News - Rathowen
Man to be sentenced today over high-speed Rathowen crash
A judge described the case, which happened in March 2025, as "absolutely horrific".
May 20, 2026 07:20
Man (20s) pleads guilty to dangerous driving which left brother with serious injuries
Judge Keenan Johnson described it as one of the worst dangerous driving cases he has ever dealt with.
Apr 21, 2026 17:16
Longford man who died in N4 crash described as 'a great friend'
The late Kamil Gumiela was a native of Poland and had been residing in the Cam area of Edgeworthstown at the time of the incident.
Mar 20, 2026 13:21
Funeral details confirmed for N4 crash victim
A native of Poland, he had been residing in the Cam area of Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford, at the time of the incident.
Mar 18, 2026 13:37
N4 between Mullingar and Rathowen closed following incident
Gardaí say local diversions are in place.
Mar 15, 2026 09:14
Gardaí appeal to public not to share video footage relating to Rathowen crash
Two men in their 20s remain in a serious condition in Tullamore hospital after they were involved in a crash in Rathowen Village early on Sunday morning.
Mar 25, 2025 12:31
Seven local producers among Blas na hÉireann finalists
Of the seven regional producers in the final, five are from Co. Westmeath, and two are from Co. Longford.
Sep 14, 2023 14:22
Trial of Westmeath woman accused of murdering her children to take place next year
Five-year-old Thelma and her two-year-old brother Mikey suffered fatal injuries when the vehicle they were in went on fire on the afternoon of September 9, 2022.
Mar 29, 2023 13:10
Renewed appeal for witnesses to N4 fatal collision
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to come forward..
Jan 22, 2023 09:29
Renewed appeal for witnesses to Rathowen crash last month
A Longford man in his 70's died in the crash and Gardaí are looking to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the crash.
Jan 12, 2023 15:22
Gardaí appeal for witnesses to Rathowen collision
Any motorists who were on the N4 near Rathowen between 12:20pm and 12:50pm on Thursday the 15th and who may have dash cam footage are being asked to make it available to Gardaí.
Dec 23, 2022 13:26
Stolen Roscommon caravan spotted travelling through midlands
Local CCTV footage had spotted the 06 registered caravan travelling through villages and towns across the region heading East.
Jun 30, 2021 13:17
Appeal for witnesses after two women hospitalised in N4 traffic collision
Anyone who was in the area or who has dash cam footage from the route yesterday evening is being asked to contact Mullingar Gardaí
Jun 2, 2021 08:13
Concerns over local jobs in peat composting and horticulture sector
Klassmann Deilmann was established on the Longford Westmeath border in 1981
Mar 16, 2021 17:22Shannonside Newsletter
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