News - Longford
Longford senator urging parents not to put pressure on children ahead of state exams
Senator Paraic Brady says Drumlish and Newtownforbes have been hit by mental health issues recently - with the loss of a number of students' friends.
May 31, 2026 12:31
Temperatures set to remain high locally
Some parts of Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon saw temperatures hit the mid to high twenties earlier this week.
May 29, 2026 13:25
Local senator calls for garda management to apologise to Longford inspector
35-year-old Edward 'Blondie' Stokes was jailed last week for a dog attack on Inspector Tom Quinn in Ferriskill, Granard, in 2018.
May 29, 2026 13:02
Councillor who once called for demolition of Longford building welcomes its sale
It followed a proposal to sell the building to a property developer who planned on using it for social media.
May 28, 2026 17:36
Longford properties searched as Gardaí target online fraud
Two men, one in their 30s and their 60s were arrested.
May 28, 2026 17:31
Outgoing Longford MD Cathaoirleach chairs final meeting
It was her second term as Cathaoirleach and she said the sale of the landmark Providers building was a full circle moment.
May 28, 2026 13:13
Local Senator hits back at Brazlian school meal claims
Brazilian beef faces an EU ban from September, unless the country meets rules on antibiotic use in animals.
May 28, 2026 13:07
Cllrs rally around colleague following fall
His colleagues expressed their hopes of a speedy recovery while offering their support to Mr Cahill's family.
May 27, 2026 13:07
Apartments approved at site of former Longford church
Saint Michael's Convent of Mercy Church in Newtownforbes is a protected structure.
May 27, 2026 13:02
7km stretch of water mains in Longford to be upgraded
Under the plans announced, 7.2 kilometre of old and damaged water mains in Abbeyshrule are to be repaired.
May 27, 2026 07:25
New calls for bus linking Longford, Rooskey, Carrigallen and Cavan
There is currently no daily bus service serving Carrigallen, Aughavas or Cloone.
May 26, 2026 07:40
Hot spell won't last until bank holiday weekend
People across the Shannonside region are making the most of the warm May sunshine.
May 25, 2026 13:37
Supporters to descend on Longford for Cairn Community Games finals this weekend
Kenagh and Drumlish will play to host to indoor soccer while Edgeworthstown is the venue for handball.
May 23, 2026 08:44
Longford man who ‘relied on family’s reputation’ to perpetuate sexual abuse of ten-year-old girl jailed for five and a half years
Niall McGowan (32), of Newtownforbes, Co Longford, appeared before a sitting of Longford Circuit Court, having been found guilty of five counts of sexual assault on the ten-year-old girl, at his residence.
May 22, 2026 14:06Shannonside Newsletter
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