News - Longford
Significant increase in cost of renting properties in Leitrim and Longford
The cost of renting in this region has shot up in the last 12 months; in two areas especially.
Sep 30, 2021 13:18
Significant delays to plans to demolish Lanesboro power station
Despite hopes to the contrary, a series of internal reports commissioned by the ESB found that the plants would need to be entirely demolished
Sep 29, 2021 07:56
Cruthú Arts Festival returns to Longford this week
A varied programme of events are planned during the week-long festival.
Sep 28, 2021 16:37
A further 1,049 new cases of Covid-19 reported
The Department of Health has reported a further 1,049 new cases of Covid-19.
Sep 27, 2021 17:43
Europe Direct Centre encourages people to learn more about the EU
The Europe Direct Centre provides a variety of services including a free phone link to the Europe Direct helpdesk.
Sep 27, 2021 16:55
Dutch Ambassador hopes local towns can maximise water tourism
The Ambassador discussed tourism in the Shannonside region on a recent visit to Longford and Leitrim.
Sep 27, 2021 16:47
Plans for an extra Bank Holiday are at an advanced stage
Longford-Westmeath Junior Minister Peter Burke is hopeful an extra bank holiday can be achieved.
Sep 27, 2021 12:32
Roscommon and Leitrim properties increase by over 4 percent
In Roscommon, 75 per cent of sales in the last three months were family homes to people returning from cities
Sep 27, 2021 08:46
Over one and a half tonnes of waste collected locally in recent clean up initiative
Almost half a tonne of litter was collected in five locations across the county of Longford.
Sep 25, 2021 11:31
Clonfin Centenary Commemoration taking place this weekend
The events were postponed previously due to Covid restrictions.
Sep 25, 2021 08:40
Part 8 notice published for Mid Shannon Wilderness Park in Longford
The development of walking and cycling trails across the country in recent years have proved hugely popular with the public as a safe place to exercise and enjoy the great outdoors
Sep 24, 2021 13:47
Covid incidence rate decreasing across the Shannonside region
Three local areas are being monitored for higher levels of virus transmission.
Sep 24, 2021 08:45
Call for local councils to be allowed use vacant stock for Affordable Housing
Expectations have been dashed that the Affordable Housing scheme will be rolled out in Longford
Sep 23, 2021 17:17
The EU hope to introduce a common charger for all devices
A common charger would improve consumer convenience and the environment.
Sep 23, 2021 15:14Shannonside Newsletter
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