News - Longford County Council
Longford County Council set to address headstone height issue
At present, the local authority has restrictions on the maximum size of memorial permitted.
Sep 11, 2025 07:23
21 presidential hopefuls have asked Longford County Council for nominations
These independent candidates need four local authorities to back them to get on the ballot paper on October 24th.
Sep 10, 2025 11:06
Longford County Council special meeting to hear from presidential hopefuls
Candidates seeking to run must be nominated by four local authorities or have the backing of 20 members of the Oireachtas.
Sep 6, 2025 12:25
Household hazardous waste collection taking place in Longford
The free collection day is taking place at Pearse Park from 10am to 2pm.
Aug 23, 2025 09:22
Free hazard waste collection to take place in Longford
It's taking place from 10am to 2pm at Pearse Park this Saturday.
Aug 20, 2025 16:51
Planning sought for new two-storey retail building and car park in Co. Longford
Longford county planners have received the application and are due to make a decision by the end of September.
Aug 11, 2025 11:16
Plans unveiled for large community health facility in Longford town
It would be located at the former Longford Creamery Site on the Connaught Road and would have 47 car-parking spaces.
Jul 30, 2025 13:33
Official name agreed for new Longford playground
The new, state-of-the-art amenity has been named 'The Sunflower Park', while the former greyhound track at the Park Road site will now be known as 'Longford People's Park.'
Jul 15, 2025 07:17
MEP wants local authority to work with Europe on vacant buildings
The European Commission will announce funding this week to set up new circular economy and research projects in Ireland.
Jul 14, 2025 13:23
Property tax adjustment factor to remain unchanged for Longford householders
It was confirmed property owners can be certain of a static property tax cost from 2026 in an environment of significant costs.
Jul 11, 2025 12:54
Longford councillors slam proposals for 22 new wind turbines across county
It would see the erection of 22 wind turbines and a 110kV electrical substation and all associated site works.
Jul 10, 2025 17:39
Planning granted for retention of telecommunications structure in Co. Longford
It includes communications cabins and associated site works within a palisade fenced compound.
Jul 9, 2025 11:15
Garry Murtagh appointed as Longford's new 'first citizen'
While fellow colleague Niall Gannon was appointed Leas Cathaoirleach.
Jun 20, 2025 17:45
Longford County Council confirms no refugee centre will be developed at old Providers building
The statement follows an application from a third party company, Meadow Connect Ltd, who sought confirmation as to whether the building would hold a planning exemption for the housing of International Protection Applicants.
Jun 18, 2025 16:42Shannonside Newsletter
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