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Slight decrease in theft cases across Shannonside region last year

CSO figures revealed just over 1,290 cases of theft were recorded by Garda divisions in Sligo-Leitrim and Roscommon-Longford.

Mar 27, 2026 13:33

Over 10,000 criminal offences recorded locally in first nine months of 2025

Figures published by the Central Statistics Office do show similar offences were carried out in both the Sligo-Leitrim and Roscommon-Longford Garda divisions.

Jan 24, 2026 13:44

Roscommon-Longford receives zero newly-attested Gardaí

Earlier today, 21 new Gardaí were allocated to the north west region, which also includes Leitrim.

Nov 14, 2025 17:17

Longford honours young people for their outstanding community work

The awards celebrate outstanding young people aged between 13 and 21, recognising the good work they do across their communities.

Sep 11, 2025 13:58

Reported local cases of sexual assault and rape increase by over 200% since 2003

Information released to Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú by the Irish Prison Service show that as of May of this year, there were 800 sexual offenders in Irish prisons costing the state almost €80 million annually to house.

Jul 16, 2025 13:36

Local TD praises Gardaí and communities for tackling rural crime

He was reacting to CSO figures which show burglaries in Roscommon-Longford fell by almost a third in the space of three months.

Mar 26, 2025 17:58

Significant drop in number of burglaries in the Shannonside region

The Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council has welcomed the news.

Mar 26, 2025 13:27

Local Gardaí urge public to be aware of online scams

They say when purchasing online, make sure it's from a reputable website.

Dec 7, 2024 11:30

Close to 100 local targets being investigated by Criminal Assets Bureau

Nationally, Dublin Metropolitan Region West is the area with the highest number of targets, at a total of 301.

Aug 24, 2024 11:20

Over 70 complaints against local Gardaí last year

There were over 3,200 allegations made against Gardaí around the country to the Garda Ombudsman in 2023.

Apr 8, 2024 09:36

Shannonside region accounts for 20% of all road deaths this year

16 people have died in collisions in the Mayo-Roscommon-Longford division and 12 in Meath-Westmeath, a total of 28.

Sep 11, 2023 13:38

Longford-Roscommon Superintendent urges public to take care on roads

At a recent Joint Policing Committee meeting in Roscommon the local chief superintendent made a road safety appeal.

Jun 24, 2023 09:17

Increase in rape and sexual offences in Shannonside region in last year

The Roscommon/Longford and Sligo/Leitrim Garda divisions all reported an increase in these offences.

Dec 21, 2022 17:27

Number of burglaries in Roscommon/Longford area up almost 50%

According to the report, burglaries in Roscommon and Longford increased by 47% from January to June this year, one of the highest increases in the country.

Nov 29, 2022 17:29

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