News - evacuation
Storm damage forces closure of Longford sports store
It’s understood strong winds caused the glass front of the building to buckle, prompting staff to evacuate the premises.
Oct 4, 2025 14:33
Longford stores reopen following major Garda security alert
Two calls were reported to Longford Gardaí yesterday afternoon regarding suspicious devices.
Aug 13, 2023 09:17
Defence forces and Garda search units dealing with Longford security alert
Staff and customers at the Longford Shopping Centre and Dunnes Stores on the Dublin Road were forced to leave the centres with immediate effect just before 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Aug 13, 2023 08:21
Government departments evacuated following bomb threats
Gardaí have declared bomb threats in Dublin as a hoax.
Jul 21, 2023 16:07
Efforts to evacuate over 100 Irish citizens from Sudan continues
Concerns remain for the safety of people still stuck in the country.
Apr 27, 2023 07:33
Irish Defence Forces helping evacuation from Sudan
Fierce fighting began in the country over a week ago between the Army and a rival paramilitary group
Apr 24, 2023 08:58
Center Parcs confirm a false alarm was reason for evacuation
Staff have been praised for their quick response.
Sep 25, 2022 12:49
Serious fire safety concerns found at Roscommon nursing home
The concerns were raised following an unannounced Hiqa inspection at the nursing home on the 9th of December last year.
May 5, 2022 07:34
DPD staff praised for quick reaction to discovery of suspicious devices
Over 200 people were evacuated from the parcel centre and a neighbouring supermarket.
Feb 15, 2022 17:20
At least 85 dead following Kabul Airport terror attack
The US President's warned he'll make the people responsible for a deadly terror attack near Kabul airport "pay" for what they've done.
Aug 27, 2021 07:53
Fears Irish citizens in Afghanistan will not get out before US forces withdraw
There are reports of large crowds at Kabul airport despite warnings of a potential terrorist attack.
Aug 26, 2021 09:20
Irish Army Rangers arrive in Afghanistan
There are still a number of stages left in the evacuation of Irish passport and visa holders from the country.
Aug 25, 2021 08:20
Irish special forces deploy to Afghanistan to aid evacuation of Irish citizens
Irish Citizens still in the country are reporting significant difficulties in safely travelling to Kabul airport.
Aug 24, 2021 08:01Shannonside Newsletter
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