News - Longford
Longford Eurovision hopefuls urge public for support tonight
Votes can be cast via text after the acts have finished performing. The best of luck to Kofi and Nevlonne!
Feb 3, 2023 17:42
Investigations into Newtowncashel dumping incident continuing
Gary Brady from Longford council says they're continuing on a clear-up of the area and hope to find the person responsible.
Feb 3, 2023 17:41
'Longford will not fall victim to hate' says local community activist
The comments come as a protest took place in Mullingar last night against the local housing of refugees.
Feb 3, 2023 14:08
Longford Senator calls for quiet sections in parades next month
Last year, the St Patrick's Day Parade in Longford Town had a section with no music or sirens so that families with kids, particularly with Autism, would be able to watch in a comfortable and safe area.
Feb 3, 2023 13:39
2 Longford musicians competing to represent Ireland tonight
K Muni and Nd's song "Down in the Rain" is song number 6 on tonight's show.
Feb 3, 2023 13:18
Start of 2023 sees major increase in local electric vehicle sales
Roscommon saw an almost doubling in numbers of new EVs purchased.
Feb 3, 2023 08:43
Go ahead for Longford battery energy storage site
The infrastructure will be developed on the Atlantic Mill site, a former denim factory near Tarmonbarry.
Feb 3, 2023 07:50
Biodiversity Officers approved for Longford and Leitrim
Leitrim and Longford have been approved for funding and the government hopes to fill the positions by September.
Feb 2, 2023 13:29
13 applications made for AIMS funding in Shannonside region last year
AIM level 5 provides funding to pre-school providers towards the cost of minor building alterations or the installation of specialist equipment or appliances, which may be required depending on an individual child’s needs.
Feb 2, 2023 13:21
Driver arrested in Longford Town with no tax, NCT, or insurance
The driver was also found to be disqualified.
Feb 2, 2023 11:09
Low application numbers for new pilot rural hackney scheme
3 applications have been received in Ballinalee while just 1 has gone through in Elphin.
Feb 1, 2023 17:21
Deer not root cause of road collisions argues Roscommon resident
It follows claims from a Fianna Fáil TD, following a collision between his vehicle and a deer, that the deer population in Ireland is out of control and culling needs to continue.
Feb 1, 2023 13:15
Lack of housing leaving successful asylum seekers in local Direct Provision centres
The residents, who have been successfully granted asylum, cannot find a home in order to leave the centres
Jan 31, 2023 14:02
Local Covid levels drop following Christmas spike
Health experts are warning people not to get complacent as respiratory illnesses continue to flood ED Departments.
Jan 30, 2023 15:42Shannonside Newsletter
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