Michael O’Toole
@mickthehack.bsky.social
Crime and Defence Editor, Irish Daily Mirror and Irish Daily Star. I’m a crime novelist in my spare time. I’m a linguist, too: 🇮🇹🇫🇷🇪🇸🇸🇦. I don’t do opinions, and it’s great. #MCFC OK
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Last ditch hopes US could reverse axing of Irish Peacekeepers' long-running UNIFIL mission www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
Hopes US could reverse axing of Irish Peacekeepers' long-running UNIFIL mission
The mission to Lebanon – known in the Defence Forces simply as The Leb – has been an integral part of Irish fabric for almost 50 years
www.irishmirror.ie
October 19, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Last ditch hopes US could reverse axing of Irish Peacekeepers' long-running UNIFIL mission www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
Reposted by Michael O’Toole
Saddened to read of the tragic death of photographer Mick O’Neill in a road collision l.
Mick was always gracious to me with his time and advice when I started out snapping.
Condolences to his wife and family, and to his work colleagues particularly @mickthehack.bsky.social
May Mick R.I.P.
Mick was always gracious to me with his time and advice when I started out snapping.
Condolences to his wife and family, and to his work colleagues particularly @mickthehack.bsky.social
May Mick R.I.P.
July 13, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Saddened to read of the tragic death of photographer Mick O’Neill in a road collision l.
Mick was always gracious to me with his time and advice when I started out snapping.
Condolences to his wife and family, and to his work colleagues particularly @mickthehack.bsky.social
May Mick R.I.P.
Mick was always gracious to me with his time and advice when I started out snapping.
Condolences to his wife and family, and to his work colleagues particularly @mickthehack.bsky.social
May Mick R.I.P.
For my friend Mick:
From Kerry to Lebanon: Some of the most memorable images taken by Mirror photographer Mick O'Neill www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
From Kerry to Lebanon: Some of the most memorable images taken by Mirror photographer Mick O'Neill www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
Some of the most memorable images taken by Mirror photographer Mick O'Neill
The celebrated snapper, who died in a road traffic accident on Saturday, took photos that left others in the shade. Today, as a tribute, we remember some of his best work
www.irishmirror.ie
July 13, 2025 at 8:19 PM
For my friend Mick:
From Kerry to Lebanon: Some of the most memorable images taken by Mirror photographer Mick O'Neill www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
From Kerry to Lebanon: Some of the most memorable images taken by Mirror photographer Mick O'Neill www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
Revealed: How the Defence Forces hunted cocaine ship MV Matthew for five days before assaulting it from the skies www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
Defence Forces hunted cocaine ship MV Matthew for five days
The full story of the dramatic military raid can be revealed for the first time
www.irishmirror.ie
July 6, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Revealed: How the Defence Forces hunted cocaine ship MV Matthew for five days before assaulting it from the skies www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
Five trainee Gardai suspended for handcuffs 'prank that got out of hand' in Templemore www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
Five trainee Gardai suspended for handcuffs 'prank that got out of hand'
EXCLUSIVE: The Irish Mirror understands the incident is alleged to have occurred in the Garda Training College in Templemore, Co Tipperary within the past two weeks
www.irishmirror.ie
June 28, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Five trainee Gardai suspended for handcuffs 'prank that got out of hand' in Templemore www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
Healy and I have set up a new newsletter, Crime Ireland, for @irishmirror.bsky.social. Here's the link...
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www.irishmirror.ie/newsletter-p...
Irish Mirror: the latest news, showbiz, football and sport
Irish Mirror, the latest Irish news, showbiz, football and sport. Plus the best from the Daily Mirror in world news, showbiz and Premier League football
www.irishmirror.ie
June 19, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Healy and I have set up a new newsletter, Crime Ireland, for @irishmirror.bsky.social. Here's the link...
www.irishmirror.ie/newsletter-p...
www.irishmirror.ie/newsletter-p...
Annie McCarrick 'tried to end secret relationship' with man suspected of her murder - days before vanishing www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
Annie McCarrick 'wanted to end secret relationship' with murder suspect
Exclusive: It can be revealed today that Annie McCarrick – who complained of being stalked even assaulted by the suspect – tried to end the relationship
www.irishmirror.ie
June 19, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Annie McCarrick 'tried to end secret relationship' with man suspected of her murder - days before vanishing www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
Taoiseach Micheál Martin's office vandalised as details of 'personal threats' emerge www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
Taoiseach's office vandalised as details of 'personal threats' emerge
A spokesman for the Taoiseach confirmed to the Irish Mirror that this is the third such attack on the constituency office.
www.irishmirror.ie
June 18, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Taoiseach Micheál Martin's office vandalised as details of 'personal threats' emerge www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
Reposted by Michael O’Toole
GRA President speaks of coming out as a gay man after hiding his sexuality for decades www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
GRA President speaks of coming out as gay after hiding his sexuality for decades
Garda Mark O'Meara, who represents 11,200 members of the force, says he has received nothing from support from colleagues
www.irishmirror.ie
June 15, 2025 at 10:46 AM
GRA President speaks of coming out as a gay man after hiding his sexuality for decades www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
GRA President speaks of coming out as a gay man after hiding his sexuality for decades www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
GRA President speaks of coming out as gay after hiding his sexuality for decades
Garda Mark O'Meara, who represents 11,200 members of the force, says he has received nothing from support from colleagues
www.irishmirror.ie
June 15, 2025 at 10:46 AM
GRA President speaks of coming out as a gay man after hiding his sexuality for decades www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
@signalapp now has the facility of username only, no number needed.
My Signal ID is: Mickthehack.1970
Other means:
- Threema, which is anonymous. My ID: XSTX4UW6
- Snapchat (messages disappear): mickthehack
- Confidentiality of DMs here is sacrosanct
- Email: mickthehack@protonmail.com
My Signal ID is: Mickthehack.1970
Other means:
- Threema, which is anonymous. My ID: XSTX4UW6
- Snapchat (messages disappear): mickthehack
- Confidentiality of DMs here is sacrosanct
- Email: mickthehack@protonmail.com
June 9, 2025 at 2:23 PM
@signalapp now has the facility of username only, no number needed.
My Signal ID is: Mickthehack.1970
Other means:
- Threema, which is anonymous. My ID: XSTX4UW6
- Snapchat (messages disappear): mickthehack
- Confidentiality of DMs here is sacrosanct
- Email: mickthehack@protonmail.com
My Signal ID is: Mickthehack.1970
Other means:
- Threema, which is anonymous. My ID: XSTX4UW6
- Snapchat (messages disappear): mickthehack
- Confidentiality of DMs here is sacrosanct
- Email: mickthehack@protonmail.com
Man arrested after Gardai chase stolen JCB digger and pursuit ends in field www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
Man arrested after Gardai chase stolen JCB digger and pursuit ends in field
A Garda pursuit was put in place on Wednesday morning after a JCB digger was stolen in Carlow
www.irishmirror.ie
March 5, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Man arrested after Gardai chase stolen JCB digger and pursuit ends in field www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
Russian ambassador insists leaders of Kinahan drugs cartel would not be welcome in Russia www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
Ambassador insists Kinahan drugs cartel leaders would not be welcome in Russia
Kinahan cartel leaders had been tipped to set up home in Russia amid speculation they were planning to flee their Dubai bolthole
www.irishmirror.ie
February 23, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Russian ambassador insists leaders of Kinahan drugs cartel would not be welcome in Russia www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
Government to spend extra €2 billion to beef up Defence Forces www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
Government to spend extra €2 billion to beef up Defence Forces
A massive war chest will see armoured vehicles, helicopters, and a new naval vessel purchased in the coming years
www.irishmirror.ie
February 16, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Government to spend extra €2 billion to beef up Defence Forces www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
Reposted by Michael O’Toole
@mickthehack.bsky.social Hi, I've just released the following book which I hope may be of interest to you. A powerful, true story of a female London Police Officer who worked on some of the most harrowing events of our time. Available to purchase via my bio. Feel free to share…
February 14, 2025 at 3:37 PM
@mickthehack.bsky.social Hi, I've just released the following book which I hope may be of interest to you. A powerful, true story of a female London Police Officer who worked on some of the most harrowing events of our time. Available to purchase via my bio. Feel free to share…
Son of hurling legend Davy Fitzgerald admits bank thefts totalling €35,000 www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
Son of hurling legend admits bank thefts totalling €35,000
He appeared before a sitting of Ennis District Court on Wednesday morning and signed guilty pleas before Judge Alec Gabbet
www.irishmirror.ie
February 6, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Son of hurling legend Davy Fitzgerald admits bank thefts totalling €35,000 www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
BREAKING: Female garda arrested on suspicion of harassing male colleague www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
Female garda arrested on suspicion of harassing male colleague
The woman, who is in her 30s, was arrested at her home in the south east of the country on Wednesday
www.irishmirror.ie
February 5, 2025 at 10:54 PM
BREAKING: Female garda arrested on suspicion of harassing male colleague www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
Paedophile mobster back behind bars following arrest last week www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
Paedophile mobster back behind bars following arrest last week
EXCLUSIVE: Stephen 'Rossi' Walsh was released from prison in November after serving almost 15 years for sexually assaulting two children
www.irishmirror.ie
February 2, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Paedophile mobster back behind bars following arrest last week www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
Here is our latest Shattered Lives pod. Plenty to discuss in the world of Irish crime.
Youtube: youtu.be/82F2QdlHgvo?...
Youtube: youtu.be/82F2QdlHgvo?...
A month of crime: House of Horrors, McGregor in court, Liam Byrne released
YouTube video by irishmirror
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January 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Here is our latest Shattered Lives pod. Plenty to discuss in the world of Irish crime.
Youtube: youtu.be/82F2QdlHgvo?...
Youtube: youtu.be/82F2QdlHgvo?...
Two teenagers arrested as Gardai seize stolen rifles during routine traffic checkpoint www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
Two teenagers arrested as Gardai seize stolen rifles during routine checkpoint
A car was searched by Gardaí after the driver failed a roadside drug test
www.irishmirror.ie
January 21, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Two teenagers arrested as Gardai seize stolen rifles during routine traffic checkpoint www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
Three homicides in Ireland so far this year. All in the Republic and all stabbings. Two women, one man.
January 20, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Three homicides in Ireland so far this year. All in the Republic and all stabbings. Two women, one man.