News - Co Longford
Show jumping takes centre stage as Granard Agricultural Show continues today
It follows on from yesterday's wide variety of classes which showcased livestock, farm produce and arts and crafts.
Jul 20, 2025 12:48
Local councillor calls for enhanced healthcare facilities in Longford
In addition, the Fianna Fáil councillor has noted the need for longer service hours at the existing facilities.
May 14, 2024 13:12
Dozens attend local Gaza solidarity rally
The crowd gathered Longford Market Square yesterday afternoon and called for an end to the siege of the Palestinian enclave.
Oct 23, 2023 13:23
Gardaí investigate Longford town assault
A man in his 20s was taken to Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar for treatment.
Oct 23, 2023 09:21
Green light for demolition of local power station
The planned demolition will include the boiler house, turbine house, bag filter house and associated 80-metre high stack among other structures.
Oct 19, 2023 13:08
Local Minister says Budget 2024 is a sustainable plan
Speaking on today's Joe Finnegan Show, EU Minister and Longford/Westmeath TD Peter Burke defended the budget, which was revealed on Tuesday.
Oct 13, 2023 14:10
Almost €28 million spent on strengthening local roads last year
Roscommon County Council were the biggest spenders with over €7.1 million on 129 kilometres of road surface. The Cavan local authority strengthened 42.8 kilometres to the tune of €6.1 million, while Monaghan County Council invested over €5.3 million on almost 36 kilometres.
Oct 11, 2023 14:18
LWETB given green light for Templemichael development
The development will consist of a new single-story extension consisting of a two-classroom special needs unit, and a new standalone two-storey gym building.
Oct 9, 2023 17:22
Crime levels continue to rise in Longford
The first quarter of this year had shown the highest numbers of incidents of assault, harassments and threats to kill in four years.
Oct 9, 2023 10:51
Local Gardaí issue warning over phone scams
One woman clicked on a link and provided her personal information on a website she believed was My Revenue resulting in €1800 being removed from her account.
Oct 5, 2023 12:51
HSE says no beds will be lost despite Longford care centre works
In a statement to Shannonside Northern Sound this afternoon, The HSE has confirmed that residents from the affected ward will be temporarily relocated to another unit within the care centre.
Sep 28, 2023 11:26
Longford man sentenced to five years for sexual assault
McLoughlin of Torboy, Moydow, Co Longford, still maintains his innocence after a Central Criminal Court jury convicted him last March following a trial in Castlebar, Co Mayo
Dec 5, 2022 18:39
Two men charged over cocaine seizure in Co Westmeath
'The plane is owned by a syndicate of eight flying enthusiasts based in Longford'
Aug 7, 2022 08:20
Two men remain in custody after cocaine haul in Co Westmeath
'The men have been arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking'
Aug 6, 2022 08:36Shannonside Newsletter
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