News - Longford
Minister Humphreys confirms hefty funding to local Tidytowns groups
Minister Heather Humphreys confirmed the funding, which will provide between €1,000 and €4,000 to eligible TidyTowns groups across the country.
Oct 30, 2023 10:50
Special vehicle run to support local memorial bursary to take place tomorrow
The bursary has helped 12 students with college costs to date.
Oct 28, 2023 11:12
Dead of Night Festival gets underway in Longford
Events at the festival are to include a Fire and Shadow Procession and bonfire show on Halloween night.
Oct 28, 2023 09:10
Planning permission lodged for construction of filling station in Longford
The works would accompany a coffee shop and seating area.
Oct 27, 2023 13:02
Longford is one of the most popular living locations for non-Irish citizens
Fine Gael Councillor Paul Ross said towns like Ballymahon and Edgeworthstown have long proved popular among those arriving in Ireland.
Oct 27, 2023 13:02
Children's show coming to Longford this Friday and Saturday
Longford native and actor, Darren Yorke, is bringing his one man children's show 'Fergal' to the Backstage Theatre.
Oct 26, 2023 16:24
Close to 800 local assaults reported in the first six months of this year
The data comes after the Central Statistics Office yesterday lifted a warning on the reliability of crime figures from the Gardaí that had been in place since 2018.
Oct 26, 2023 13:21
Permissions lodged for construction of amphitheatre in Lanesborough
The development at the Commons North Lime Quarry would consist of permanent tiered seating for 500 people, a stage with a steel support structure and a canvas canopy.
Oct 26, 2023 13:17
Longford records high number of Community Service Orders
The figures, published in the Probation Services Annual Report, show that Carlow and Kilkenny had the highest number of such orders with Clare and Longford not far behind.
Oct 25, 2023 11:12
Longford Green Party Rep elected to National Executive Committee
The Green Party rep says she plans to work on a more environmentally conscious and inclusive future for rural Ireland.
Oct 24, 2023 16:52
Former local Garda Station on the market
The decommissioned station in Ardagh is being sold by Sherry Fitzgerald Quinn by online auction next month.
Oct 24, 2023 11:15
Public consultation being held tomorrow over Longford Town Centre First plans
Longford County Council are holding a public consultation tomorrow from 12pm to 8pm in Longford Library.
Oct 23, 2023 16:07
Yellow rain warning for local counties today
Flooding and dangerous driving conditions are expected across parts of the country today.
Oct 23, 2023 09:51
Rally to take place in Longford in solidarity with people of Gaza
According to the organisers, the aim of the planned rally is to advocate for the end of the siege of Gaza.
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