Garda probe after car torched in North Longford as part of 'criminal dispute'
The incident happened during the early hours of Saturday morning, October 31, in the Trumra Road area of Granard.
A Garda investigation is underway after a car was deliberately set alight inside a North Longford town housing estate over the weekend.
The incident happened during the early hours of Saturday morning, October 31, in the Trumra Road area of Granard.
Gardaí believe a car was deliberately set alight as part of an ongoing and escalating dispute between two rival groups.
The vehicle, which was towed away following the incident within a few hundred yards of Granard Garda Station, was being forensically examined and tested by specialist Gardaí on Monday.
Gardaí have carried out enquiries in the area and attempted to secure CCTV footage of the incident.
No arrests had been made by Monday night, but Gardaí have made progress in the investigation.
A Garda spokesperson said, “Gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage by fire to a car at Trumra Road, Granard, Co Longford on 31st October 2026.
“The fire, which occurred shortly after 5:30am, was extinguished by the fire service.
“Investigations are ongoing.”