News - Garda
Number of unaccompanied learner drivers caught by local Gardaí increases
172 were detected in the first three months of 2026 in Sligo-Leitrim and Mayo-Roscommon-Longford.
Jun 15, 2026 13:24
Investigations continuing following the death of a man in Co. Leitrim
A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene and is currently being detained at a Garda station in Leitrim.
Jun 12, 2026 13:43
Man charged following collision at a filling station in Roscommon Town
He's due to appear before Roscommon District Court later this month.
Jun 8, 2026 10:47
Investigations continue into Athlone arson attack
No injuries have been reported and no arrests have been made.
Jun 5, 2026 17:09
Routine Garda training exercise to take place locally
Several specialist units will be involved, including the Garda Water Unit and Garda Air Support Unit.
Jun 5, 2026 11:11
Garda body-cams to be rolled out locally
150 million euro is to be spent over the next 15 years.
Jun 4, 2026 13:09
Man arrested in relation to shooting incident in Longford released without charge
A file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Jun 4, 2026 10:47
Man arrested in relation to shooting incident in Longford last February
Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.
Jun 3, 2026 16:25
New figures find decline in local crime
The figures are an analysis of more than 274,000 crimes recorded on the Garda Pulse system.
Jun 2, 2026 17:14
Motorist in Longford due in court following failed roadside drugs test
It was subsequently found the vehicle's NCT had been expired for five years.
Jun 2, 2026 13:01
Man (30s) remains in custody following death of mother of two in Galway
It's not yet clear whether he has been formally questioned as part of the investigation.
May 30, 2026 08:17
Hopes for spin offs following Longford superintendent appointment
Tomás Watters will commence his new role on May 25th, transferring from Galway.
May 21, 2026 17:14
New Superintendent appointed to Longford
He replaces Superintendent Micheal Dorrigan, who has been transferred to the Dundalk Community Engagement Functional Area.
May 21, 2026 13:40
Two young men killed and four others injured in Donegal crash
A man and woman in their 20s in the same car - and a man and woman in their 40s from the second car - are being treated for non life-threatening injuries at Letterkenny University Hospital.
May 17, 2026 08:17Shannonside Newsletter
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