News - Court
Longford man who ‘relied on family’s reputation’ to perpetuate sexual abuse of ten-year-old girl jailed for five and a half years
Niall McGowan (32), of Newtownforbes, Co Longford, appeared before a sitting of Longford Circuit Court, having been found guilty of five counts of sexual assault on the ten-year-old girl, at his residence.
May 22, 2026 14:06
Man to be sentenced today over high-speed Rathowen crash
A judge described the case, which happened in March 2025, as "absolutely horrific".
May 20, 2026 07:20
Man charged after drugs seizure in Longford town
Gardaí from the Divisional Drugs Unit carried out the search of a man on Richmond Street in the town shortly after 4pm last Saturday.
Apr 1, 2026 13:16
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 07:45
Man pleads guilty over Garda dog attack in county Longford
Edward ‘Blondie’ Stokes and his wife Sharon Stokes entered their eleventh hour pleas just before their jury trial was set to begin at Longford Circuit Court this morning, more than seven years after the incident took place.
Feb 18, 2026 17:36
Local TD says more Garda recruitment 'not the solution' to crime in Co. Longford
Fine Gael TD Micheál Carrigy's comments come following a double stabbing in the county town on Monday, during which two men suffered serious injuries.
Feb 15, 2026 13:39
Man due in court over Longford arson attacks
Emergency services attended the incidents and no injuries have been reported.
Jan 6, 2026 07:29
Courts still allowing local drivers avoid penalty points
They are some of the total of 459 drivers who appeared before the District Court.
Nov 13, 2025 17:19
Pilot imported €8.4m worth of cocaine into Longford
The four women and eight men of the jury returned unanimous guilty verdicts on all the pilot's charges, after three hours and 16 minutes of deliberations.
Oct 29, 2025 14:43
Man appears in Athlone court charged with drugs seizure
Cannabis, diazepam and various items of drugs and paraphernalia were discovered during the course of the operation.
Sep 25, 2025 11:10
Man accused of raping elderly woman in Longford sent forward for trial
The man, who is in his 30s, faces seven charges.
Jul 22, 2025 17:38
Driver caught using phone in Roscommon tests positive for cannabis
They were stopped by Roscommon Roads Policing Unit and tested positive for cannabis at the roadside.
Jul 20, 2025 13:23
Man admits his role in the killing of retired Sligo farmer
In October, he and two other men will be sentenced for their roles in what happened.
Jul 17, 2025 12:44
Roscommon off-duty Garda not convicted over late night assault
The court heard that the Garda was off-duty on the night of the incident on January 21st 2023, when he was out with friends in Ennis.
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