News - Longford Circuit Court
Longford man who ‘relied on family’s reputation’ to perpetuate sexual abuse of ten-year-old girl jailed for five and a half years
Niall McGowan (32), of Newtownforbes, Co Longford, appeared before a sitting of Longford Circuit Court, having been found guilty of five counts of sexual assault on the ten-year-old girl, at his residence.
May 22, 2026 14:06
'Trial will be required' in corruption-linked cases against two local gardai, Longford court told
Judge Kenneth Connolly adjourned the case until July 7 for mention only, and remanded both on continuing bail until then.
May 19, 2026 11:10
Longford man told to pay €5,500 for careless driving causing serious bodily harm to 81-year-old
The judge said it's lucky the pensioner wasn't killed.
Feb 5, 2026 17:05
Man jailed for three years following discovery of cannabis growhouse in Roscommon
Judge Connolly called the offending 'an affront to the court', as the accused had previously received a fully suspended sentence for a similar offence.
Oct 31, 2025 13:17
Former Longford politician to be sentenced for money laundering today
Frank Kilbride of Aughakilmore, Ballinalee in Longford was charged with and plead guilty to three charges under money laundering legislation in January.
Jul 26, 2024 08:30
Longford man sentenced to jail over 2021 fatal road crash
Brian McGinnity is remembered as a talented pilot and an extremely intelligent young man.
Feb 7, 2024 10:20
Leitrim woman handed 15 year driving ban following Longford collision
In beginning his sentencing this morning, Judge Keelan Johnston described witness accounts of the accused's car driving erratically and swerving into oncoming traffic, resulting in several near misses.
Oct 20, 2023 13:10
Longford resident pleads guilty to possession of child pornography
Sentencing will take place in January.
Oct 6, 2022 13:51
Longford man granted temporary reprieve from court order ahead of wedding
Judge Connolly stated that while the court "could be somewhat human at times", all options would be examined should Mr Reilly not complete the payments.
Oct 5, 2022 13:26
Longford man sentenced over 2021 digger theft
The court heard that the digger was driven a short distance at around 2mph before being discovered at the rear of a property a few days later.
Oct 5, 2022 07:38
Local judge believes some Traveller families encouraging young men into feuding
The comments were made at Longford Circuit Court this week.
May 17, 2022 14:12
Jury to continue deliberations today in Longford stabbing incident
The trial is taking place at Longford Circuit Criminal Court.
Feb 25, 2022 07:41
Judge threatens local men with jail over failure to pay wedding marquee fine
Judge Keenan Johnson dismissed arguments from the defendants and gave them a 2-week deadline.
Oct 5, 2021 13:14
Final chance for Longford men facing fines over marquee wedding party
According to the Judge, the three men must have the balance of the fines paid when the case comes in front of him again in October.
Jun 1, 2021 12:56Shannonside Newsletter
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