News - Longford County Council
Longford councillor says Providers building won't be used to house refugees
A post, shared by a local anti-IPAS group, claimed an application for a planning exemption had been granted for the property.
Jun 17, 2025 17:15
Longford Senator says council should take the lead on litter problems
It comes as the most recent IBAL report revealed Longford Town has lost its 'clean' status and has dropped to 'moderately littered.'
Jun 16, 2025 12:54
Outgoing Longford Cathaoirleach says time in office was 'an honour'
Councillor Mark Casey was voted in as Cathaoirleach in the days after the 2024 local election last June.
Jun 12, 2025 13:22
Longford council says social housing vacancy rate 'reducing year on year'
It's in response to recent data which shows the county had one of the highest levels of boarded up council homes in the country.
Jun 10, 2025 13:04
Expansion of Longford Mall could solve parking problems at local pitch
At a recent meeting of Longford County Council, the executive confirmed that a deal had been reached to purchase the land behind the leisure centre.
May 25, 2025 09:21
Councillor says local home support services are at breaking point
Fine Gael Cllr Garry Murtagh brought forward a motion to the most recent Longford County Council meeting.
May 24, 2025 12:31
Warning issued as scammers impersonate Longford council staff
Gardaí in Longford are urging anyone with information on this vehicle or who witnessed anything suspicious, to contact them at Longford Garda Station.
May 23, 2025 17:17
Foreign Direct Investment supports almost 1,800 jobs in Longford
Figures presented to the May Meeting of Longford County Council show that IDA clients currently support 1,787 jobs in the county.
May 18, 2025 14:55
Calls for Longford County Council to introduce pilot community car scheme
Councillor David Cassidy brought the motion to the May Meeting of Longford County Council this week.
May 16, 2025 07:26
Longford County Council launches Bike Week events
The week will also see multiple cycling events for children and local secondary school students each day of the celebration.
May 11, 2025 12:52
Longford Cathaoirleach says plans for windfarm must be carefully considered
Bord na Móna Powergen Limited are seeking to construct 22 wind turbines on lands close to Lanesboro in Longford.
May 8, 2025 13:10
New bed and breakfast in Longford town given green light
Nine en suite bedrooms will be developed, along with a kitchenette and dining area.
Apr 18, 2025 08:49
Vote to fill North Longford Council seat set to be close
The local Fine Gael branch in the Granard Municipal District will vote this evening at the convention in Aughnacliffe with up to 160 delegates set to cast their vote.
Apr 3, 2025 13:47
Selection convention tonight in Longford to fill FG Senator's seat
Three candidates will battle it out for the seat at the party convention tonight in Aughnacliffe.
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