News - district court
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
Teen pleads guilty to assault causing serious harm to Longford father
The 17-year-old pleaded guilty to the assault which occurred in Mullingar before Christmas.
Jul 10, 2025 17:10
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
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 13:22
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
23 year old appears in court over fatal Donegal hit and run
Ronan Wilson, from Tyrone, was struck by a vehicle on the Atlantic way in the town, on Saturday Night at approximately 9.20.
Sep 26, 2023 12:13
Man guilty of harassing local Senator to be sentenced today
A victim impact statement from Senator Carrigy previously described how the messages left him in fear for the security of his family.
Sep 19, 2023 07:12
Longford Solicitor nominated for District Court judge position
Michael Connellan qualified as a solicitor in 2000.
Jul 26, 2023 13:41
Sentencing adjourned for man guilty of harassing local Senator
It is the second time Judge Bernadette Owens has adjourned sentencing in order for Mr Larkin to engage with probation services.
May 9, 2023 13:03
Father and son put on peace bond over 2020 Longford incident
Detective Garda McGovern branded it an 'ugly incident' with Judge Owen handing down an order for the father and son to be subject to a peace bond of €250 each.
Jan 18, 2023 13:42
15 people convicted for assault at local courts between January-May
The figures were released under freedom of information.
Aug 29, 2022 08:15
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
Over 60 public order convictions locally from January-May
Under Freedom of Information figures released to Shannonside FM by the Courts Service it showed almost half of all convictions were recorded at Longford District Court.
Aug 23, 2022 13:44Shannonside Newsletter
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