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Calls for lengthy sentences for other suspects in Frank Kilbride case

The former Longford councillor and mayor was jailed yesterday for three years and three months for laundering over €2.6 million.

Jul 31, 2024 13:52

Former Longford politician to be sentenced for money laundering today

Frank Kilbride of Aughakilmore, Ballinalee in Longford was charged with and plead guilty to three charges under money laundering legislation in January.

Jul 26, 2024 08:30

Roscommon farmer fails to have conviction for making false statement overturned

The 52-year-old made a false statement to Gardaí that his cattle were missing when they were actually in his neighbour's shed.

May 17, 2024 07:25

Longford man charged in relation to false imprisonment of woman

He is also charged with threats to kill, assault and the possession of knives.

Mar 14, 2024 17:20

Man arrested in investigation into serious Athlone assault

Local Gardaí investigating the alleged assault in the Ashdale area of Athlone town arrested a man in his 20s this week.

Feb 1, 2024 18:05

Local Criminal Barristers stage day of action over pay concerns

Protesting members won't attend court, communicate with solicitors or do paperwork.

Oct 3, 2023 13:28

Sligo-Leitrim TD welcomes increase in judge numbers in courts

Deputy Martin Kenny says many of the judges will be appointed at district and circuit court level, where waiting times are especially long.

Feb 26, 2023 09:10

3,600 free legal aid certs were granted locally in the first 9 months of 2022

651 certs were granted during cases at Longford Court House.

Dec 29, 2022 07:51

40 drug convictions in the Shannonside region so far this year

Longford recorded the highest amount of local convictions

Aug 25, 2022 14:08

Over 40 drink driving convictions in the Shannonside region in 2022

Longford recorded the highest level of offenses.

Aug 24, 2022 14:01

Community service orders can benefit voluntary sector- Local Tidy Towns

A community service sentence could help organisations who are struggling to find volunteers

May 26, 2022 17:35

Longford councillor says courts must act to tackle violence in town

The latest violent incident in Longford town happened shortly after three o' clock yesterday afternoon at a premises on Main Street

Apr 6, 2022 07:48

Longford family fail to have animal cruelty court cases dismissed

Several animals were found on the property in small enclosures with no access to water.

Jan 21, 2022 13:18

Trial for those accused of abduction and assault of Kevin Lunney begins this morning

The trial of four men accused of falsely imprisoning and seriously assaulting the director of Quinn Industrial Holdings gets underway in the next few hours.

Jun 2, 2021 08:41

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