News - Garda
Calls for vacant Garda stations to be brought back into use
Local Fianna Fáil Cllr Sean Moylan raised the issue with Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan who was in Strokestown earlier today.
Mar 30, 2026 17:28
Woman (40s) and teenage girl charged over Tipperary assault investigation
Scarlett Faulkner was attacked on the R494 near Birdhill village shortly after 5:30 that evening, and remains in a critical condition in hospital.
Mar 28, 2026 08:08
Gardaí investigating assault on elderly woman at Longford Train Station
Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.
Mar 27, 2026 20:44
Sinn Féin TD says Garda model is 'broken' in Roscommon-Longford
Longford-Westmeath TD Sorca Clarke was speaking in the Dáil yesterday during a debate about An Garda Síochana.
Mar 26, 2026 13:15
Gardaí warn locals of suspicious vehicle in Carrick-on-Shannon area
They are reporting a brown 2026 landcruiser driven by a man selling knives and tools.
Mar 26, 2026 11:53
Women due in court over Athlone burglaries
A sum of cash and a number of items have been reported stolen.
Mar 24, 2026 13:17
Figures show slight drop in Garda numbers
The figures come amid ongoing concerns about resources, recruitment and visibility in rural communities.
Mar 24, 2026 13:15
No injuries reported following N4 incident
Gardaí attended the scene of the incident and traffic is moving freely in the area.
Mar 24, 2026 13:04
Motorist in Sligo/Leitrim issued penalty points for speeding over the weekend
While conducting speed checks, the roads policing unit found a driver travelling at at 154 kph in a 100 zone.
Mar 23, 2026 13:17
Section of N4 remains closed following fatal collision in Westmeath
Anyone with information is asked to contact Mullingar Garda Station on 044 938 4000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Mar 15, 2026 11:11
Garda probe after man found dead in Cavan
Shortly after 3am, gardaí and emergency services were alerted when the body of a man in his 40s was discovered at a residential property on Connolly Street, Cavan.
Mar 11, 2026 08:48
Appeal issued over Carrick assault
The victim, a man aged in his 60s did not require hospital treatment at the time.
Mar 4, 2026 17:50
Midlands based Garda who loaned bike to farmer to receive over €250,000 in damages
The Irish Examiner are reporting that the case was settled in the high court around two weeks ago with a confidentiality agreement.
Mar 4, 2026 08:38
Two men arrested in connection with Longford double stabbing
The violent incident occurred in Teffia Park, where two men sustained significant injuries on February 9th.
Mar 3, 2026 10:33Shannonside Newsletter
Sign up now to keep up to date with the latest news.
Athlone Rd, Townparks,
Longford, Ireland
Eircode: N39 RR67
Copyright © 2026 Shannonside FM. Developed by Square1 and Powered by PublisherPlus