News - An Garda Siochana
Witness appeal issued over Longford crash
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene on the R392 at around 6:45pm on Wednesday evening.
Apr 9, 2026 13:33
Only 55 working in roads policing units locally
The figure was revealed in a Freedom of Information request submitted by MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú.
Apr 7, 2026 07:39
Two fatal road crashes locally so far this year
Nationally, road deaths are now more than 5 per cent higher than for the same period last year.
Apr 2, 2026 13:39
Gardaí issue appeal ahead of Bank Holiday weekend
A higher volume of traffic than usual is expected on roads in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon over the weekend.
Apr 2, 2026 13:37
Appeal issued over Ballinamore burglary
A number of items of jewellery were taken during the course of the incident:
Apr 1, 2026 17:15
Over 3,000 criminal offences in last three months of 2025
Figures published by the Central Statistics Office do show similar offences were carried out in both the Sligo-Leitrim and Roscommon-Longford Garda divisions.
Mar 30, 2026 17:23
Women due in court over Athlone burglaries
A sum of cash and a number of items have been reported stolen.
Mar 24, 2026 13:17
Figures show slight drop in Garda numbers
The figures come amid ongoing concerns about resources, recruitment and visibility in rural communities.
Mar 24, 2026 13:15
No injuries reported following N4 incident
Gardaí attended the scene of the incident and traffic is moving freely in the area.
Mar 24, 2026 13:04
Minister approves exhumation of Liam Farrell's remains
Mr Farrell's bruised and bloodied body was found outside his home in the village of Rooskey, Co Leitrim in January 2020.
Mar 6, 2026 13:38
Body of Liam Farrell to be exhumed
Mr Farrell was discovered outside his house in Rooskey in 2020 and an initial examination concluded that he died from natural causes.
Mar 5, 2026 18:06
Local motorists arrested for drug driving
The RSA and customs also detected a number of offences.
Mar 5, 2026 13:39
Appeal issued over Carrick assault
The victim, a man aged in his 60s did not require hospital treatment at the time.
Mar 4, 2026 17:50
Two appear in court in connection with Longford stabbings
Both men were charged with an alleged violent disorder incident on the evening of February 9 last, at Teffia Park, Longford.
Mar 4, 2026 07:45Shannonside Newsletter
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