News - Longford

Motorists advised caution following overnight rain

Frost, snow, ice and black ice remains on many local, regional and national roads.

Jan 6, 2026 08:22

Emergency services attended the incidents and no injuries have been reported.

Jan 6, 2026 07:29

36-year-old Francis Kelly from Granard died following a three-vehicle crash on the N4 at Edgeworthstown on Saturday evening.

Jan 5, 2026 16:43

Roscommon town has risen to 11th in the latest report.

Jan 5, 2026 13:10

Frost, snow, ice and black ice remains on many local, regional and national roads.

Jan 5, 2026 07:41

Francis Kelly lost his life in a three-vehicle crash between Longford town and Edgeworthstown on Saturday at around 7pm

Jan 5, 2026 07:39

Longford has regained it's clean status.

Jan 5, 2026 07:38

Francis Kelly lost his life in a three-vehicle crash between Longford town and Edgeworthstown on Saturday at around 7pm.

Jan 4, 2026 18:51

He has been named locally as 36-year-old Francis Kelly with an address in County Longford.

Jan 4, 2026 15:11

Another man, aged in his 30s, has been taken to hospital with serious injuries, but they aren't life-threatening.

Jan 3, 2026 21:37

Gardaí have confirmed local diversions are in place and the road closure is set to be held for the night.

Jan 3, 2026 20:56

Wintry showers with some snow accumulations as well as sharp or severe frost and ice is forecasted.

Jan 2, 2026 12:17

That's according to the latest Daft.ie report.

Jan 2, 2026 07:17

The hall suffered structural damage following Storm Éowyn and the roof had to be completely replaced.

Dec 30, 2025 10:32

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