News - Ballymahon
Planning permission lodged for replacement of ATM at local bank branch
Longford county planners have received the application and are due to make a decision in the coming weeks.
Jul 6, 2025 11:54
Tang GAA seeks permission for major upgrade of home grounds
The plans includes a new 90 metre by 145 metre football pitch along with ball stop netting, a new astro turf pitch, a ball wall and floodlighting.
Jun 15, 2025 14:40
Planning approved for upgrades at Ballymahon walled garden
They plan for the restoration of the existing outbuildings and the extension of the greenhouses, a new multipurpose pavilion and the restoration of the walled garden.
Jun 13, 2025 13:04
Uisce Éireann seeking permission for substantial expansion of Longford plant
The application contains designs for a generator, solar panels and an ESB Substation building.
May 1, 2025 08:22
Those availing of sex services are aiding a global criminal enterprise, says leading Garda
Detective Superintendent Derek Maguire was speaking after a Brazilian man was jailed for renting out properties in the Shannonside region to be used as brothels.
Apr 15, 2025 13:28
Funeral of Ballymahon man killed in N55 crash taking place this morning
Tributes have poured in for Tom Walsh since he died last week.
Mar 31, 2025 07:38
Funeral arrangements made for Ballymahon man killed in Westmeath crash
His remains will repose in St Matthew's Church, Ballymahon, on Sunday evening from 5 o'clock until 7 o'clock.
Mar 28, 2025 15:07
Local councillor pays tribute to man who died in road crash yesterday
Tom Walsh lost his life at the Pigeons at 11 o'clock yesterday morning, when the car he was driving collided with another car.
Mar 28, 2025 13:35
Tributes paid to popular Ballymahon man who died in Westmeath crash
A passenger in his car and the driver of the second car, both men in their 80s, are in Tullamore Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Mar 28, 2025 07:13
Longford Ploughing Championships kick off today
The event this year is being held in Drinan, Ballymahon and gets underway from 11am.
Mar 23, 2025 09:40
LISTEN: Homeless pregnant woman in Longford, with four-month-old son, in emotional appeal for housing
Chloe Cahill, her boyfriend Adam and their four-month-old son, Killian, are currently staying in a guest house in Ballymahon.
Mar 21, 2025 12:57
Co. Longford Hotel reopens following closure over 5 years ago
The Newcastle House Hotel on the outskirts of Ballymahon closed to the public in 2020 due to Covid 19 and reopened to host Ukrainian refugees following Russia's invasion of the country.
Mar 19, 2025 08:28
Man who ran brothels across Shannonside region found with child abuse material on his phone
He pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to 19 sample counts, including using false instruments, inducing landlords to rent properties to him and possession of the proceeds of crime.
Mar 14, 2025 17:10
New LIDL supermarket in Co. Longford granted permission for off-licence
Longford County Council recently granted planning permission for the off-licence addition subject to 20 conditions.
Feb 28, 2025 11:28Shannonside Newsletter
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