News - Court

Local Gardaí arrest 3 in power tool theft crackdown

The two men and one woman are accused of involvement in the theft of a substantial amount of power tools from across the country.

Feb 13, 2024 14:05

Longford man sentenced to jail over 2021 fatal road crash

Brian McGinnity is remembered as a talented pilot and an extremely intelligent young man.

Feb 7, 2024 10:20

Driver arrested at double the speed limit near Longford School

The driver tested positive in a roadside drugs test for cocaine and heroin.

Jan 31, 2024 13:37

Man arrested over public order incident in Longford

Two squad cars and a Garda van attended the incident on main street.

Jan 25, 2024 11:07

Dublin hospital apologises to family of late Roscommon women

The inquest into the death of Freda Fox heard that the cause of death was hypovolemic shock secondary to a massive blood loss.

Jan 12, 2024 18:18

Changes needed in Ireland's judicial system says Longford Senator

The Longford Senator says new measures need to be brought in to ensure that victims see justice is done.

Jan 12, 2024 17:44

Longford man sentenced over the harassment of a government minister

David Larkin of Ardnacassa Lawns, Dublin Road Longford pleaded guilty last month to the harassment of Minister Mary Butler on dates in January of 2022.

Jan 11, 2024 13:14

Former Longford councillor to be sentenced on money laundering charges in July

The 69 year old signalled his intent to plead guilty to the charges at a sitting of Longford District Court in December.

Jan 9, 2024 16:44

50 year old appears in court charged over Parnell Square knife attack

On 23 November, three children and an adult were stabbed outside of Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire in Dublin City.

Dec 21, 2023 15:00

Local Senator reacts as man sentenced over threats to family

A victim impact statement from Senator previously described how the messages left him in fear for the security of his family.

Dec 5, 2023 22:27

Suspended sentence handed to man found guilty for harassing local senator

David Larkin of Ardnacassa Lawns pleaded guilty last year of harassing Senator Micheal Carrigy over the course of a number of months in 2021 and 2022.

Dec 5, 2023 13:28