News - Longford
Gardaí & Emergency Services praised for response to Longford Security Alert
Cathoirleach of Longford Municipal District, Martin Monaghan, says that local Gardaí and Fire Services crews didn't hesitate dealing with the issue.
Aug 14, 2023 18:28
Longford stores reopen following major Garda security alert
Two calls were reported to Longford Gardaí yesterday afternoon regarding suspicious devices.
Aug 13, 2023 09:17
Defence forces and Garda search units dealing with Longford security alert
Staff and customers at the Longford Shopping Centre and Dunnes Stores on the Dublin Road were forced to leave the centres with immediate effect just before 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Aug 13, 2023 08:21
Supermarket and shopping centre in Longford town evacuated following security concerns
The nature of the concerns that lead to the evacuations have not yet been confirmed by Gardaí.
Aug 12, 2023 19:28
Longford local to compete for title of Europe's Strongest Woman
Athlete Jade Hoare is travelling to London's Excel Arena to participate in the Official Strongman Games European Championships over the weekend.
Aug 12, 2023 12:10
Local rents increase over 20% year on year according to new Daft.ie report
These new figures reveal that Leitrim is the cheapest county in Ireland to rent in the country.
Aug 10, 2023 13:46
Gardaí launch investigation after car stolen from local GAA ground
The vehicle was recovered in the early hours of this morning in Longford Town.
Aug 10, 2023 10:20
Over 700 people in region claiming Jobseeker's Allowance for over 10 years
According to this latest release, Westmeath has the highest number of people claiming the allowance at 1,658.
Aug 9, 2023 12:54
Longford Conference to highlight human rights abuses in Kashmir
The event aims to highlight human rights abuses in Jammu and Kashmir, a disputed territory administered by India.
Aug 8, 2023 18:20
Woman hospitalised following alleged assault in Longford
The incident took place at the Albert Reynolds Peace Park around 2.30 this morning.
Aug 7, 2023 16:29
Local cultural event shortlisted for national award
The Longford Lights Festival took place in February at Connolly Barracks, with over 11,000 people attending the show.
Aug 6, 2023 11:52
Over 12,000 people on local Live Register
Nationally, 195,095 people are currently unemployed in Ireland.
Aug 4, 2023 14:52
Warning mortgage arrears crisis to hit Shannonside Region
New figures from Geowax show the average price of a home in the Shannonside Northern Sound Region stands at €168,000.
Aug 4, 2023 13:29
CSO shows low uptake of Covid-19 Booster in the region
Nationally uptake of the primary vaccine itself stands at between 90 and 95 percent.
Aug 3, 2023 12:57Shannonside Newsletter
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