News - Longford
Longford senator calling for stricter rules on animal euthanasia
It's understood the operation took place as a result of animal-welfare concerns at the farm.
Jul 19, 2026 12:11
Big turnout hoped for Longford Family Fest next week
The event will feature live music and food stalls and entertainment for all ages.
Jul 19, 2026 09:35
Hosepipe bans and water shortages are 'crazy', blasts Longford senator
A hosepipe ban is currently in place in Dublin, south Tipperary, parts of Kildare, Meath, Wexford and Wicklow.
Jul 17, 2026 07:35
High-temperature warning remains in place in Shannonside region
The status yellow alert continues until tomorrow morning at 6 o'clock.
Jul 16, 2026 08:44
Emergency services attend scene of a fire in Longford last night
Gardaí and the fire service attended the scene and no injuries have been reported.
Jul 15, 2026 16:19
Longford is cheapest county in Ireland to buy a home
The median price for a residential property in the county in the year to May was €198,000 - the least expensive in the country.
Jul 15, 2026 13:50
Longford's Maura Higgins 'one of the world's most influential online'
The 35-year-old, who has more than 4 million followers on Instagram, is part of the 2026 TIME100 Creators list.
Jul 15, 2026 08:47
New high temperature weather warning issued for region
A status yellow alert for 20 counties, including Longford and all of Connacht, comes into effect at 12 noon tomorrow, until 6 o'clock on Friday morning.
Jul 14, 2026 13:47
Burglary rates increase by nearly 30% in local Garda division
Nationally, burglaries increased by 2 per cent, with just over 2 thousand 100 incidents happening in Quarter 1 of this year alone.
Jul 14, 2026 13:19
Center Parcs in Longford records average weekly revenue of €2 million
New accounts from Center Parcs Ireland Ltd revealed that revenue at the Ballymahon-based holiday resort increased by 4-point-45 per cent.
Jul 14, 2026 13:13
Two brothers back in court today after being charged in connection with €2m drugs seizure
Around €2m worth of drugs were seized by Gardaí and Revenue officers last week in various locations which include Longford and Roscommon.
Jul 14, 2026 10:48
Senator hoping Bishop has a 'change of heart' over use of school facilities
He says this would have an impact on Sports Capital funding applications.
Jul 13, 2026 17:19
Over €150,000 worth of illegal tobacco and cigarettes seized in Longford
They were found in a vehicle after a driver was stopped for alleged dangerous driving.
Jul 13, 2026 08:44
UPDATE: Missing Longford man located by Gardaí
Jul 12, 2026 11:34Shannonside Newsletter
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