News - bail
Over 800 local crimes committed by people on bail in 2025
New figures have been released by Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan.
Feb 9, 2026 07:16
Longford fire accused to seek bail in High Court today
Guo Zhong Chen, of 9 Belvedere Terrace, Mullingar, is charged with arson in relation to the Grafton Court Fire in Longford Town on the July 28.
Sep 5, 2024 07:20
Man accused of starting Longford fire to seek High Court bail this week
Guo Zhong Chen has been in custody in Castlerea Prison since the 9th of August.
Sep 3, 2024 13:22
Longford man caught 'red handed' following town burglaries
Gardaí told the court that the accused was found with the stolen goods in his possession.
Feb 1, 2023 07:56
Man appears at Longford court in connection with alleged human trafficking activities
The man in his 30s was arrested yesterday when Gardai from Mullingar conducted a search in Galway City.
Nov 29, 2022 12:17
Bail refused for man charged in connection with Athlone fatal attack
18 year old David Higgins and 35 year old Sean Munnelly have been charged in connection to the assault.
Aug 18, 2022 17:09
Open Letter from People of Longford on recent criminal violence
An Open letter to the Minister for Justice Helen McEntee and Garda Commissioner Drew Harris from the people of Longford has been published this evening concerning recent violence in the county town
Apr 21, 2022 17:56
Local mother accused of gun possession avoids homelessness after court decision
According to the accused, the apartment is the first accommodation she's been able to secure in the last 6 months.
Feb 9, 2022 12:44
Two Athlone men remanded on bail following drug seizure
The seizure took place in Cork.
Nov 9, 2021 11:17
Two men and a juvenile from Longford released on bail following violent Derry incident
An innocent member of the public was injured during the incident.
Aug 19, 2021 17:30Shannonside Newsletter
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