News - Longford
Local walking trails to benefit from funding
This funding is being provided to resurface, re-route and enhance walking trails.
May 21, 2026 13:09
Local TD calls for resolution in ambulance dispute
Unions representing more than two thousand ambulance workers, paramedics and EMTs are meeting with HSE officials in the Labour Court again today, after renewed negotiations began on Monday.
May 21, 2026 13:04
Local TD welcomes news that GP service in Lanesboro will be maintained
It follows news last month that a new doctor was appointed to start work in Lanesboro in May.
May 21, 2026 13:04
Council urged to develop new civic headquarters at vacant shopping centre
It was completed in 2009 by developer Bernard McNamara and has remained unused for 17 years.
May 21, 2026 13:02
Lanesboro GP service to be maintained following appointment of new doctor
It follows the news last month that a new doctor was appointed to start work in Lanesboro in May.
May 21, 2026 08:40
'The salon was completely destroyed and it has not been possible for me to rebuild' - Longford court hears of impact of arson incident
Pauline Belton told Longford Circuit Court today it was a ‘double tragedy’ for her – as her husband died shortly before the fire.
May 20, 2026 20:47
Survey shows low morale in health sector
The Oireachtas Health Committee heard the results of a study earlier today.
May 20, 2026 17:17
Wet weather set to continue
Counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon have each seen torrential rain in recent days.
May 20, 2026 13:34
Sentence hearing for Longford arson case to begin today
He pleaded guilty to arson last October.
May 20, 2026 11:07
Rents soared by 8pc in Leitrim in one year
They rose by 3.7 per cent in Co Roscommon in the 12-month period to this March.
May 20, 2026 08:23
Planning granted for 230-acre solar farm in Longford - despite strong objections
Some local residents claimed it would badly affect the environment and wildlife.
May 19, 2026 07:18
Over 20 million vapes sold in Ireland last year not recycled
In the 20 countries in which the organisation operates, it found just 6 per cent came back for recycling.
May 18, 2026 13:27
Over 50 with early onset dementia locally
It's according to estimates from the HSE, revealed by Junior Health Minister Kieran O'Donnell.
May 18, 2026 13:07Shannonside Newsletter
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