News - Lanesborough
Strong objection to 24-hour gym and major housing development in Carrick
A Lanesborough man is raising serious traffic concerns.
May 6, 2026 13:03
Local TD seeks commitment to maintain existing GP surgeries in new contracts
Longford-Westmeath TD Micheal Carrigy raised the issue in the Dáil this week with Culture Minister Patrick O'Donovan.
Dec 14, 2025 10:37
Calls for improved tourism in Lanesborough
Oct 1, 2025 07:24
Special event takes place in Rome to commemorate local priest
Father Joseph Mullooly was remembered earlier this evening at a special event led by the European Ambassador to the Holy See, Martin Selmayr.
Sep 12, 2025 17:22
Local individual and business named on tax defaulters list
The list includes people from across the country found to have committed offences.
Sep 9, 2025 17:11
Green light for upgrades at a Longford GAA club
Rathcline GAA club in Lanesborough had applied to Longford county planners for alterations to the facade and windows of its existing gym.
Apr 6, 2025 11:48
Longford GAA club seeking permission for upgrade
Longford county planners have received the application and are due to make a decision by April.
Mar 3, 2025 12:35
Computer outages at local post offices cause issues for customers today
They also say emergency moves are underway to rectify the issue today with the office open again from 9am-1pm tomorrow morning.
Jan 31, 2025 17:24
Next budget hoped to cover loss of rates from local power plant closure
Longford-Westmeath TD Joe Flaherty recently raised the issue in the Dáil.
Jun 25, 2024 08:17
Planning lodged for major upgrade at former Roscommon filling station
Also included in the build is the construction of bicycle stands, parking, and all associated site works.
Jan 26, 2024 08:15
Emergency services called to fire at Lanesboro Convent
It's believed the incident was quickly brought under control, with the building reported to be undamaged.
Jan 16, 2024 23:10
GOAL Mile charity walk to take place in Longford today
The GOAL Mile is supported by AIB and is held throughout December in villages, towns and cities across Ireland.
Dec 26, 2023 08:49
Charity Christmas walk gets underway in Longford today
All participants are to start from Newtowncashel and end in Lanesborough.
Dec 25, 2023 11:49
Local county council given financial top up following power station closure
As part of the EU's Just Transition programme, the power station was originally set for closure in 2027, with that decision fast tracked and the plant closed in 2020.
Nov 3, 2023 12:58Shannonside Newsletter
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