News - Longford
'A very well known and loved individual' - popular Strokestown man died after Longford crash
The man in his 80s was struck by a car on Earl Street on Tuesday morning and was critically injured.
Apr 30, 2026 07:44
Longford health facility gets green light from planners
The application was approved by Longford county planners this week, subject to 11 conditions.
Apr 30, 2026 07:14
Up to 30 per cent of Longford road signage is 'unnecessary'
That's according to councillor Seamus Butler, who called for any available underspends from other budgets to be directed at fixing road signs across the county.
Apr 29, 2026 13:39
Man dies after being struck by car in Longford town
He was pronounced deceased yesterday evening and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.
Apr 29, 2026 08:45
Longford people have up to 25pc less money than national average, Dáil told
Deputy Sorca Clarke says the cost-of-living crisis is hitting her constituency hard.
Apr 29, 2026 08:24
Man injured after being struck by car in Longford
The incident happened on Earl Street at around 10am this morning.
Apr 28, 2026 11:54
Spike in domestic violence call-outs 'very concerning' - Longford Women's Link
They rose by 22 per cent in Roscommon, Longford and Mayo in the space of four years.
Apr 27, 2026 13:31
Lack of running tracks across region highlighted in the Seanad
They are the only counties in Ireland that don't have a track for local athletes to train on.
Apr 25, 2026 12:53
Train lines serving local region see increase in passenger numbers
The figures come as Irish Rail highlight the importance of reporting incidents on services to it's anti-social text line.
Apr 25, 2026 11:45
Local TD says government must stop 'treating additional needs as inconvenience'
That's according to local Sinn Féin TD Sorca Clarke, who was speaking during a debate on Special Education in the Dáil this week.
Apr 25, 2026 09:25
Over 110 local adults living in emergency accommodation in March
The figure was revealed in the Department of Housing's monthly report.
Apr 24, 2026 17:55
Temperatures set to remain high across Shannonside region
Counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon have each seen a soar in recent days.
Apr 24, 2026 17:40
Gardaí seize drugs in two separate searches in Longford town
The drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.
Apr 23, 2026 17:47
CSO report highlights remote living
The Central Statistics Office's report examines social and economic characteristics of life in Ireland across urban and rural areas.
Apr 23, 2026 13:08Shannonside Newsletter
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