News - Longford
CSO reveal over 152,000 people living in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon
Local population levels say significant growth over the last 6 years, with 152,209 people identified as living in the region.
May 30, 2023 13:04
Fifteen times more Airbnb lettings available locally than long term rental opportunities
There are almost 40% more holiday rentals available in Leitrim than longterm rentals
May 29, 2023 13:40
Two men arrested over Longford drugs seizure
Gardai say investigations are ongoing.
May 29, 2023 13:39
Launch of new toolkit for women's representation in local Government today
It will launched at the council offices in Longford this morning.
May 29, 2023 11:41
200 people homeless locally last month
It's the first time the figures take into account those impacted by the lifting of the eviction ban.
May 29, 2023 07:04
Leitrim records lowest number of births nationwide in 2022
Nationally the number of births registered continues to fall, down over a fifth in the last ten years.
May 26, 2023 17:51
Councillors seek clarity on reports of housing asylum seekers at Longford premises
A letter was issued on Friday evening.
May 26, 2023 17:42
Hundreds of local students to attend Microsoft DreamSpace competition today
Students have spent weeks developing the projects that will be displayed in Edgeworthstown today
May 26, 2023 08:45
Tenders delayed for major Granard tourism project
It's being developed beside the Knights and Conquests Visitors Centre and new café restaurant.
May 24, 2023 17:18
Longford project runners up at digital town awards
In total 22 town and community digital projects were recognised at this year's .IE Digital Town Awards.
May 24, 2023 16:24
Over 40 local complaints made to Children's Ombudsman last year
30 per cent of complaints received by the OCO related to education.
May 24, 2023 13:41
Councillor welcomes traffic light plans at mini Longford roundabout
Councillor Nolan believes its a good move.
May 23, 2023 17:37
Local minor injury unit praised over rapid treatments
Calls have been made recently for one of the units to be opened in Longford Town.
May 23, 2023 13:54
Social housing construction cost remains low for Shannonside region
Meanwhile, Dublin is paying almost twice the cost of local builds.
May 23, 2023 13:16Shannonside Newsletter
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