News - Longford
Shannonside region under rain and wind warnings today
Flooding, poor visibility and difficulty driving conditions are possible.
Mar 12, 2026 07:23
Urgent appeal for missing girl who may be in Edgeworthstown
Mea Strujic, 15, was last seen over a week ago, on Tuesday, March 10, at approximately 8pm.
Mar 11, 2026 20:36
First-time buyers face 216-year wait for new home in Ballymahon - study
The wait would be 137 years in Longford town, 116 years in Roscommon town, and 109 years in Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim.
Mar 11, 2026 08:13
Yellow wind warning issued to local region
It comes into effect at midnight and will remain in place until 6pm that evening.
Mar 10, 2026 16:47
Local funding allocated to vacant social homes
The total allocation for the Shannonside region represents a 28% increase compared with last year's funding.
Mar 10, 2026 13:08
Longford councillor calls for more female representation in politics
Only two of the 18 seats on Longford County Council are held by women, one of the lowest rates of female representation in the country.
Mar 9, 2026 17:46
Leitrim TD welcomes improvement grants for older homeowners
Minister of State and Sligo-Leitrim TD Marian Harkin is encouraging the public to apply for the fund.
Mar 9, 2026 17:43
Over 300 local people treated for heroin addiction last year
Nationally, 7,290 people were given opioid substitution treatment, under the medical card scheme, last year - up 96 from the previous year.
Mar 9, 2026 12:55
Over €6m for housing adaptation grants for Shannonside counties
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne, announced the allocations this morning.
Mar 9, 2026 11:00
Top local businesses honoured during Enterprise Week
Roscommon and Longford Local Enterprise Office's held their annual award ceremonies earlier this week.
Mar 8, 2026 12:33
Over €80,000 earmarked for local agricultural shows
The announcement comes from Minister Dara Calleary, who confirmed 126 shows nationwide will benefit from the funding.
Mar 7, 2026 10:28
Funding sought for potential Longford music museum
The museum would be an immersive heritage attraction celebrating Longford's strong links to Irish country music.
Mar 6, 2026 13:47
Local patients wait for home care support
Waiting lists for home care support in parts of the Shannonside region are the highest in the country.
Mar 6, 2026 13:41
Longford exhibition to celebrate female representatives
The photographic exhibition will be on public display at Áras an Chontae for a week to International Women's Day.
Mar 5, 2026 13:48Shannonside Newsletter
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