News - Longford County Council
'Love Life Love Longford' to be launched next week
It was originally proposed by Fine Gael Councillor Peggy Nolan and will now be led by the council's communications team.
Jun 3, 2026 13:08
Outgoing Longford MD Cathaoirleach chairs final meeting
It was her second term as Cathaoirleach and she said the sale of the landmark Providers building was a full circle moment.
May 28, 2026 13:13
Council urged to develop new civic headquarters at vacant shopping centre
It was completed in 2009 by developer Bernard McNamara and has remained unused for 17 years.
May 21, 2026 13:02
Over a thousand line streets for FTD Brothers' Longford leg
May 11, 2026 12:58
People urged to be wary of bogus callers in North Longford
There have been reports of scammers calling to homes and claiming they are working as external contractors on behalf of Longford County Council.
Apr 14, 2026 11:25
Council urged to 'step up to the plate' to develop new fire station in Ballymahon
It comes as €3 million was announced for the new facility in the Longford town.
Apr 7, 2026 17:13
Shannonside councils jet to Big Apple for Patrick's Day events
Cultural and business events are taking place in New York to mark ties with counties in the Shannonside region.
Mar 13, 2026 13:15
Longford council calls for government action on fuel prices
The call was made by Independent councillor Mark Casey at their monthly meeting, and backed by other councillors.
Mar 13, 2026 13:06
Green light for battery-energy storage system in Longford
One objector claimed the plant could cause death or a serious injury.
Mar 12, 2026 08:46
Call for tractor training school for teenagers at Granard Mart
The call will be made at Longford County Council's meeting this afternoon.
Mar 11, 2026 07:19
Longford councillor calls for more female representation in politics
Only two of the 18 seats on Longford County Council are held by women, one of the lowest rates of female representation in the country.
Mar 9, 2026 17:46
Over 100 social homes built locally in 2025
Mar 6, 2026 11:06
Local community to benefit from 'storm ready' packs
The initiative was the brainchild of the Age Friendly Older Persons' Council in response to the impact of recent major storms.
Feb 27, 2026 13:24
Five people on Longford council waiting list for over 14 years
Across Co Longford, 322 applicants have been on the waiting list for more than three years, 76 for five to seven years, 113 for seven to ten years, and 56 for more than a decade.
Feb 25, 2026 13:08Shannonside Newsletter
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