News - Longford County Council
N4 upgrade project not key priority according to Transport Minister
The Minister says it's vital for local town centres to be renewed first in order to draw people in and revitalize rural Ireland.
Jan 20, 2023 17:27
N4 upgrade being held back by Government argues local councillor
Following a unanimously supported motion from Councillor Seamus Butler at the January meeting of Longford County Council, local representatives are now seeking to meet with Minister Eamon Ryan and Junior Minister Jack Chambers to highlight the urgency of the works.
Jan 19, 2023 17:37
Permission to demolish local power station appealed to An Bord Pleanála
The peat burning station in Lanesboro was shut in 2020 following 62 years of electricity production.
Jan 18, 2023 13:12
Planning modification sought for major proposed Longford tourism attraction
Blacksmith Ventures LTD trading as Lough Ree Distillery are seeking modifications to the plans for a proposed distillery and visitor centre in Lanesboro.
Jan 6, 2023 13:20
Knights & Conquests Visitors Centre anticipating exciting 2023
The centre are awaiting the outcome of a tender competition for the first phase of their Norman Village
Jan 4, 2023 17:11
Planning sought for new tourist accommodation in Longford
Permission is being sought for 10 new glamping pods in Clondra.
Dec 21, 2022 13:11
Council owned former 'Providers' building up for sale in Longford
The building was first bought by the council in 2017
Dec 20, 2022 07:41
Longford Councillor calls for more inclusive playgrounds
The call was made at a meeting of Longford County Council this week.
Dec 16, 2022 08:45
93 new homes approved for Longford Town
The houses would be a mix of semi detached and terraced buildings at Ard Michael, with access gained off Oaklands Avenue.
Dec 15, 2022 13:42
Longford to gain access to Government housing support a year after launch
The affordable housing scheme qualification criteria originally excluded 14 counties from accessing its support.
Dec 13, 2022 17:09
ESB welcome approval to redevelop Lough Ree Power Station
ESB say there are fully focused on delivering a five-fold increase in renewable electricity generation by 2030 in line with its Net Zero by 2040 strategy.
Dec 12, 2022 07:34
Longford Councillors to send unified message on Greyhound Track to OPW representative
An OPW representative due to meet with Longford Councillors on Monday will be told that no houses will built on the former greyhound track in the town.
Dec 9, 2022 13:52
Decision due on demolition of Lanesboro power plant
The plant was closed in December of 2020
Dec 7, 2022 07:42
Longford received third lowest road maintenance funding nationally this year
Longford has recorded one of the lowest funding levels for road repairs in the country, with 6.7 million euro provided to the council so far this year.
Dec 5, 2022 13:38Shannonside Newsletter
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