News - Longford
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 13:08
Local farmers facing impacts of fuel crisis
Earlier this month, a package of measures on fuel costs and to support the transport and farming sectors was announced.
Apr 23, 2026 13:07
Calls for greater Garda visibility in Longford
A number of issues have been raised locally about the rise of anti-social behaviour in the county.
Apr 23, 2026 13:05
Local counties see population decline since 1926
The National Archives have released the 1926 Census of Population records, which show that Ireland's population was 2.97 million that year.
Apr 21, 2026 13:19
Drop in burglaries reported locally
New figures show major reductions in both the Roscommon/Longford and Sligo-Leitrim Garda divisions.
Apr 21, 2026 13:14
Calls for new measures to be introduced to tackle littering in Longford
Fianna Fáil Councillor Kevin Hussey raised the issue at yesterday's Longford Municipal District meeting.
Apr 21, 2026 07:52
Drug-related intimidation happening in every parish, says local Inspector
The County Longford Drug and Alcohol Forum recently launched a new website for support services.
Apr 20, 2026 17:39Shannonside Newsletter
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