News - Longford
Planning permission sought for Longford housing development
Longford County Council will decide on the application in May.
Mar 27, 2023 07:12
Average cost of €51 for dental procedure in Shannonside region
The figure was the lowest in the previous five years, with current cost of living issues expected to raise the price in the next analysis.
Mar 25, 2023 13:13
Almost 208,000 medical procedures carried out on local patients in 2021
A further 25,000 miscellaneous tests or procedures were conducted that year on those attending medical facilities in the west.
Mar 24, 2023 08:41
Smoking related illnesses main cause of death in region in 2021
316 people in the region had their cause of death registered as due to a smoking related illness in 2021.
Mar 23, 2023 13:16
Longford Councillor calls for dog poo bins along popular walkway
The Independent representative says dog fouling on the popular stretch must be addressed.
Mar 23, 2023 07:15
Unaccompanied learner driver has car impounded in Longford
They'll now face a court date in the near future.
Mar 22, 2023 11:29
Planning sought for Longford housing development
A decision on the application is expected in May.
Mar 22, 2023 07:53
Popular Longford charity shop announces closure
It follows a difficult period during Covid-19.
Mar 21, 2023 15:12
Private treaty most popular sale method for farms in Shannonside region
Private treaty sales remain the favoured method when compared to public auction.
Mar 20, 2023 13:29
Over three thousand homes in Longford town sees high speed broadband
There are 3,224 homes in the Longford town deployment area.
Mar 20, 2023 11:19
Longford Garda praised for courage after house fire last weekend
Garda Emma Dardis, a native of Longford, and Garda Anthony Todd were called to a house fire in Carrickmacross last Saturday.
Mar 18, 2023 13:10
St Patrick's Day parades taking place across the region today
You can find a full list of today's parades on our website.
Mar 17, 2023 09:18
Ballinamuck to host it's first ever St Patrick Day Parade tomorrow
Ballinamuck in Longford will host it's first ever St Patricks Day Parade tomorrow.
Mar 16, 2023 17:51
Gardaí investigating theft of quad bike in Longford
The Yamaha quad bike is black and brown in colour.
Mar 16, 2023 13:52Shannonside Newsletter
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