News - Longford
Investigations ongoing following two-vehicle RTC in Longford
The incident occurred on the Park Road shortly before 5 pm.
Nov 23, 2023 08:08
Two local students receive scholarships at recent awards event
They were amongst 62 students from across five Irish universities who have been awarded scholarships as part of the women in STEM2D Undergraduate Awards.
Nov 22, 2023 12:35
Appeal lodged against proposed antenna in a Longford village
The plans had been lodged by Cignal Infrastructure Limited and approved by county planners earlier this year.
Nov 22, 2023 11:56
Local Men's Sheds welcome new funding announcement
Men's Sheds in the Shannonside region can now apply for grants of up to €3,000 towards running costs.
Nov 21, 2023 16:29
Longford town Christmas lights set to be switched on this week
Diversions will be in place in the town centre for local traffic, and motorists are requested to take alternative routes.
Nov 21, 2023 11:31
Longford Community Safety Partnership to host expo next week
There will also be a crime prevention masterclass with Longford Gardaí.
Nov 20, 2023 16:54
Planning granted for new democratic school in a Longford village
The plans would see three classrooms and ancillary facilities developed on the site, with works also including essential repairs, internal alterations, replacement of the existing septic tank.
Nov 17, 2023 11:14
Permission sought for development of 30 new homes locally
Faughnan Construction Ltd are seeking to demolish a home at Aghadegnan close to the Red Cow Roundabout.
Nov 16, 2023 11:15
Funeral of former local TD taking place this morning
Tributes continue to pour in for the Longford man led by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and numerous former party and Government leaders.
Nov 16, 2023 08:35
Local areas to receive big investment for high-speed fibre broadband
The project comes with the Government's National Broadband Plan, which aims to improve connectivity in Ireland's rural areas.
Nov 14, 2023 11:23
Thousands of local homes still without power following Storm Debi
The ESB say they are working to restore power to the majority of homes by this afternoon.
Nov 14, 2023 07:53
Aughnacliffe, Carrigallen, and Creggs take home top honours at Pride of Place Awards
Aughnacliffe in Co.Longford took home top prize in areas with a population of 500 to 1500.
Nov 11, 2023 08:35
Major upgrade of local CCTV system underway
The local authority is currently in the process of adding a further 11 cameras to the network at different locations around the town.
Nov 10, 2023 17:21
Drug driving offender arrested by Gardaí in Longford
Longford RPU stopped a car in Granard yesterday.
Nov 10, 2023 10:51Shannonside Newsletter
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