News - Abbeyshrule
7km stretch of water mains in Longford to be upgraded
Under the plans announced, 7.2 kilometre of old and damaged water mains in Abbeyshrule are to be repaired.
May 27, 2026 07:25
Water main upgrades on the way for Abbeyshrule
The existing pipes were prone to bursts and leaks, leading to supply interruptions and the loss of treated drinking water.
Apr 2, 2026 18:11
Minister for Heritage visiting Co. Longford this afternoon
Minister Christopher O'Sullivan will visit Abbeyshrule Abbey and St. Brendan's Church in Clondra at 2pm.
Jul 3, 2025 11:51
Plans lodged for major upgrade to Longford hotel
The Rustic Inn in Abbeyshrule has lodged a planning application in recent days.
Oct 5, 2024 11:49
Man to be sentenced for importing €8m of cocaine into Longford
Fifty-six-year-old Tim Gilchrist Junior of Mavis Bank, Newrath, Waterford, pleaded guilty at a sitting of Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court on Tuesday.
Jul 4, 2024 07:13
'Walter Mitty' type character pleads guilty to importing €8.4m into Abbeyshrule Aerodrome in Co Longford
He will be sentenced on Thursday.
Jul 3, 2024 07:52
Over €440,000 for protection of local archaeological sites
It comes as part of Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan's Community Monuments Fund for 2024.
Apr 16, 2024 13:43
Planning for mast in Abbeyshrule upheld by An Bord Pleanála
Vantage Towers Ltd had been successful in their application to erect the 30 metre high lattice tower in May of last year.
Apr 12, 2024 11:15
Plans lodged for new river viewing platform in Longford
The proposed development will have a view of the Whitworth Aqueduct
Aug 18, 2023 16:22
Investigation launched following plane crash near Abbeyshrule
The Department of Transport have confirmed that a full report will be issued in due course.
Jun 21, 2023 16:07
Contemporary theme at the heart of Oliver Goldsmith Festival
A number of talks and workshops are taking place in Abbeyshrule, Tang and Ballymahon this weekend.
Jun 3, 2023 12:52
Minister Humphreys opens various Longford amenities today
Minister Heather Humphreys will formally launch the initiatives.
Apr 19, 2023 08:25
Longford Gardaí investigating theft of tools in Abbeyshrule
The burglary occurred at Clynan in the early hours of Friday morning.
Apr 16, 2023 09:14
Night-time restrictions on Longford water supply in place from tonight
The restrictions will be in place between 11pm and 6:30am and affect a large area of Longford.
Dec 19, 2022 17:35Shannonside Newsletter
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