News - Longford
Shannonside region encouraged to support Christmas Appeals
Since 2013, €1.7 million has been donated through the annual appeal, with almost €8000 raised in total across counties Longford, Westmeath and Leitrim.
Dec 29, 2023 13:21
Bereaved parents urged to reach out for support
The charity, "FirstLight", has provided free professional counselling care to over thirty bereaved families and parents across counties Longford, Roscommon and Leitrim.
Dec 29, 2023 11:24
Free walk-in flu vaccines for children will be available locally tomorrow
There has been an increase in cases of flu among young children as the HSE urges parents to get their kids vaccinated.
Dec 26, 2023 13:17
GOAL Mile charity walk to take place in Longford today
The GOAL Mile is supported by AIB and is held throughout December in villages, towns and cities across Ireland.
Dec 26, 2023 08:49
Charity Christmas walk gets underway in Longford today
All participants are to start from Newtowncashel and end in Lanesborough.
Dec 25, 2023 11:49
Santa reminds all local children to get to bed early!
The reindeer are currently resting in their stables at The North Pole as Santa and the elves load the sleigh.
Dec 24, 2023 09:28
Cash and designer goods seized following drug related searches in Longford
€2,000 in cash along with designer clothing, hand bags, shoes and perfumes worth in excess of €16,000 were seized.
Dec 23, 2023 11:17
Santa to pay last minute visit to Longford Pharmacy
Santa will be in Stakelums from 2 to 4 pm to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.
Dec 23, 2023 09:20
Over 230 people waiting on cataract surgery across the region
The condition is common in older people and occurs when the lens of the eye becomes cloudy, leading to a loss of sight.
Dec 22, 2023 13:10
Four in ten people claim Irish fluency locally
The Central Statistics Office continue to release figures gathered last year during the nationwide census.
Dec 21, 2023 13:42
Increase in number of burglaries in Shannonside region this year
New figures released by the CSO breakdown criminal incidents across Garda divisions nationwide.
Dec 21, 2023 09:29
Figures show high level of reoffending among those on probation
Figures released from the CSO breakdown the number and re-offending rate of those on probation for an earlier conviction.
Dec 20, 2023 15:19
100 new jobs announced at Longford pet food factory
The company has announced the new jobs at the Longford facility along with an investment of 48 million euro.
Dec 20, 2023 15:13
Dog owners being warned to keep them under supervision
It follows after a Longford farmer has spoken about how 5 of his sheep were recently killed following a dog attack.
Dec 19, 2023 13:10Shannonside Newsletter
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