News - Longford Town

PODCAST: Locals have their say on fuel crisis, as they queue at Longford garages

Apr 10, 2026 14:20

Fine Gael Cllr Niall Gannon brought a motion forward to the latest Longford Municipal District Meeting.

Apr 4, 2026 12:41

In Longford Town, volunteers have been out since early morning collecting donations and raising awareness about the worthy cause.

Mar 20, 2026 13:39

A Longford farmer was alerted about the incident when one of his sheep was spotted badly injured on a road near his farm.

Mar 16, 2026 12:54

Two women and a man, all aged in their 20s, were arrested in relation to the incident, which happened around 1pm.

Mar 10, 2026 09:15

The protest is going ahead at the Market Square despite the Government doing a U-turn on planned cuts.

Feb 28, 2026 13:10

Nephin Renewable Gas intends developing an anaerobic digester in the Longford town.

Feb 27, 2026 13:22

Cavan Town and Longford Town are the only areas in the region exempt from new laws that will curb short-term lets.

Feb 14, 2026 12:55

The restrictions were initially going to apply to towns with a population of over 10,000 - but that's now been increased to 20,000.

Feb 11, 2026 08:20

The area was closed off by gardai for around 24 hours after two men, aged in their 20s and 30s, were seriously injured in assaults.

Feb 11, 2026 08:12

A Town Centre First Information event will take place at Ballymahon Library on Wednesday next.

Feb 8, 2026 14:20

Minister for Children Norma Foley made the announcement earlier today.

Feb 3, 2026 12:55

The victim was taken to Mater Misericordiae Hospital in Dublin, for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Feb 3, 2026 11:43

The devastation from the storm is still being felt today, with Coillte estimating it won't be until 2027 before its clean-up operation is complete.

Jan 24, 2026 14:43

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