News - Longford
Public meeting to be held over modular housing plans at Longford greyhound stadium
The proposal was initially discussed at a meeting of Longford M.D.
Dec 1, 2022 13:30
Decrease in number of penalty points issued in Shannonside region in 2021
Roscommon Gardaí issued the most points last year at 7,294.
Dec 1, 2022 13:22
Overloaded truck stopped and seized by Longford Gardaí
The vehicle in question had another tow truck of the same size and model mounted behind it, with Gardaí describing it as dangerously overloaded.
Dec 1, 2022 10:58
Longford woman's inquest told vaccine reaction could be linked to her death
A treating neurologist says it can be taken into account that the vaccine could have caused her illness "in the absence of all other explanations."
Nov 30, 2022 14:24
800 refugees housed in non-residential buildings across Shannonside Northern Sound region
Non-residential buildings refer to locations not specifically designed to house people such as former office or retail units.
Nov 30, 2022 13:14
Shannonside region received four percent of Government funding to repair and re-let homes
In 2022, the Department allocated a national fund of 25 million euro to be made available to local authorities across the country for the remediation of 2,273. Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon received funding for just 104 of these homes out of the national total
Nov 29, 2022 13:37
Decrease in number of people on Working Family Payment in Shannonside region
The latest figures issued by the Minister for Social Protection show an overall decrease in claimants in the Shannonside region between December 2021 and October of this year.
Nov 29, 2022 13:33
Man appears at Longford court in connection with alleged human trafficking activities
The man in his 30s was arrested yesterday when Gardai from Mullingar conducted a search in Galway City.
Nov 29, 2022 12:17
Roscommon records slight rise in homeless figures
A record number of people are now seeking accommodation in Ireland at 11,397.
Nov 29, 2022 07:09
Disagreement over adoption of 5% commercial rates increase in Longford
The decision was voted on at a meeting on Friday evening.
Nov 28, 2022 13:51
Increase in number of children born in Shannonside region this year
192 boys and 182 girls were born in the region in the first half of 2022 according to the Central Statistics Office.
Nov 28, 2022 13:42
Over 500 signatures on petition objecting to modular housing at Longford Greyhound Stadium
The site has been earmarked for the creation of a skatepark and mini harbour connecting to the Royal Canal, with calls also made to include sporting amenities on site such as soccer pitches.
Nov 28, 2022 13:42
Almost €2 million announced for local recreational projects
The funding was announced earlier today.
Nov 28, 2022 13:35
Planning sought for North Longford School extension
Longford County Planners will decide on the application in January.
Nov 28, 2022 11:39Shannonside Newsletter
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