News - Gardaí
Three hospitalised after county Longford crash
The road was closed for a period of time but his since reopened.
Apr 15, 2026 18:23
Investigations continuing into alleged Athlone assault
Apr 14, 2026 18:19
Witness appeal issued over Longford crash
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene on the R392 at around 6:45pm on Wednesday evening.
Apr 9, 2026 13:33
Two fatal road crashes locally so far this year
Nationally, road deaths are now more than 5 per cent higher than for the same period last year.
Apr 2, 2026 13:39
Only 581 gardai for 9,000 sq km in Roscommon/Longford
There are only 551 officers to cover 4,200 square kilometres in Westmeath and Meath.
Apr 1, 2026 07:33
Over 3,000 criminal offences in last three months of 2025
Figures published by the Central Statistics Office do show similar offences were carried out in both the Sligo-Leitrim and Roscommon-Longford Garda divisions.
Mar 30, 2026 17:23
Gardaí attend scene of collision in Carrick-on-Shannon
It's been reported the collision caused heavy traffic and tailbacks in the area.
Mar 27, 2026 18:10
Granard Gardaí arrest two men over four stolen motorbikes
They were arrested on Friday after Granard Gardaí stopped a vehicle transporting the stolen motorbikes near the Longford-Leitrim border.
Mar 22, 2026 12:13
Home heating oil stolen from Co. Leitrim residence
The theft occurred at a residence in the Drumcong and Drumshanbo area.
Mar 19, 2026 18:26
Pedestrian hospitalised after being struck by car in Athlone
The incident happened on St. Patrick's Day on the Dublin Road just after 7.30pm.
Mar 19, 2026 08:20
Judge slams drugs as 'absolute scourge', as man jailed over Roscommon growhouse worth up to €725,000
Judge Kenneth Connolly described drugs as an 'absolute scourge' that inflicts significant damage of families and communities.
Mar 13, 2026 11:52
Missing teenager, who may have travelled to Longford, found safe and well
Gardaí and Mea's family were concerned for her well-being, but she's now been located safe and well.
Mar 13, 2026 09:37Shannonside Newsletter
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