News - Longford Town
Tributes paid to much-loved Longford nun following her death
Sr Magdalen McGarry, was assigned to the Convent of Mercy in Longford Town.
Sep 27, 2025 09:13
Gardaí urge drivers not to park in disabled spaces in Longford town
It comes after Gardaí on patrol in Longford town last week discovered a jeep parked over a blue parking space.
Sep 21, 2025 13:18
Air ambulance attends serious crash in Roscommon, as road closed
Sep 16, 2025 18:49
Gardaí assisting traffic at scene of hazard outside Longford Town
There are delays to traffic in the area and Gardaí are advising motorists to consider an alternative route, where possible.
Aug 30, 2025 21:22
New official parking rates announced in Longford Town
Longford County Council announced the revised parking fees, which will come into effect from Monday, 1st September.
Aug 21, 2025 12:57
Longford branch of National Learning Network set to relocate
Its Longford branch relocated twice since last year, and it is currently based at the N4 Axis Centre on the outskirts of the town.
Jul 28, 2025 13:06
No one was injured in Longford town car fire
Longford Fire Service attended the scene on New Street at 2.45pm and the fire was quickly put out.
Jul 25, 2025 12:36
New sensory playground opens in Longford celebrating French town twinning
'The Sunflower Park' was officially opened by Rural and Community Development Minister Dara Calleary on Thursday evening.
Jul 19, 2025 13:09
New Longford sensory playground to 'make a difference' for local children
The state-of-the-art sensory playground was designed for young people with physical or intellectual disabilities.
Jul 17, 2025 22:55
Minister Dara Calleary to visit Longford town and Granard today
Dara Calleary will be visiting a newly-opened sensory playground in Longford Town this evening, and will also be stopping by Granard to officially reopen the tennis and basketball courts at the Higginstown Complex.
Jul 17, 2025 07:24
Roscommon Cathaoirleach says county needs more councillors
There were 80 around the country, including in Longford town and Boyle, before they were abolished in 2014.
Jul 11, 2025 12:10
Councillor opposes plans to increase parking fee in Longford town
The generated additional funds would go towards the renovation of local footpaths, which have been a 'serious' concern for the elderly and mothers with prams, according to councillor Peggy Nolan.
Jul 10, 2025 12:43
Longford Gardaí issue appeal over case of attempted murder last year
They are appealing for any information that may assist them in the investigation, including the names of the suspects, CCTV or mobile phone footage.
Jul 4, 2025 13:31
Longford author releases book on 17th Infantry Battalion
The book traces the history of the 17th Infantry Battalion, which had its headquarters in Connolly Barracks in Longford Town.
Jun 21, 2025 13:30Shannonside Newsletter
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