News - Garda
Reduction in number of local residential burglaries
Nationally, burglaries dropped by 15.5% compared with last summer, and by 25% since 2022.
Oct 1, 2025 10:29
'Operation Thor’ begins today
It's the annual Garda operation to tackle crime during the darker winter months.
Oct 1, 2025 07:38
Gardai warn public to be alert for suspicious vehicle in south Leitrim
They were offering cleaning and repair services.
Sep 29, 2025 18:00
Appeal over serious Westmeath crash
The motorcyclist was taken to the Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore for treatment.
Sep 29, 2025 09:27
New figures show decline in Roads Policing Unit numbers
640 officers are attached to Garda roads policing units nationwide.
Sep 29, 2025 07:36
Garda probes continues into criminal damage at Loughaneane Park
A new Arts Trail at Loughaneane Park was only unveiled last Friday as part of Culture Night.
Sep 23, 2025 16:17
Gardaí issue witness appeal following alleged assault in Athlone
A man aged in her 30s was hospitalised with serious injuries following the incident
Sep 16, 2025 12:51
Four arrested following violent Roscommon town incident
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.
Sep 9, 2025 16:14
Man arrested following Ballinasloe machete incident
The man in his 20s is currently being detained at a station in the Garda North Western Region
Sep 8, 2025 13:29
Stark warning issued over the lack of Gardaí assigned to the local region
Figures published in the latest allocation from Templemore show the north west region, which includes Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon has yet again, received the lowest number of new officers.
Aug 25, 2025 16:16
Further concerns raised over Garda numbers in the region
Figures published in the latest allocation from Templemore show the north west region, which includes Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon has yet again, received the lowest number of new officers.
Aug 25, 2025 12:58
Over 50 knives seized in the region in first half of the year
Gardai recovered 31 in Longford, Roscommon and Mayo - and 22 in Leitrim and Sligo.
Aug 8, 2025 13:41
Gardaí investigating incident in Co. Longford after number of vehicles found on fire
Investigations are ongoing and anyone with any information is asked to contact their local Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line.
Aug 6, 2025 11:10Shannonside Newsletter
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