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Longford revocation of firearm case adjourned for medical report Reporter: ); A man appealing a decision to have his firearms certificate revoked is due to reappear in September after it was revealed that a complicated hearing into his case and a medical report would be required. Ivan Miller, Cartronboy, Ballymahon, appeared before Judge Seamus Hughes at last week’s sitting of Longford District Court. The court heard that, on March 22, 2020, Mr Miller allegedly threatened to use the gun to shoot a woman with whom he said he had an intimate relationship. Solicitor for the defence, Frank Gearty, explained that his client is “of previously good character”. ....
Tributes paid to Superintendent Jim Delaney ahead of retirement Delaney was a former Inspector in Leitrim Reporter: jessica.thompson@longfordleader.ie ); ); Heartfelt tributes and best wishes resonated throughout Longford District Court this week as solicitors, gardaí and court officials wished well-respected Superintendent Jim Delaney well with his upcoming retirement. Supt Delaney has served in the Longford District for almost five years as superintendent following a lengthy and successful career with An Garda Síochána. He was promoted to the role after a few years as Inspector at Carrick-on-Shannon Garda Station. State Solicitor Mark Connellan and local solicitor John Quinn led the tributes .On behalf of An Garda Síochána and in particular those members who have worked under Supt Delaney, Inspector Frank Finn commended the professionalism with which Supt Delaney conducted himself. ....
Longford Garda chief refutes lack of garda visibility claims on canal Reporter: liam.cosgrove@longfordleader.ie Longford garda superintendent Jim Delaney has strongly defended his officers role in helping to curb anti’-social bedhaviour concerns along the Longford section of the Royal Canal ); ); Garda chiefs have hit back at claims over how a visible lack of policing visibility along the Royal Canal is contributing to a rise in anti-social behaviour. Longford Superintendent Jim Delaney expressed his “disappointment” at comments made at last week s county council meeting which appeared to call into question the response senior gardaí were giving to the issue. ....