering crime.
Sean McGovern’s return from Dubai marks Ireland’s highest risk extradition since John Gilligan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-29
Journalist Veronica Guerin was murdered in Dublin in response to the growing threat of organized crime.
‘We could lose 30% to 50% of our organisation in five years’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-16
Veronica Guerin was a journalist whose murder is linked to the criminal activities of Martin Foley and others.
Wife of gangland figure Martin Foley fights attempt by Cab to sell family home – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-04
