News - Longford
Local unemployment levels grow in past year
Nationally, there are 18,497 people currently unemployed in the country.
May 9, 2023 07:08
Three local schools win top prizes at Student Enterprise Awards this year
These schools were located across Leitrim, Longford and Roscommon.
May 8, 2023 13:07
13 Longford women bidding to become Longford rose
The competition hasn't had a Longford entrant since 2019 when Marie Brady from Killoe travelled to Tralee.
May 6, 2023 11:15
Large turn out for local Darkness into Light events
Walks in Ballinamore, Lanesboro, Roscommon Town, Longford Town, Castlerea, and others all got underway just after 4am this morning with hundreds turning out.
May 6, 2023 08:45
Met Eireann announce thunderstorm weather warning
The warning is currently in effect and will be lifted at 10 o'clock tonight, Friday.
May 5, 2023 17:29
9 local childcare facilities apply for government support
The grants are designed to improve infrastructure at the facilities.
May 5, 2023 07:07
Tenders open for works on N63 Ballinalee Road Pedestrian & Cycle Active Travel Scheme
Deadline for submissions is 4pm on the 26th of May.
May 4, 2023 14:29
No homes for Shannonside region from Government building fund
The majority of the funding went to builders in Dublin, Louth, Kildare and Meath.
May 4, 2023 14:17
Three percent of local cattle herds tested positive for Bovine TB last year
There was over eighty thousand herds tested for Bovine TB nationally.
May 3, 2023 13:17
Over 40 tons of litter removed locally by volunteers in April
National Spring Clean has been operated by An Taisce since 1999.
May 3, 2023 07:20
Local schools have received over €1.3 million in funding for minor repairs
€29 million has been allocated in total for primary and special schools.
May 2, 2023 13:44
Milk price drop by supermarkets puts local dairy farmers at risk
May 2, 2023 13:17
Maria Edgeworth Festival gets underway this week
As part of the conference, Edgeworth's Practical Education will be celebrated 225 years after its publication.
May 1, 2023 11:19
Fundraising event for Mary's Meals takes place today
Admission is free but donations are welcome..
May 1, 2023 09:16Shannonside Newsletter
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