News - France
Mercusor vote to be delayed in 'good news' for Irish farmers
Irish farming organisations are against the deal because of the effect it could have on the beef sector here.
Dec 16, 2025 07:43
Longford man describes French bus crash that injured 10 Irish tourists
Tiernan Dolan was on the bus that was involved in the crash today near the Spanish border.
Sep 27, 2024 16:35
LISTEN: Man jailed for 11 years for importing over €8m cocaine into Longford airfield
The drugs were flown into Abbeyshrule Aerodrome from France in August 2022.
Jul 4, 2024 13:09
Longford man killed in workplace accident was planning retirement to France
His funeral has been taking place in St Brigid's Church, Ardagh, in the past hour.
May 20, 2024 13:19
Rugby fans in France facing travel disruptions ahead of Quarter Final
Most flights into Paris from Dublin should operate as normal.
Oct 12, 2023 10:44
Irish man Bernard Phelan released from prison in Iran
The Irishman was detained in Iran for more than six months.
May 12, 2023 18:01
Further flight disruptions expected due to French air strikes
40 thousand passengers were affected.
May 2, 2023 09:37
Group of local anglers representing the region at a European level
Jan 22, 2023 08:22
Gardaí to launch full review of Sophie Toscan du Plantier murder
The French film-maker was killed in west Cork in December 1996.
Jun 29, 2022 17:23
Longford man wanted to serve jail term in France
The case was adjourned until March 23.
Feb 24, 2022 09:15
Longford's French twin town nods to their Celtic links with new statue
The red hair on the statue of "Marianne" is thought to symbolise the town's Irish links.
Aug 8, 2021 08:22Shannonside Newsletter
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