News - Insurance
Local customers feeling insurance price rise
It's up almost a fifth compared to late 2022.
Apr 1, 2026 17:13
Laya Healthcare customers face increased in cost of health insurance
The price hikes will take effect from the start of April.
Feb 21, 2026 08:48
Nearly 20,000 vehicles seized for no insurance last year
Chief Executive of the Bureau, David Fitzgerald, says it's now much easier for gardaí to catch uninsured driving.
Feb 16, 2026 09:15
Motorist arrested on suspicion of drug-driving in Leitrim
Dec 13, 2025 09:45
Roscommon roads policing unit stop car with no insurance and NCT
Gardaí are continuing to remind motorists to adhere to the rules of the road, and to drive responsibly.
Jun 27, 2025 11:02
Nearly 1,000 local vehicles seized for no insurance last year
There were 748 in Longford, Roscommon and Mayo - and 246 in Leitrim and Sligo.
May 27, 2025 13:39
Longford is the most expensive county in Ireland for car insurance
Analysis compiled by Chill Insurance shows the average car insurance price in Longford is €1,042.
May 19, 2025 13:58
Homeowners warned insurance claims could take time following Storm Éowyn
A businessman affected by the Leitrim tornado in 2023 has advised property owners to get a good assessor.
Jan 29, 2025 13:48
Roscommon & Leitrim among most expensive counties to insure your home
A study by Peopl Insurance, reveals a 62% difference in property insurance rates, depending on address.
Jan 14, 2025 14:15
Insurance payouts by Longford County Council almost doubled to €878k last year
The money is paid by the council's insurers, Irish Public Bodies, on behalf of the local authority.
Jul 22, 2024 07:21
Roscommon council settles seven footpaths claims for €355,000
The total amount settled by the local authority last year over insurance claims increased by almost a third last year.
Jul 15, 2024 13:09
Plans in motion to digitise car tax, insurance, and NCT discs
Plans are in motion to fully digitise the system.
Jun 24, 2024 07:56
Local Gardaí issue warning over counterfeit insurance discs
The fake turned out to be a photocopy of some one else's insurance disc with amended dates.
Apr 5, 2024 08:32
Westmeath Gardaí arrest driver following dangerous driving report
The motorist subsequently tested positive for cocaine in a road side test and also had a child in the front passenger seat.
Feb 16, 2024 14:38Shannonside Newsletter
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