News - emergency services
15-year-old boy dies after getting into difficulty in Lough Ree
Gardaí and emergency services responded after receiving reports of the incident at Lough Ree, off Carnakilla Point, in Glasson, Co. Westmeath, shortly after 7:30pm.
Jul 12, 2026 08:50
Delays expected this evening following fire on train in Roscommon
Irish Rail say a fire developed in the undercarriage area near the gearbox of one carriage on the 12:45 Heuston to Westport service.
Apr 8, 2026 16:52
Storm damage forces closure of Longford sports store
It’s understood strong winds caused the glass front of the building to buckle, prompting staff to evacuate the premises.
Oct 4, 2025 14:33
Emergency services at scene of reported explosion in west Roscommon
Fire crews are searching for one person reported to have been in the house at the time of the incident.
Jun 18, 2025 21:01
Child dies after getting into difficulty at Sligo beach
It comes just a week after two teenagers drowned after following a ball into the sea, in County Donegal.
May 18, 2025 07:57
Local Senator calls for review of fire services area boundaries
There have been large bog fires locally in the past month with the most recent occurring just outside Drumlish this week.
May 14, 2025 07:45
Gardaí investigate overnight fire at Athlone recycling facility
Emergency services responded at around 3:30am, with fire crews working for several hours to bring the blaze under control.
May 3, 2025 15:19
Two men seriously injured following overnight N4 crash
Emergency services attended the scene in Rathowen Village, Westmeath at 2.30am.
Mar 23, 2025 08:42
Two pedestrians and infant boy taken to hospital following collision in Longford Town
Enquiries are ongoing.
Feb 25, 2025 19:11
Man (80s) dies after being struck by a car in Castlerea
The road is closed and emergency services are at the scene.
Jan 27, 2025 20:01
Gardaí not suspecting foul play following blaze at Longford home
The fire was reported at approximately 8pm.
Jan 26, 2025 10:00
Man dies following workplace accident in Roscommon
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Apr 18, 2024 07:41
Emergency services currently responding to major Dublin City incident
Reports claim that a number of children have been hospitalised in an apparent stabbing outside of a school.
Nov 23, 2023 14:46
Local emergency services taking part in exercise drill this morning
This morning's drill will see Leitrim County Council, the Fire Service, the Ambulance Service, HSE and An Garda Síochána gather in Carrick on Shannon.
Nov 21, 2023 10:08Shannonside Newsletter
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