News - Longford
Two drivers arrested by Longford Gardaí for drug and driving offences
One of the drivers had no insurance, tax, or NCT on their vehicle and also tested positive for cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamines, and benzodiazepines.
Jan 19, 2023 13:27
25 Gardaí in Shannonside divisions injured in assaults on duty last year
Damien McCarthy from the Garda Representative Association says it's a massive problem that needs to be addressed.
Jan 19, 2023 13:25
Argos to shut all Irish stores within next 6 months
The closures affect stores in Longford, Athlone, Cavan and Monaghan.
Jan 19, 2023 11:09
Longford Councillor calls on employers to support retained firefighters
The matter was raised at a meeting of Longford County Council this week.
Jan 19, 2023 07:35
Father and son put on peace bond over 2020 Longford incident
Detective Garda McGovern branded it an 'ugly incident' with Judge Owen handing down an order for the father and son to be subject to a peace bond of €250 each.
Jan 18, 2023 13:42
Local Enterprise Offices help create over 400 new jobs in 2022
Local Enterprise Offices are welcoming the jobs increase for 2022
Jan 18, 2023 13:04
Overseas expert enlisted in investigation into death of baby girl from Longford
The infant passed away in 2017.
Jan 17, 2023 18:36
Over 340 social housing offers refused locally since 2019
Applicants will be suspended from the housing lists if they decline two offers in the space of 12 months.
Jan 17, 2023 13:54
25 properties offered to Longford Council to house Ukrainian refugees
A tax-free recognition payment of €800 per month is available for properties used to house those arriving from Ukraine.
Jan 17, 2023 13:38
Snow showers forecast for parts of Shannonside region tonight
According to Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel, some of the showers could be heavy.
Jan 17, 2023 13:28
Longford out of hours GP service will continue while new operator selected confirms local TD
Longford-Westmeath Deputy, Joe Flaherty, says that he has received assurances that the Longford service will continue to operate and a review is in progress to appoint a new provider.
Jan 16, 2023 17:38
Longford gardaí arrest driver for drug driving
The unaccompanied learner driver was also caught travelling at 94kph in a 50kph zone and claimed they were running late to a driving lesson.
Jan 13, 2023 11:43
Longford Councillor believes people still concerned about future of Out of Hours GP
Councillor Peggy Nolan says that while people are able to access the service locally she is concerned that this is only due to the goodwill of local doctors.
Jan 12, 2023 17:29
Renewed appeal for witnesses to Rathowen crash last month
A Longford man in his 70's died in the crash and Gardaí are looking to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the crash.
Jan 12, 2023 15:22Shannonside Newsletter
Sign up now to keep up to date with the latest news.
Athlone Rd, Townparks,
Longford, Ireland
Eircode: N39 RR67
Copyright © 2026 Shannonside FM. Developed by Square1 and Powered by PublisherPlus