News - road traffic collision

Tributes paid to man who died in Longford crash

Francis Kelly lost his life in a three-vehicle crash between Longford town and Edgeworthstown on Saturday at around 7pm

Jan 5, 2026 07:39

The incident occurred at Ardcarne shortly before 4pm on New Year's Day.

Jan 2, 2026 07:13

There are reports of heavy traffic and local diversions are currently in place.

Dec 10, 2025 16:47

Nov 28, 2025 14:43

Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene.

Nov 24, 2025 09:51

Gardaí say a truck and two cars were involved.

Oct 15, 2025 12:01

Oct 2, 2025 10:20

Motorists are being advised to approach the area with caution.

Oct 2, 2025 07:50

The incident occurred at shortly after 8 am this morning on the N4 at Lacken.

Sep 22, 2025 09:33

The single-vehicle collision occurred on the R370 at Lurgan, Frenchpark at around 6 am today.

Jul 18, 2025 11:24

The incident which involved two cars occurred at approximately 4.20pm.

Jul 9, 2025 18:07

His injuries have been described as serious but non-life threatening.

Jun 30, 2025 16:46

It happened at the junction of the N5 and the R361in Frenchpark at around 4.45pm.

May 2, 2025 08:19

There are currently no reports of any injuries but Gardaí are advising motorists to avoid the area.

Apr 11, 2025 09:54

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