News - Longford
Rose of Tralee tour to visit Longford this month
The Roses will arrive in the town on the 14th of August, where they will attend a number of events and activities in the county.
Aug 2, 2023 14:03
Electric car sales in Shannonside region up significantly on last year
Sales of new electric cars in Longford jumped by almost 80%.
Aug 2, 2023 09:21
3 water supplies in Shannonside region on EPA 'at risk' list
According to the report, 2 supplies in Longford and 1 in Roscommon are on the Remedial Action List.
Aug 1, 2023 13:35
260 people in Shannonside region benefitting from Help to Buy scheme
The new scheme will expire in December 2024.
Aug 1, 2023 08:14
Increase in Carer's Allowance claims locally over past 12 months
Figures from the Department of Social Protection show 3,614 carers in receipt of the payment in May 2023.
Jul 31, 2023 13:54
New Longford to Roscommon bus route begins today
Buses will serve areas such as Killashee, Lanesborough, Ballyleague and Emoe Cross
Jul 31, 2023 13:40
Number of homeless people in Shannonside region continues to increase
New figures from the Department of Housing show a total of 213 people accessed emergency acccomodation between May and June
Jul 31, 2023 09:14
Longford youth courses threatened by theft of computers
Attic House is a much loved community youth centre and organisation in Longford
Jul 28, 2023 16:27
Appeal for witnesses after burglary of popular local youth service
24 chrome book laptops and a number of cameras were taken from the house.
Jul 27, 2023 16:31
No vacant levy tax collected by two local authorities last year
Nationally, 18 out of 31 local authorities did not receive anything from the owners of vacant sites
Jul 27, 2023 13:17
Almost 200 homes built in Shannonside region so far this year
The number of new homes built locally so far this year is an increase on the same time last year
Jul 27, 2023 08:44
Longford Solicitor nominated for District Court judge position
Michael Connellan qualified as a solicitor in 2000.
Jul 26, 2023 13:41
Residential vacancy rate in Shannonside region remains above national average
Leitrim has the highest vacancy rate in the country at 12.2%, followed by Roscommon at 10.6%.
Jul 26, 2023 13:33
Manager of Lus na Gréine welcomes vital Government funding
Manager Eileen Finan says they've been running special summer programmes in recent week.
Jul 25, 2023 17:16Shannonside Newsletter
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