News - Longford
Hopes that €68m funding will boost tourism across Shannonside region
Head of Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, Paddy Matthews says that just under half of the money has been allocated to developing cycling and walking trails across the region.
Dec 19, 2022 17:49
Night-time restrictions on Longford water supply in place from tonight
The restrictions will be in place between 11pm and 6:30am and affect a large area of Longford.
Dec 19, 2022 17:35
Shannonside region recording low level of COVID infections overall
While the levels across all three counties are low, the number of people presenting with COVID or COVID-like symptoms to hospitals has risen since November
Dec 19, 2022 13:36
Local support service says domestic violence levels in Shannonside region increasing
Longford Women's Link DV manager, Natalie O' Reilly says they have accompanied and supported 23 women in Longford Court in the last 10 days alone.
Dec 19, 2022 13:35
Planning permission lodged for works at protected Longford building
Longford County Council will decide on the application in February.
Dec 19, 2022 11:14
Leitrim had least amount of planning granted last autumn
Planning permissions were given for almost 7,000 houses and apartments nationally during the last three months
Dec 19, 2022 07:46
Two sports institutions seek to upgrade their facilities
Planners will make a decision on the submission in 2023
Dec 18, 2022 10:25
Planning lodged for expansion of Longford ISPCA headquarters
Included in the application is constructing 2 detached kennelling structures, two treatment rooms, a laundry room, kitchen, and two storage rooms.
Dec 16, 2022 13:27
Over 520 people cautioned by local Gardai since 2019
Sligo Leitrim Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny released the figures as part of a parliamentary question in the Dail this week.
Dec 15, 2022 09:36
Longford Council agree to withdraw Greyhound Track as site for modular housing
The issue was raised at a Council meeting on Wednesday.
Dec 15, 2022 07:38
Major step forward for Longford Skate park following funding grant
Longford Skate Committee say it is vital for skaters to be involved in the design process.
Dec 14, 2022 17:17
Over two million euro allocated to Shannonside region under Town and Village Renewal Scheme
A total of €27 million was announced nationally under scheme which aims to combat dereliction and breathe new life into rural towns and villages.
Dec 14, 2022 13:29
Longford to gain access to Government housing support a year after launch
The affordable housing scheme qualification criteria originally excluded 14 counties from accessing its support.
Dec 13, 2022 17:09
Planning for demolition of Edgeworthstown hotel approved
Plans put forward for the site include the construction of a mixed use two storey terraced block incorporating a retail/commercial space on ground floor and a 1 bedroom apartment on the first floor.
Dec 13, 2022 13:23Shannonside Newsletter
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