News - Longford

Planning sought for development of large concrete plant in Longford

Blessington Stone and Concrete Plant Hire- Rhine Rock are seeking to develop a large concrete batching plant at Rhine, Killoe in the county.

Jan 24, 2023 13:24

Calls for Longford Council to provide site to IDA

The matter was made at a recent meeting of Longford Council.

Jan 24, 2023 07:16

Killoe development group voices concerns over speed in Ennybegs

The Killoe Development Group are proposing a number of measures to slow traffic down.

Jan 23, 2023 17:47

Driving test pass rate across Shannonside region above national average

Carrick-On-Shannon had the highest pass rate last year at 60.8%.

Jan 23, 2023 13:21

Rate of property price inflation has halved in the last 12 months

Jan 21, 2023 09:18

Longford based film set to make US premiere next month

Jan 21, 2023 08:35

N4 upgrade project not key priority according to Transport Minister

The Minister says it's vital for local town centres to be renewed first in order to draw people in and revitalize rural Ireland.

Jan 20, 2023 17:27

BreastCheck screening uptake locally above national target

A spokesperson for the HSE said that identifying those groups less likely to attend will help to reach a national average uptake of 70%

Jan 20, 2023 14:08

Local minister shares concerns over new afforestation plan

The plan involves thousands of acres of rural land being sold to a British Investment Fund.

Jan 20, 2023 14:04

Leitrim has lowest percentage of homes with A energy rating nationally

The latest release from the CSO breaks down the percentage of BER rated homes by county up to December of last year.

Jan 20, 2023 13:48

N4 upgrade being held back by Government argues local councillor

Following a unanimously supported motion from Councillor Seamus Butler at the January meeting of Longford County Council, local representatives are now seeking to meet with Minister Eamon Ryan and Junior Minister Jack Chambers to highlight the urgency of the works.

Jan 19, 2023 17:37