News - Garda
No injuries reported following N4 incident
Gardaí attended the scene of the incident and traffic is moving freely in the area.
Mar 24, 2026 13:04
Motorist in Sligo/Leitrim issued penalty points for speeding over the weekend
While conducting speed checks, the roads policing unit found a driver travelling at at 154 kph in a 100 zone.
Mar 23, 2026 13:17
Section of N4 remains closed following fatal collision in Westmeath
Anyone with information is asked to contact Mullingar Garda Station on 044 938 4000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Mar 15, 2026 11:11
Garda probe after man found dead in Cavan
Shortly after 3am, gardaí and emergency services were alerted when the body of a man in his 40s was discovered at a residential property on Connolly Street, Cavan.
Mar 11, 2026 08:48
Appeal issued over Carrick assault
The victim, a man aged in his 60s did not require hospital treatment at the time.
Mar 4, 2026 17:50
Midlands based Garda who loaned bike to farmer to receive over €250,000 in damages
The Irish Examiner are reporting that the case was settled in the high court around two weeks ago with a confidentiality agreement.
Mar 4, 2026 08:38
Two men arrested in connection with Longford double stabbing
The violent incident occurred in Teffia Park, where two men sustained significant injuries on February 9th.
Mar 3, 2026 10:33
Almost 60 local Gardaí injured after being assaulted on duty over past 2 years
There were 39 in 2024 and 18 last year.
Mar 3, 2026 07:35
Local garda numbers have fallen in past decade, new figures reveal
The figures come amid ongoing concerns about resources, recruitment and visibility in rural communities.
Mar 2, 2026 16:09
Two men in late teens pronounced dead in Ballina collision
The incident involving one vehicle happened in the early hours of this morning.
Mar 1, 2026 10:22
Taoiseach defends garda numbers in Longford, amid concern over recent violence
Two men were seriously injured in a double-stabbing in Longford town earlier this month.
Feb 25, 2026 10:13
Motorist due in court following speeding arrest
As of today 18 people have lost their lives on the road in 2026.
Feb 20, 2026 13:49
Local TD says more Garda recruitment 'not the solution' to crime in Co. Longford
Fine Gael TD Micheál Carrigy's comments come following a double stabbing in the county town on Monday, during which two men suffered serious injuries.
Feb 15, 2026 13:39
Longford pharmacist warned he could be jailed for assaulting garda
The court heard the Garda dislocated his shoulder, broke his finger, and missed 18 months’ work.
Feb 12, 2026 15:07Shannonside Newsletter
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