News - Longford
Call for return of Longford Westmeath Garda Division
Longford is currently part of the Longford/Roscommon/Mayo Division, with the Divisional Headquarters located in Castlebar.
Sep 7, 2023 19:11
Longford Gardaí urge vigilance as rogue trader incidents increase
Gardaí were contacted in recent weeks regarding a number of incidents in which an agreement was made to carry out works.
Sep 6, 2023 13:19
Report shows businesses in region have spent over €250m on energy
The Brosnan report has examined the latest CSO figures in order to determine how much each counties' businesses are spending on energy costs.
Sep 6, 2023 13:12
Census 2022 shows over 63,000 children living in the Shannonside Northern Sound
Nationally, as of last year, there were over 1,012,287 children aged under 15 in Ireland.
Sep 5, 2023 13:34
Close to 30,000 adults across the region living with parents last year
Of these figures from the region, 1,513 are unpaid full time carers for members of the family.
Sep 4, 2023 13:29
Over 15% of primary school children in region in class size of 30 or more
Leitrim is the county with the highest proportion of classes with 30 or more pupils nationally, at 18.6%
Sep 4, 2023 13:18
225th anniversary of Battle of Ballinamuck to be commemorated next week
The commemoration will consist of a variety of different free activities and events.
Sep 2, 2023 13:12
Major EU funding earmarked for Midlands area
The €10 million sum is the second of the EU "Just Transition Fund" the nation has received this year.
Sep 2, 2023 11:20
Longford holds lowest number of energy upgrade grants in the country
Following a report published by the authority this morning, it was revealed that the number of property upgrades has more than doubled this year across the Shannonside Northern Sound region since 2022.
Sep 1, 2023 17:05
Over 100,000 overnight stays booked in local Airbnbs last year
The New Oxford Economics report found Airbnb also supported over 200 jobs across the region.
Aug 31, 2023 18:19
Plans lodged for significant expansion of Longford Rugby Club
Longford Rugby Club are seeking to construct a standalone gym building at its club in the Desmesne in Longford.
Aug 31, 2023 07:30
Almost 500 people in receipt of Farm Assist Benefit locally
The current maximum weekly personal rate of payment under the scheme is €226 per week.
Aug 30, 2023 14:25
Figures show manufacturing and retail are leading trades in the region
According to the report, close to 6,000 people were employed in either the retail trade or manufacturing sectors across Longford, Leitrim, and Roscommon in 2021.
Aug 30, 2023 14:06
Tributes paid following death of much loved local man Mel Doherty
Mel Doherty is survived by his wife, Rosaleen, daughter Anita and sons Neil, Mel, Joseph and Philip.
Aug 29, 2023 18:07Shannonside Newsletter
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