News - Longford County Council
County development plan approved by Council despite local concerns
County Development plans set out a framework for sustainable development in the county while considering the protection of the natural and built environment.
Oct 20, 2021 08:31
Stumbling block for proposed Longford town development
A study conducted on the projects found that found them to be nonviable.
Oct 19, 2021 07:52
Planning approved for Longford pub to be turned into apartments
McKeon's Bar, on Earl Street, was one of Longford's oldest pubs.
Oct 17, 2021 09:52
Longford County Council to receive €1.3m for loss of rates
Lough Ree Power Station closed in December 2020, after 62 years.
Oct 17, 2021 08:54
Judge threatens local men with jail over failure to pay wedding marquee fine
Judge Keenan Johnson dismissed arguments from the defendants and gave them a 2-week deadline.
Oct 5, 2021 13:14
Planning lodged for new ATM in North Longford town
The current ATM will be removed later this month.
Oct 1, 2021 13:38
Improvement works to begin next week on major Longford route
The route in the centre of the town is currently under the control of the TII.
Oct 1, 2021 11:17
Local council could receive power station rates top-up in 2022
Longford County Council could receive a once-off payment to make up for the loss of rates.
Sep 29, 2021 17:06
Clonfin Centenary Commemoration taking place this weekend
The events were postponed previously due to Covid restrictions.
Sep 25, 2021 08:40
Longford to be key part in roll out of new community policing plan
The pilot is one of three nationwide.
Sep 21, 2021 09:10
Covid pandemic cost Longford council €11 million last year
The Covid pandemic has been a costly times for government both locally and nationally
Sep 14, 2021 13:55
Local councils are currently drafting a register of electors for the next two years
Anyone over the age of 18 can ask to be added to the register.
Sep 11, 2021 11:47
A Longford school gets the greenlight for new astro turf pitch
County planners have given the school the permission needed to construct the pitch.
Sep 11, 2021 09:25
Longford needs a County Museum to showcase ancient hauberk
The coat of chain mail which is thought to be over 800 years old is now at the National Museum
Sep 9, 2021 17:51Shannonside Newsletter
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