News - Gardaí
Drugs seized during Leitrim Garda clampdown
Checkpoints and patrols were conducted on a number of roads, including the N4.
Jan 26, 2026 07:20
Gardaí respond to three-vehicle collision in Kiltoom
The incident involved a tractor and two cars on the N61 shortly before 8pm yesterday evening.
Jan 25, 2026 08:38
Gardai probe 'violent disorder' after fight in Roscommon town
A male, aged in his 40s, was arrested at the scene under the Public Order Act.
Jan 19, 2026 10:29
Longford Gardaí arrest motorist following number of traffic offences
Longford Roads Policing Unit stopped a vehicle after an ANPR alert for no insurance.
Jan 13, 2026 10:59
Gardaí warning motorists of icy conditions along Carrick-on-Shannon roads
An Garda Síochána is reminding people to dry safely and to take care as frost persists throughout the weekend.
Jan 10, 2026 11:38
Traffic management plan confirmed ahead of anti-Mercosur protest in Athlone
An Garda Síochána is advising motorists a traffic management plan will be in place.
Jan 9, 2026 17:13
Man named following fatal collision in Longford
He has been named locally as 36-year-old Francis Kelly with an address in County Longford.
Jan 4, 2026 15:11
Man dies after serious assault in Ballaghaderreen
The man in his 30s, who was taken to Beaumont Hospital with critical injuries after an incident on Barrack Street in the early hours of New Year’s Day, has since passed away.
Jan 4, 2026 08:53
Arson attack on cars in County Meath condemned
Eight cars were set ablaze at a car park off Main Street in Duleek shortly before 11 o'clock on Friday night.
Jan 4, 2026 08:20
Gardaí attending scene of collision in Co. Longford
Gardaí have confirmed local diversions are in place and the road closure is set to be held for the night.
Jan 3, 2026 20:56
Gardaí step up enforcement as Christmas period ends
The operation aims to curb speed related collisions and curb drink and drug driving and will continue until Monday.
Jan 3, 2026 11:45
Ambulances at the scene of two-car crash on Carrick-Boyle road
Two cars collided around Ardcarne while travelling in the direction of Carrick.
Jan 1, 2026 16:42
Challenge people if they're drunk behind wheel - gardai
Roads around the country are expected to be particularly busy tonight and tomorrow.
Dec 31, 2025 13:31
Gardaí to conduct checkpoints on roads as part of Christmas safety campaign
They say the festive period is one of the most dangerous times of year for road users, with too many lives still being lost and serious injuries occurring in preventable collisions.
Dec 25, 2025 08:16Shannonside Newsletter
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