News - Burglaries
Gardai probe string of burglaries in Longford
Gardaí say three burglaries occurred in Edgeworthstown, Lanesboro and Bornacoola last Friday, November 28th.
Dec 2, 2025 13:28
Burglaries soared by a fifth in Longford and Roscommon last year
New figures released by the CSO show there were 263 burglaries in Roscommon-Longford in 2024.
Jun 5, 2025 17:59
Local community activist welcomes figures showing drop in burglaries
John Griffin, who was one of the organisers of anti-crime meetings in Roscommon and Galway also called for the reopening of local Garda stations.
Mar 27, 2025 11:51
Significant drop in number of burglaries in the Shannonside region
The Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council has welcomed the news.
Mar 26, 2025 13:27
Gardaí arrest three in connection with Roscommon burglaries
Four vehicles were seized as part of the operation, including a high performance Blue BMW
Dec 2, 2024 16:03
Three males arrested over 29 burglaries across region released without charge
The arrests came as part of the Garda investigation into organised criminal activity and burglaries in Mayo, Roscommon, Longford, Westmeath and Sligo.
Nov 10, 2024 11:57
Three arrests made as part of investigation into 29 burglaries across region
The arrests come as part of the Garda investigation into organised criminal activity and burglaries in Mayo, Roscommon, Longford, Westmeath and Sligo.
Nov 5, 2024 14:08
Public meeting in Glinsk tonight to discuss recent burglaries
The rural crime event is being organised by the Enough is Enough group, who recently held a protest rally in Castlerea.
Oct 31, 2024 09:23
Some people are leaving 'extraordinary' amount of cash in their homes - local sergeant
Galway’s crime prevention officer, Olivia Fleming, was speaking at a crime information talk in Glenamaddy last night.
Oct 23, 2024 00:24
Three people arrested over Roscommon burglaries to appear in court
The three were arrested as part of ongoing Garda investigations into recent burglaries in Co Roscommon and offences in Westmeath, Cavan, Meath, Offaly, Dublin and Kildare.
Sep 28, 2024 14:53
Gardaí step up rural patrols following Roscommon commercial break ins
In two instances, the culprits stayed long enough to make food and hot drinks in the properties.
Sep 23, 2024 15:44
Burglary victim says criminals 'took over' local village
He described how his CCTV system recorded the suspects walking down the middle of the street with baseball bats.
Sep 9, 2024 13:56
Roscommon man urges the public to not keep cash in their homes
John McGarry is from just outside Frenchpark in Co. Roscommon and had his house broken into last February.
Aug 30, 2024 11:23Shannonside Newsletter
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