News - Longford
High hopes for step forward for Longford Skate park
It's hoped upcoming funding from the Department of Rural Regeneration will help see the project come together.
Aug 29, 2022 13:58
Gardai renew appeal for witnesses to armed robbery of shop in Longford
The robbery took place on August 14th between 2.30 and 3.30 pm.
Aug 28, 2022 12:52
Solar power plans for popular Longford filling station
Hanlon's Gala store on the Dublin road is the third well known business in the town seeking the installation of the panels
Aug 26, 2022 09:19
No bail for pair accused in multi-million euro midlands drugs seizure
8.4 million euro worth of cocaine was seized in Westmeath after they arrived in the midlands via a small plane landing in Longford.
Aug 25, 2022 15:35
Local town records second highest vacancy rate nationwide
Vacancy rates fell locally month by month this summer.
Aug 25, 2022 13:23
Planning sought for new Edgeworthstown communication mast
A decision will be made in October.
Aug 25, 2022 07:24
Over 40 drink driving convictions in the Shannonside region in 2022
Longford recorded the highest level of offenses.
Aug 24, 2022 14:01
Uptake of second booster vaccine not as strong according to local pharmacist
The lack of activities requiring a vaccination cert have resulted in less of an uptake of the booster.
Aug 24, 2022 13:46
Teenager charged over alleged Longford Garda assault
A male Garda received injuries during the alleged incident.
Aug 24, 2022 11:14
Longford publicans purchase well known Dublin Pub
The family are known for their popular 'Pig N Whistle' bar chain in New York.
Aug 22, 2022 15:12
Longford poet Feli Speaks set to launch a debut album
Aug 21, 2022 10:22
Local events ongoing across the weekend to celebrate end of Heritage Week
Events are taking place in Granard, Kiltyclogher and Castlecoote.
Aug 19, 2022 18:05
Leitrim home to majority of locally settled Ukrainian refugees
Nationally there are now over 48,000 Ukrainians settled in Ireland who fled the conflict.
Aug 19, 2022 17:47
Infrastructure issues remain chief concern at Longford Care Home
HIQA inspectors highlighted the strong relationship between staff and residents.
Aug 19, 2022 13:47Shannonside Newsletter
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