News - fire
Emergency services tackle fire at Longford takeaway
Gardaí are treating the fire as accidental and are not investigating the issue.
Sep 23, 2024 14:45
Photo exhibit on St. Mel's Cathedral reconstruction to be launched today
On Christmas morning 2009, St Mel's Cathedral was all but destroyed in a fire that began shortly after midnight mass.
Sep 20, 2024 11:10
Longford fire accused to seek bail in High Court today
Guo Zhong Chen, of 9 Belvedere Terrace, Mullingar, is charged with arson in relation to the Grafton Court Fire in Longford Town on the July 28.
Sep 5, 2024 07:20
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
Man charged over Longford fire to appear in court again this morning
Guo Zheng Chen of 9 Belvedere Terrace, Mullingar, was arrested on August 8 at his home, where he attempted to evade arrest by jumping from a 5-metre high balcony his underwear.
Aug 12, 2024 07:22
Man appears in Court charged with Arson over Longford fire
The court heard from investigating Garda Shane O’Connor how the accused attempted to flee arrest by jumping from a balcony 5 metres from the ground in a state of undress.
Aug 9, 2024 21:23
Gardaí arrest man in investigation into devastating Longford fire
Emergency services were called to the incident early on Sunday morning, the 28th of July, bringing it under control and stopping the spread of the fire to Main Street.
Aug 8, 2024 08:40
Longford businesses continue to count the cost following town fire
Up to 60 people remain out of work due to the fire.
Aug 6, 2024 08:49
Business suffered around €80,000 in damage in Longford fire - and isn't covered by insurance
Black Pearl Tattoo, Piercing and Beauty was destroyed in Sunday’s blaze, which affected 12 other businesses.
Jul 31, 2024 22:50
LISTEN: Longford businesses seek emergency funding after fire damage during meeting with Minister
Junior Minister Dara Calleary visited the site of Sunday's blaze in Grafton Court today, to assess the damage.
Jul 31, 2024 17:00
Grafton Court reopens to pedestrians following devastating fire
The street, which is a major trading route in the town linking the Longford Shopping Centre with Main Street has remained sealed off since early Sunday morning.
Jul 30, 2024 11:24
Fears Longford fire could have major effect on local economy
The Chamber president is calling for the route to be re-opened to pedestrians as soon as possible.
Jul 29, 2024 17:53
Gardaí call for witnesses following devastating Longford fire
Gardaí have not ruled out foul play and are continuing their calls for witness statements and dash cam footage from the night in question.
Jul 29, 2024 11:28
Several million euro worth of damage caused by fire in Longford Town
It broke out at around 1.30 in the morning in Grafton Court and was eventually brought under control by the fire service.
Jul 29, 2024 07:16Shannonside Newsletter
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