News - Garda
Travel advice issued ahead of Connacht final
May 8, 2026 18:12
No additional Gardaí allocated to local stations
Fine Gael's Gareth Scahill raised the issue in the Seanad this week.
May 6, 2026 17:14
Gardaí appeal for information following criminal damage in Co. Leitrim
The incidents occurred in two separate locations in Carrick-on-Shannon.
May 6, 2026 13:21
Man appears in court following alleged assault at house in Longford
Gardaí were called to the St Bridget's Terrace area on Saturday afternoon after reports of a disturbance.
May 6, 2026 13:14
Local driver among those caught speeding over bank holiday period
Gardaí say they carried out an extensive Roads Policing Operation from last Thursday until today.
May 5, 2026 17:42
Man in his 30s dies following tractor crash in Cavan
Gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
May 4, 2026 08:14
Motorist caught speeding in Carrick among top offenders detected by Gardaí this weekend
Gardaí are conducting mandatory intoxicant testing and high visibility checkpoints this weekend.
May 2, 2026 09:48
Gardaí attend scene of suspicious activity in Longford Town
According to footage shared on social media, a woman was seen checking if the car doors of a vehicle parked outside a house were unlocked.
Apr 29, 2026 13:28
Man (60s) dies following single-car crash near Ballinasloe
Officers at Ballinasloe Station are appealing for witnesses.
Apr 29, 2026 12:40
Sharp rise in domestic violence in Roscommon and Longford
In the Mayo/Roscommon/Longford Garda division, there were 2,607 call-outs, an increase of nearly 22 per cent since 2021.
Apr 27, 2026 07:17
Public warned of suspicious vehicle offering power-washing services in Ballinamore
Members of the public are urged to stay vigilant and call Carrick Gardaí on 071 965 0510.
Apr 24, 2026 10:56
Girl in critical condition after Westmeath crash
It happened at Clonmellon on Wednesday evening, shortly before 7.30pm.
Apr 23, 2026 15:02
Calls for greater Garda visibility in Longford
A number of issues have been raised locally about the rise of anti-social behaviour in the county.
Apr 23, 2026 13:05
New Garda figures show burglary levels remain low locally
Launched in 2015, the aim of Operation Thor is to tackle the traditional rise in burglaries during the darker winter months.
Apr 22, 2026 17:33Shannonside Newsletter
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