News - Longford

Man’s body discovered in Longford town

An investigation is continuing into the discovery of a man's body in Longford town.

Dec 16, 2025 20:24

Dec 16, 2025 13:21

The former Dublin GAA manager pulled out of November's election, less than a month into his campaign.

Dec 16, 2025 13:15

The weekly snapshot, based on cases confirmed in a laboratory per 100,000 population in each county, are reported over a three-week rolling rate.

Dec 16, 2025 13:08

According to the operator, the fare increases reflect a continued rise in operating costs and support essential investment in its fleet.

Dec 16, 2025 12:57

The number of drug-driving cases before local district courts has already surged past last year’s level.

Dec 16, 2025 12:54

There were only 14 in all of last year - but that rose to 76 between January and October this year.

Dec 16, 2025 09:11

The vicious killer will be eligible to apply for parole in 2044.

Dec 15, 2025 13:18

Dec 12, 2025 15:12

A truck and a car collided on the N4 at Ballinalack shortly after 1.30 yesterday afternoon.

Dec 11, 2025 07:46

The cameras, which are attached to clothing, are already being piloted at five garda stations in the east and south.

Dec 10, 2025 13:48

A post-mortem examination will take place in due course, the results of which will determine the course of the investigation.

Dec 9, 2025 07:24

Gardaí are warning motorists that there's a strong possibility they will be stopped and tested at some point.

Dec 8, 2025 17:48

Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon will be under a status yellow wind warming from 3 o'clock in the morning.

Dec 8, 2025 17:09

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