An Garda Siochána

Longford court

Two women accused of Longford Post Office brawl sent forward for trial

The Longford Leader’s original court report attracted widespread attention across national and international platforms, while prompting a strong reaction over how a defendant who had pleaded guilty to deception could seek a second adjournment before sentencing, “to allow him to complete his Irish citizenship.”

Citizenship rules addressed after Longford case sparks online storm

Gardaí have assessed the threatening communications as not credible

Hundreds of Irish schools hit with bomb threats as Gardaí issue update

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the single vehicle traffic collision on the N63 at Moher, Lanesboro.

Man hospitalised after single-vehicle crash near South Longford town

Jo Jo was 21 years old when she disappeared

Fresh appeal made 31 years after the disappearance of Jo Jo Dullard

Longford court

Judge makes decision on Longford thief who stole over €3.5K groceries

No car break-ins reported in Longford town over Halloween, Gardaí say

Gardaí were called to the national broadcaster's Montrose campus early Friday morning

Breaking Staff at RTÉ and other media organisations evacuated amid bomb threats

The dog found in Longford by the gardai

Gardaí seek owner of dog found in Longford

An Garda Siochana

Teenager missing near Longford border located safe and well

Carrie Mullane (Noonan)

Man arrested on suspicion of murder of missing woman

Men are being encouraged to show their support for White Ribbon Day. Photo: Getty Images

County Longford schools urged to fight against gender-based violence

Stephen Sheeran Phelan was last seen on Thursday October 1, 2026

RIP: Search for missing 25-year-old man stood down amid tragic update

The body of a woman in her 40s has been discovered in Finglas, Dublin

UPDATE: Body of a woman discovered at a house in Dublin

Six days after Philip’s disappearance, his schoolbag was found in a laneway near the school

New information 40 years on from disappearance of Philip Cairns

Gardaí say investigations are ongoing

Woman in her 40s arrested following discovery of body of man in Cork

Gardaí gave the tragic update on Thursday morning

]Search for missing 35-year-old man stood down amid tragic update
Joshua O'Hagan was reported missing from his home on Tuesday
By The Newsroom

Bridgid 'Biddy' O'Brien and Jamie McGinn

RIP: Couple found dead nine years after losing two children in fire

Frank Gearty's final day in the Longford Criminal District Court. Clockwise from left: Solicitor Frank Gearty circa 1986. Top right: Sergeant Enda Daly, Frank Gearty, and Court Clerk Maggie Curley. Bottom right: Frank Gearty with Longford courthouse caretaker Karolyne.

‘His clients will miss him’ Popular Longford solicitor retires

Both individuals were pronounced deceased at the scene

Investigation underway after bodies of male and female discovered

The bodies of a male and female, aged in their 70s were pronounced deceased at the scene

Man and woman in their 70s die following tragic house fire in Co Cork

Philip and Kim English along with their sons Callum and Jayden were killed in the house fire last Tuesday

Breaking Three people arrested in connection with fatal Waterford house fire

Both gardaí appeared at Longford Circuit Court last week where there case was up for mention.

Longford judge told Garda wants separate trial from co-accused officer

Floral tributes outside the scene of the arson attack at a house in Birchwood, Waterford

Two still being questioned in connection with fatal Waterford arson attack

Garda Caitlyn O'Reilly, Garda Daniel Rogers, Inspector Declan McGlynn, Garda John Fogarty, and Garda Connor Casey in Granard Garda Station during their work placement last May.

VIDEO: Longford's Garda trainees graduate from Templemore

The Garda trainees at today's passing out ceremony in Templemore

No new Gardaí assigned to Longford

The late Philip, Kim, Callum and Jayden English

Funeral details announced for four killed in Waterford arson attack

Chairman of the Omagh Bombing Inquiry, Lord Turnbull

‘No evidence’ RUC investigated any terror links in Omagh call, inquiry told
Baroness Nuala O’Loan is giving evidence to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry.
Mícheál Ó Scannáil, Press Association

Gardaí are treating the unsettling email as a hoax

Breaking ‘Death awaits you’: Bomb threat email sent as 150 schools targeted

The security breach emerged on Wednesday night

Gardaí issue urgent warning to public after official accounts hacked

Philip and Kim English, along with their children Callum and Jayden, died in the house fire on Tuesday morning

Victims of Waterford arson attack had car set on fire last month

Cllr Hussey's van was one of multiple vehicles targeted at 5am

WATCH Masked man targets Longford councillor's van in 5am break-ins

Gardai have launched a probe after damage was caused to school property in Carndonagh.

Longford people urged to ‘Lock Up and Light Up’ to tackle burglaries

The late Kim and Philip English

Breaking Couple who died in suspected early morning arson attack named locally

Two other children have been removed from the scene and are receiving hospital treatment for critical injuries

Murder investigation following death of two adults and two children

It's understood the fire occurred at around 5am this morning in the Birchwood area of the city

Two adults and two children die in devastating house fire

Emergency services at the scene of an overnight fire in the Birchwood estate in Waterford City

Man, woman and two children die in Waterford house fire

The road is currently closed, with local traffic diversions in place

Woman in her 70s dies after being hit by car on Sunday evening

Sabrina Kehoe’s sentencing hearing on Tuesday for murder heard that following her arrest she told Gardaí that she was glad the father of her children was dead

'I'm after stabbing him' - Woman boasted about murdering ex-partner

Daisy was left to die at an unused farmyard in Longford

Shock as elderly dog left to die at unused Longford farmyard

Drivers caught speeding face a Fixed Charge Notice of €160 and three penalty points

New cameras go live across Ireland as motorists face €160 fine

Patsy had been working in County Kerry before his disappearance in 1992

Irishman missing since 1992 found dead after mysterious disappearance

Dublin Fire Brigade chief fire officer Greg O'Dwyer

Campaign to raise awareness of ‘life-altering injuries’ from fireworks

Spanish emergency services started resuscitation attempts following the accident early Sunday morning

Irishman killed in Spain named as 'highly regarded' prison officer

Investigations are ongoing

Young man killed after being hit by bus in early morning collision

The late Aisling Kelly (RIP)

Search for missing woman stood down amid devastating update

Gardaí continue to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to contact them

Woman in her 30s dies following alleged serious assault in Dublin

Launch of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Annual Report

Drop in sexual offence reports to gardaí ‘hugely concerning’, group says

Longford Courthouse

Security at Longford courthouse entrance could be 'best way forward'

Mark Duffy (43 years) was last seen on October 3, 2022, in Navan

Murder investigation launched four years after homeless man vanished

The CCPC is urging businesses and individuals who have evidence or information that may help this investigation to come forward

Irish solar panel businesses searched in 'dawn raids'

Local diversions are in place

Teenager rushed to hospital following early morning road collision

Gary Anderson

On-the-run killer Gary Anderson detained by Irish police in Co Donegal

Just 10 child victims were formally identified in 2024 and 18 in 2025

Irish children being 'groomed, coerced or exploited' under-identified

The collision occurred in Kinsalebeg, Ardmore, Co. Waterford

Man in his 60s dies following horror crash between car and bus

Naomi Long

Long wants to personally apologise as murderer Gary Anderson remains at large

Two male juveniles (aged in their late teens) were arrested at the scene

Two teens arrested after driving wrong way down motorway

© 2026 Formpress Publishing LTD. All rights reserved.Terms and Conditions Privacy notice