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50 Garda Criminal Asset Profilers currently active in the Shannonside Region

New figures from the Minister for Justice show that the Longford/Roscommon Garda Division has the highest number of the specialist Gardaí locally.

May 6, 2025 13:26

Over 900 knives seized in the Shannonside region over the past ten years

338 were recovered by Gardaí in Sligo-Leitrim between 2015 and 2024.

Apr 16, 2025 13:30

Calls for crack down on illegal use of E-Scooters in the Shannonside Region

It follows Gardaí in Longford renewing their appeal for witnesses to a collision in the county last November involving an E-Scooter.

Jan 7, 2025 17:30

Minister for Justice appoints new chairs to LCSP in Longford and Leitrim

The Community Safety Partnerships are set up with the aim to combat anti-social behaviour and criminality by creating a tailored local community safety plan with input from the local community and public services.

Oct 8, 2024 13:28

Longford Cllr says property tax unlikely to be reduced next year

Local councillors can increase or reduce local property tax, by up to 15 per cent, from the basic rate set nationally.

Aug 21, 2024 07:19

Fire-damaged Longford businesses could reopen sooner than expected

There had been fears it would take over a year to fix the damage caused by the blaze last Sunday week.

Aug 6, 2024 13:21

Longford Councillor describes last nights shooting as attempted murder

A man in his 70s was seriously injured and he is being treated in Mullingar Hospital, as Garda investigations continue.

Jul 18, 2024 11:27

New municipal district Cathaoirligh to be elected in Longford this week

The three Municipal Districts in Co. Longford are set to meet this week for the first time since the Local election.

Jun 26, 2024 13:35

Local councillor calls for 'root and branch' review into delivery of roads projects

Councillor Seamus Butler was speaking ahead of public consultation regarding the N4 Mullingar to Rooskey road.

Jun 26, 2024 13:18

Longford councillor calls for action to address issues with Electoral Register

Speaking to Let's Talk earlier this week, Cllr Butler doesn't agree that going door to door to get people to re-register breaks GDPR rules.

Mar 29, 2024 11:13

Card compatible parking meters on the way for Longford

Councillor Seamus Butler confirmed to Shannonside Northern Sound this week, that Longford County Council are currently in a joint procurement process for the machines.

Feb 5, 2024 11:08