News - Longford
Gardaí not ruling out natural causes in Granard investigation
The bodies of Paul and Morag Kavanagh were discovered on Saturday evening at their residence in Granard.
Jan 9, 2024 13:09
Planning lodged for restoration of ex-Longford Garda Station
Plans were lodged this week for the careful restoration and extension of the protected building located at Ardagh Demesne.
Jan 9, 2024 11:05
Hybrid workers advised to buy property in the Shannonside region
The property price report shows that home prices remain unchanged in Longford, while Leitrim and Roscommon property prices have seen a minor decrease.
Jan 8, 2024 13:14
Carrick on Shannon praised as one of the cleanest towns in the country
The An Taisce report for Carrick on Shannon gave the town top marks for over half of the sites surveyed, with no heavily littered spots identified.
Jan 8, 2024 13:09
Local Gardaí launch investigation following discovery of bodies in Longford
Gardaí are not treating the incident as a criminal investigation.
Jan 7, 2024 21:45
Local driver tests positive for cocaine and arrested by Gardaí
A quantity of cannabis was discovered on a rear seat passenger.
Jan 7, 2024 14:27
Abuse on social media is having a detrimental effect on local politics
His comments come as the number of women running for positions on the county councils across the region continues to decline.
Jan 5, 2024 18:09
Figures show highest percentage of local NCT failures in Castlerea
Between January 5th 2023 and this year, just under 100,000 NCT inspections were carried out in centres across the region.
Jan 5, 2024 13:15
Over 2,000 new car registrations across the Shannonside region in 2023
The figures are up from 1,945 for 2022.
Jan 4, 2024 16:26
Eight domestic violence refuge units to be established in Longford
The eight family places are expected to be made available by the end of next year and follows the establishment of a new Government agency called Cuan.
Jan 3, 2024 14:19
Shannonside Region sees increase in roads deaths in 2023
Roscommon had the highest number of road deaths in the region.
Jan 2, 2024 14:25
Violence against women a major concern in 2024- Longford Women's Link
The last ten years have recorded the highest number of women killed in decades.
Jan 2, 2024 07:38
Locals are being encouraged to participate in annual bird survey
As families spend time at home over the holiday period, BirdWatch Ireland is asking people to spend a short amount of time each week watching their garden birds and recording what they see.
Jan 1, 2024 13:14
Local pest control expert shares advice on keeping homes rat-free
With a large consumption of food and the accumulation of compost waste expected, families are urged to be mindful with their outdoor rubbish as rats look for food.
Dec 31, 2023 09:10Shannonside Newsletter
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