News - Garda
Gardaí issue witness appeal following alleged assault in Athlone
A man aged in her 30s was hospitalised with serious injuries following the incident
Sep 16, 2025 12:51
Four arrested following violent Roscommon town incident
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.
Sep 9, 2025 16:14
Man arrested following Ballinasloe machete incident
The man in his 20s is currently being detained at a station in the Garda North Western Region
Sep 8, 2025 13:29
Stark warning issued over the lack of Gardaí assigned to the local region
Figures published in the latest allocation from Templemore show the north west region, which includes Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon has yet again, received the lowest number of new officers.
Aug 25, 2025 16:16
Further concerns raised over Garda numbers in the region
Figures published in the latest allocation from Templemore show the north west region, which includes Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon has yet again, received the lowest number of new officers.
Aug 25, 2025 12:58
Over 50 knives seized in the region in first half of the year
Gardai recovered 31 in Longford, Roscommon and Mayo - and 22 in Leitrim and Sligo.
Aug 8, 2025 13:41
Gardaí investigating incident in Co. Longford after number of vehicles found on fire
Investigations are ongoing and anyone with any information is asked to contact their local Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line.
Aug 6, 2025 11:10
Family of man found dead in Leitrim say search for justice will continue
Today, members of Mr Farrell's family met with Drew Harris at Garda Headquarters and were told there's an 'open and ongoing' enquiry into his death.
Jul 31, 2025 16:59
Garda Commissioner says death of Leitrim man is an ongoing investigation
The Farrells met with Drew Harris at Garda HQ today.
Jul 31, 2025 13:45
Man in his 70's found dead in a campervan in Co. Leitrim yesterday
His remains were taken to the Mortuary at Sligo University Hospital for a post-mortem examination, the results of which will determine the course of the investigation.
Jul 30, 2025 14:52
Nearly 90 people fined for parking on footpaths in the region so far this year
The offence is a big inconvenience for wheelchair users and other vulnerable groups.
Jul 30, 2025 07:45
Gardai issue warning over van "acting suspiciously" in Drumshanbo
Gardai say the vehicle, with a registration of 191D12391 or 201D12391, acted suspiciously in the Drumshanbo area and surrounds.
Jul 19, 2025 09:37
Emergency services at the scene of a crash in Co. Roscommon
The R370 between Frenchpark and Ballinameen is closed and diversions are in place.
Jul 18, 2025 09:19
Gardaí urging people in Ballinamore to keep all machinery and tools locked away
Tens of thousands of euro worth of machinery was stolen from a yard in Ballinamore earlier this week.
Jul 17, 2025 13:23Shannonside 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