News - Longford
Protected Longford building receives planning permission
The plan has been a approved with 8 conditions attached.
Jan 29, 2023 10:33
Community organizations across Shannonside receive new energy supports
Over 20-thousand euro has been allocated to various organisations.
Jan 29, 2023 09:40
Man arrested following discharge of a firearm in Dundarragh last Tuesday
Investigations are ongoing.
Jan 28, 2023 11:13
Leitrim businesses received lowest amount in energy supports nationally
125 businesses in Leitrim applied for the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme from September 2022 to the present date.
Jan 27, 2023 13:47Driver arrested in Longford Town for drug driving and speeding
The driver tested positive for amphetamines, methamphetamines, opiates, and cocaine.
Jan 27, 2023 13:29
116 new homes built in Shannonside region in Q4 of last year
116 houses were completed in the region during the last three months of the year, while nationally 9,148 new dwellings were built
Jan 27, 2023 13:26
Local company exploring willow as peat alternative to keep business viable
Kevin Mahon from Klansman Deilmann says the lack of any real alternative to peat is a huge issue
Jan 26, 2023 18:04
Chair of LCSP ensures work is ongoing to improve safety in the area
Chair of the Longford Community Safety Partnership. Martina Moloney says there is committed work ongoing to improve things in Longford Town and surrounding areas.
Jan 26, 2023 17:47
Well-known Longford business set to close
Staff have been offered roles in Mullingar.
Jan 26, 2023 13:58
County planners approve new Edgeworthstown telecom mast
Objections to the development included a petition signed by close to 40 residents.
Jan 25, 2023 11:03
Trial begins of Longford/Roscommon residents over human trafficking charges
The two women, with addresses in the Shannonside Region, are accused of trafficking women to work as prostitutes.
Jan 25, 2023 07:52
Investigation launched after reports of shots fired in Longford housing estate
Gardaí were alerted to an incident at the Dún Darrach Housing Estate on the Dublin Road outside the town shortly after 3.40pm.
Jan 24, 2023 18:18
Local councillor criticises Transport Minister's stance on public road funding
Councillor Paraic Brady is calling on the Minister to come to Longford to see the condition of the N4 for himself.
Jan 24, 2023 17:54
Shannonside region set to benefit from new community funding
The community recognition fund is an initiative to support communities that have welcomed people from Ukraine and other countries.
Jan 24, 2023 13:36Shannonside Newsletter
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