News - Crime
40 drug convictions in the Shannonside region so far this year
Longford recorded the highest amount of local convictions
Aug 25, 2022 14:08
Mother of murdered children calls for minimum sentences for serious crimes
Kathleen lost her sons Eoghan and Ruairi in 2013.
Jul 29, 2022 09:47
Longford records third highest level of CAB investigations outside of Dublin
There were four times more active investigations in the Roscommon Longford area then Leitrim and Sligo in 2021
Jul 8, 2022 14:10
Family of Murdered Roscommon priest renew call for information
No one has ever been convicted of the crime.
Jul 8, 2022 07:45
€150k funding for local groups to help victims of crime
A wide range of help is provided through four different groups in this region.
Jun 15, 2022 08:53
Call for more Gardaí in Ballaghaderreen following increase in crime rate
A letter submitted to the county Joint Policing Committee claimed crime levels were on the rise locally.
Jun 14, 2022 17:18
Letter to Roscommon JPC details escalating crime issues in Ballaghaderreen
The latest JPC meeting heard worries over growing crime levels in the west Roscommon town.
Jun 14, 2022 07:49
Locals worried over downgrade threat to Granard Garda station
It's understood that several Garda in the station could be transferred to Longford.
Jun 1, 2022 17:58
New Longford Text Alert scheme to be launched tonight
The free app will be available on smart phones.
Apr 22, 2022 13:25
Sharp rise in fraud offences detected by local Gardai in recent months
There has been a rise on the offences since the easing of lockdowns.
Mar 30, 2022 13:50
Major increase in drink driving checkpoints across Leitrim in 2021
There has been a rise in several types of crime linked to the easing of Covid restrictions.
Feb 8, 2022 07:24
Longford Safety Partnership Chair hopes agencies can work to resolve crime issues
The Longford group is one of three pilots nationally aimed at improving the connection between communities and agencies of the law to better deal with local crime
Nov 25, 2021 17:04
Spate of burglaries reported across Leitrim
Gardaí are investigating a rise in burglaries over recent weeks.
Oct 6, 2021 13:20Shannonside Newsletter
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