News - Ardagh
Over €370,000 secured for local heritage projects
The funding is provided by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage's National Built Heritage Service.
Jan 24, 2026 11:29
'Recommit to presence of God in our lives' - Bishop Paul Connell's Christmas message
Paul Connell says God is with us throughout our fears, pains, joys and sorrows.
Dec 25, 2025 12:15
Investigations continuing into Ardagh drugs seizure
During the course of the search, up to €10,000 in cannabis herb was seized.
Oct 31, 2025 07:23
Longford's Cian McPhillips sets yet another national record
The Ardagh athlete came fourth after fast finish in the 800m final at a new Irish record of 1:42.15.
Sep 20, 2025 14:45
More local parishes to be 'clustered' due to priests retiring next year
Bishop Paul Connell says a lot of the existing priests are ageing:
Aug 13, 2025 13:10
Over €370,000 earmarked for preservation of local historic buildings
The funding comes under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme, which is aiming to preserve and protect architectural heritage around the country.
Feb 17, 2025 13:39
Local Heritage Centre set to close after 13 years
Ardagh Heritage Centre in Longford will cease operations from the old schoolhouse in the village by the end of this year.
Oct 16, 2024 17:34
Over €450,000 in funding announced for local built heritage projects
Roscommon has received the highest amount of funding in the region with over €200,000.
Mar 15, 2024 13:50
Longford County Council Sports Bursary applications now open
The bursary aims to provide support to aspiring and ambitious performers who are competing and succeeding at the highest sporting levels.
Feb 11, 2024 12:07
Planning lodged for restoration of ex-Longford Garda Station
Plans were lodged this week for the careful restoration and extension of the protected building located at Ardagh Demesne.
Jan 9, 2024 11:05
Former local Garda Station on the market
The decommissioned station in Ardagh is being sold by Sherry Fitzgerald Quinn by online auction next month.
Oct 24, 2023 11:15
Longford parish undertakes major fundraising effort
The launch took place this week.
Apr 21, 2023 17:46
New Bishop elect believes young people are the future of the church
During his address to the congregation of St Mel's Cathedral this morning he emphasised the need to care and respect each other but also to love and respect the world around us.
Apr 5, 2023 13:49
Mullingar priest appointed new Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise
Bishop-elect Connell was ordained to the priesthood in 1982
Apr 5, 2023 11:02Shannonside Newsletter
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