News - Longford County Council
Plans lodged for new North Longford discount food store
Longford County Planners will decide on the issue at the end of October.
Sep 7, 2023 11:04
Low level of building commencement notices recorded locally
Data released by the CSO shows the local notices. which are designed to register that a person intends to carry out building work, for July 2023.
Aug 31, 2023 11:28
Plans lodged for significant expansion of Longford Rugby Club
Longford Rugby Club are seeking to construct a standalone gym building at its club in the Desmesne in Longford.
Aug 31, 2023 07:30
Hope remains for Longford IDA site according to Government Minister
Longford Councillors have previously called for the creation of an advanced business park for IDA clients.
Aug 22, 2023 17:22
Longford Library film screening to commemorate local history
The film titles, "The Assault on and Capture of Ballymahon RIC Barracks" and is the creation of filmmaker Michael Conlan and Rónán Ó Ceallaigh, a local man who organised the erection of a plaque to commemorate the event last year.
Aug 19, 2023 08:36
Lanesboro to benefit from major EU funding
The town has been selected to benefit from the Just Transition programme funding, with the council also to receive ownership of the a building on the site of the former Lough Ree Power Plant.
Aug 17, 2023 13:03
Local cultural event shortlisted for national award
The Longford Lights Festival took place in February at Connolly Barracks, with over 11,000 people attending the show.
Aug 6, 2023 11:52
Coral Leisure to retain management of Longford Leisure centre
The pool, gym and sports hall are a key part of the town's Albert Reynolds Peace Park .
Jul 25, 2023 13:30
Planning permission lodged for new apartments in Granard
Longford County Planners will decide on the issue in August.
Jul 12, 2023 08:19
Plans for derelict Granard houses to be knocked for new housing development
The four derelict houses will be knocked to make way for 8 single story homes.
Jul 10, 2023 09:18
Further community developments to be confirmed at former greyhound track
Contracts for the construction of the skate park were signed last week, with work expected to begin before year's end.
Jul 3, 2023 13:56
Major step forward in construction of Longford Skate Park
Contracts for the construction of the amenity were signed last week, with work expected to begin before year's end.
Jul 3, 2023 08:53
Illegal dumping in Newtowncashel branded as 'shocking'
A number of items including mattresses and baths were dumped in a car park, the second incident since January.
Jun 26, 2023 16:45
Longford County Council to establish new register of defibrillator locations
Community, sporting, and voluntary groups are now urged to gather the details of local defibs and register them on an online form on the council website.
Jun 21, 2023 13:39Shannonside Newsletter
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