News - Longford
Thousands of local students took part in Jersey Day 2023
According to the local representatives, an appropriate intervention from Government on this matter is "overdue."
Oct 21, 2023 13:07
Vintage car run to take place to raise funds for local man struck by cancer
Father of five, Johnny Maguire, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of head and neck cancer in July.
Oct 21, 2023 11:12
Bord na Móna to seek permission for rentention of wind monitoring mast in Longford
The mast measures 100 metres in height and is located at Lough Bannow Bog in Derrynaskea.
Oct 20, 2023 16:33
Leitrim woman handed 15 year driving ban following Longford collision
In beginning his sentencing this morning, Judge Keelan Johnston described witness accounts of the accused's car driving erratically and swerving into oncoming traffic, resulting in several near misses.
Oct 20, 2023 13:10
4 water supplies across the region listed as 'at risk' last year
The EPA’s Remedial Action List sets out "at-risk" supplies that require significant corrective action.
Oct 20, 2023 13:06
Longford had 4th highest number of Community Service Orders last year
Just under 50 Community Services were issued per 100,000 residents in Longford last year.
Oct 20, 2023 11:47
Woman hospitalised following N4 road traffic collision this morning
The woman in her 60s received non life threatening injuries and was taken to Mullingar Regional Hospital for treatment.
Oct 19, 2023 16:22
Motorist caught drug driving and speeding near Longford primary school
The car was found to be travelling at 96km per hour in a 50km per hour zone.
Oct 19, 2023 13:08
Local fire services set to receive new tenders
There will be a total of 6 new fire appliances provided for Local Authority Fire and Rescue Services in the Shannonside Northern Sound region.
Oct 18, 2023 14:46
Three quarters of people locally renewed car tax online last year
Statistics show that the number of online transactions have steadily increased in the last eight years.
Oct 18, 2023 09:26
Strong visible Garda presence needed in Longford says local Councillor
The Fianna Fail Councillor says he will be examining his position on the LCSP committee if adequate resources are not allocated.
Oct 17, 2023 14:21
100% of Roscommon planning appeals refused last year
The report stated that Roscommon County Council had 100% of their decisions confirmed by An Bord Pleanala in 2022.
Oct 17, 2023 08:25
Planning granted for construction of new homes in Longford
The development will include six three-bedroomed, two-storey semi-detached homes, and eight two-bedroomed, two-storey terraced type homes in the form of two blocks of four units.
Oct 12, 2023 11:24
Planning granted for significant upgrade at a Longford GAA club
Dromard GAA Club has been granted conditional planning permission for the development at its grounds in Moyne.
Oct 11, 2023 12:21Shannonside Newsletter
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