News - Longford
Athlone based national school moving from Catholic patronage
Cornamaddy national school will become a multi-denominational community national school under the Longford-Westmeath ETB.
Jan 12, 2023 13:08
Longford students win 'designer of the year' at Junk Kouture
It's the first time the competition has been held outside of Ireland.
Jan 11, 2023 21:18
Three arts centres in Shannonside region receive Arts Council funding
The Backstage Theatre in Longford, the Dock in Leitrim, and the Roscommon Arts Centre will receive a share of over half a million euro in funding.
Jan 11, 2023 17:26
Longford students hoping for success at Junk Kouture final in Abu Dhabi
The award winners will be announced shortly before six pm this evening.
Jan 11, 2023 15:49
Ballinalee resident believes new pilot hackney service will greatly benefit the area
Ballinalee man Jimmy Fox says local groups and businesses will greatly benefit from a reliable hackney service in the area.
Jan 11, 2023 13:30
Public shouldn't lose access to politicians through new security measures argues Local TD
Longford-Westmeath TD, Sorca Clarke believes that, while precautions are necessary, Ireland must retain open access to representatives.
Jan 10, 2023 17:10
14 schools in Shannonside region represented at BT young scientist exhibition
Schools across Longford, Leitrim, and Roscommon will exhibit on topics ranging from climate change, road safety, and the energy crisis.
Jan 10, 2023 13:53
New hackney pilot scheme launched in Elphin and Ballinalee
The scheme is intended to support areas without a full time taxi service, and the NTA are now seeking applications for drivers.
Jan 10, 2023 13:48
Four local towns praised in IBAL survey for 2022
Nationally, Naas in Co Kildare has been crowned Ireland's cleanest town or city for the second year in a row.
Jan 9, 2023 13:45
Slight decrease in number of homeless in Shannonside region in November 2022
The number of homeless nationally increased to 8,048, while the Shannonside region experienced a marginal decrease.
Jan 9, 2023 13:30
Carrick on Shannon and Castlerea NCT centres with pass rates below 50%
According to Independent.ie, Carrick on Shannon and Castlerea both had some of the worst pass rates nationally.
Jan 9, 2023 13:21
Over 50 motorists arrested locally for drink and drug driving over Christmas
The operation focused on what Gardaí called the four life saver offenses.
Jan 9, 2023 07:47
Two local businesses benefit from Arts Council funding
No organizations in Roscommon received strategic funding
Jan 7, 2023 14:23Shannonside Newsletter
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