News - fire

Man hospitalised after house badly damaged in Roscommon fire

The blaze broke out in Ballinagare at around 1.30 yesterday morning.

Jan 13, 2026 11:45

Eight cars were set ablaze at a car park off Main Street in Duleek shortly before 11 o'clock on Friday night.

Jan 4, 2026 08:20

Martin Bond is the senior assistant chief fire officer - he says he's concerned about 'alternative heating devices'.

Dec 31, 2025 11:17

They say there's an increase in fires in homes at this time of the year.

Dec 14, 2025 10:53

Two boats went on fire at the boardwalk jetty, opposite the Landmark Hotel, on Tuesday night.

Nov 7, 2025 07:37

The jetty reopened on Wednesday afternoon following a forensic examination.

Nov 6, 2025 07:48

The jetty remains sealed off this afternoon, as a forensic examination continues.

Nov 5, 2025 14:28

Gardai and emergency services attended the scene of the blaze in Clonbalt Woods.

Nov 5, 2025 08:36

Nov 4, 2025 21:54

Gardaí were alerted to the incident in the George's Street area around 8.15pm yesterday evening.

Nov 1, 2025 08:03

The case is due for mention in Longford Circuit Court this morning and the trial is due to begin on Friday.

Oct 28, 2025 07:21

The blaze broke out at Millrace Nursing Homes, located on Bridge Street on Sunday.

Sep 8, 2025 11:33

The property on the Tones Road in Walderstown was completely destroyed in the blaze.

Aug 24, 2025 14:53

Longford Fire Service attended the scene on New Street at 2.45pm and the fire was quickly put out.

Jul 25, 2025 12:36

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