News - Garda
Longford Garda praised for courage after house fire last weekend
Garda Emma Dardis, a native of Longford, and Garda Anthony Todd were called to a house fire in Carrickmacross last Saturday.
Mar 18, 2023 13:10
Man convicted of capital murder of Detective Garda Colm Horkan
Stephen Silver now faces minimum of forty years in prison.
Mar 15, 2023 16:01
Roscommon RPU arrest two drivers for various offences
The motorists were stopped in Castlerea and Boyle in recent days.
Mar 6, 2023 11:30
Former GAA star arrested over cancer fraud allegations
It's alleged that over 1 million euro is involved in the case.
Feb 23, 2023 09:24
N5 Longford Bypass reopens following truck overturning
It's not yet known if anyone was injured in the incident
Feb 21, 2023 09:32
Joining the Gardaí not seen as an attractive job says AGSI
Figures show a quarter of Garda Stations have less staff now than last year.
Feb 13, 2023 09:43
900 Gardaí assigned to divisions across Shannonside region
Staffing in Leitrim-Sligo include 226 Gardaí, 52 sergeants and 10 inspectors, while the breakdown in Longford/Roscommon and Mayo comprises of 480 Gardaí, 106 sergeants and 21 inspectors.
Feb 8, 2023 13:12
Two drivers arrested in Longford for drug driving
Both drivers tested positive for cocaine.
Feb 7, 2023 17:33
Pilot scheme for Garda body cams to be rolled out in December
A pilot scheme will be rolled out in December, as an additional protection measure for gardaí while on the job.
Feb 1, 2023 17:13
Garda body cams step closer to being rolled out
It's claimed the Gardaí are about three decades behind comparable police services when it comes to equipment.
Feb 1, 2023 09:29
Appeal about assault and robbery incidents in Athlone
The separate incidents took place last Sunday in Athlone
Jan 31, 2023 14:24
Granard brothers plead guilty to pandemic payments fraud
Judge Bernadette Ownes heard evidence from investigating Gardaí, that following the launch of the PUP in 2020, both men made online applications for the support.
Jan 31, 2023 14:13
Man goes on trial accused of capital murder of Garda in Castlerea
The trial is expected to take up to 6 weeks
Jan 31, 2023 13:47
Roscommon RPU seize vehicle with no tax or insurance
The motorist was pulled over in Roscommon Town.
Jan 26, 2023 18:09Shannonside Newsletter
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