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Trevor Laffan

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Trevor Laffan: No offence... but I am a fan of the ‘Irish Goodbye’ at parties

Trevor Laffan: No offence... but I am a fan of the ‘Irish Goodbye’ at parties

I could hardly be described as a party animal. Maybe it’s an age thing, but late nights spent in noisy atmospheres with everyone stretching their...

08.06.2026 20

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Trevor Laffan

Trevor Laffan: Crime and litter are rampant, and politicians just give soundbites

When I was a serving member of An Garda Síochána back in the ’80s and ’90s, there were a number of familiar names appearing regularly in the...

01.06.2026 20

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Trevor Laffan

I saw the top 10 most famous influencers, I didn’t know any!

Back in the 1950s, life was simpler for consumers, especially for those living in rural Ireland. There wasn’t much of a variety of goods or stores...

30.09.2025 20

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Trevor Laffan

Let’s back retailers, and have less sympathy for shoplifters

Shoplifting is a massive problem for retailers. Call it what you like, shoplifting, retail theft... it’s stealing, plain and simple. It has been an...

23.09.2025 20

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Trevor Laffan

It’s hard to stay cool in a world where tempers often boil over

Professional tennis player Daniil Medvedev was fined $42,500 for unsportsmanlike misconduct and racket abuse following his outburst at the US Open...

16.09.2025 20

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Trevor Laffan

Gardaí must now get back to basics to be a force for good

A new piece of technology is being considered for the Roads Policing Unit (RPU) in An Garda Síochána, and it’s upsetting the gardaí. Rank and...

09.09.2025 10

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Trevor Laffan

Over-crowded jails: We need a solution that’s fair to all sides

Heuston, we have a problem! Or, in this case it’s Jim O’Callaghan, the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration who has the problem. It...

19.08.2025 20

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Trevor Laffan

Airports can be stressful, and lots of rule changes don’t help

When I was starting out as a young lad in An Garda Síochána, I got a great piece of advice from an old hand. He told me to be aware of how you...

29.07.2025 10

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Trevor Laffan

Meals on flights and travellers’ cheques: sun holidays of past

These days, we jump on a plane to go on a holiday without thinking twice about it. Book something online, throw a few things into a bag, and as long...

03.06.2025 20

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Trevor Laffan

We’re ready to downsize, but just can’t find a suitable home

You’ve probably noticed we have an issue in this country with houses, or the lack of them, I should say. It’s particularly difficult for those in...

27.05.2025 10

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Trevor Laffan