News - Court
Over one million euro in outstanding court fines locally since 2020
Despite issuing 443 unpaid fines, the Carrick-on-Shannon district was found to be one of the most compliant in the country.
Mar 12, 2025 14:45
Longford man jailed for assaulting a Garda Inspector at court sitting
Marc Frisby was handed a two month prison term by Judge Francis Comerford at an appeal hearing at Ennis Circuit Court.
Feb 19, 2025 12:55
Two arrested following alleged brawl outside of Courthouse
They were originally detained at Longford Garda Station before appearing back at Longford District Court in the afternoon.
Feb 4, 2025 18:21
Roscommon man jailed for over 11 years for abuse of his three cousins
Taking all factors into account, she handed down a sentence of 12 and a half years and suspended the final year on a number of conditions.
Dec 18, 2024 07:27
Woman dies from injuries following Ballinasloe assault
A man in his 50s, understood to be her husband, was arrested and appeared before Ballinasloe District yesterday.
Dec 13, 2024 12:54
Man jailed over assault of resident at an Athlone Nursing Home
Judge Keenan Johnson described Peter Keaney as being "like a man possessed" during the incident at the Sonas retirement home, Ballymahon Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath on the April 29.
Dec 6, 2024 17:11
Longford arson accused to face criminal trial in the new year
Guo Zhong Chen did not seek bail and will remain in custody until the trial process begins at Longford Circuit Criminal Court on the 14th of January.
Dec 3, 2024 13:07
Carer and student jailed following violent burglaries of former clients
The judge praised the "massive" and "painstaking" investigation by an Garda Siochána that led to their arrest.
Nov 26, 2024 17:27
Man sentenced for child sex offences at Midland's GAA club
The accused was initially charged with sexual assault, but entered a guilty plea to three counts of gross indecency.
Nov 20, 2024 08:22
Fourth person appears in court in relation to stabbing in Longford town
During the course of the investigation into the public disorder, Gardaí have recovered a number of items such as slash hooks, a machete, shovels and a samurai sword.
Oct 30, 2024 13:34
Husband and wife appear in Court over Longford stabbing
Gardaí are of the "firm belief" that the feud is "far from over and there will be reprisals from both parties.''
Oct 11, 2024 17:17
Former Longford Councillor sentenced with probation act for 2022 assault
Defence for Mr Farrell stated the actions of his client were nothing more than a "split second of stupidity" he was now paying the consequences for.
Sep 23, 2024 18:09
Man accused of arson in relation to Longford fire refused high court bail
Guo Zhong Chen, of 9 Belvedere Terrace, Mullingar, is charged with arson in relation to the Grafton Court Fire in Longford Town on the 28th of July.
Sep 12, 2024 18:01
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 13:22Shannonside Newsletter
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