News - Longford
Longford has lost nine gardaí since December
No new Gardaí were allocated for Roscommon-Longford from the newest batch of graduates announced last week.
Feb 12, 2026 07:19
Standing orders suspended briefly at today's Longford County Council meeting
The move was made in solidarity with Gardaí and emergency services following Monday nights double stabbing in the county town.
Feb 11, 2026 16:48
Plans unveiled for 27-acre solar farm in north Longford
It would provide enough energy to power up to 3,000 homes a year.
Feb 11, 2026 09:52
Popular local service station and shop sold
The transaction was handled by Smith Property.
Feb 10, 2026 17:18
Tefia Park remains sealed off
Feb 10, 2026 17:11
Longford man jailed for 15 months for drugs and money-laundering offences - after nearly €28,000 in cash found in his home
The court heard he initially said most of the money was his mother-in-law's - and the rest was a deposit for a gravestone.
Feb 10, 2026 15:31
Longford man pleads guilty to harassing female solicitor
Patrick Cassidy, of Dromard, Moyne, made the plea at Longford Circuit Court this afternoon.
Feb 10, 2026 15:26
Plans afoot to boost long-term housing
Agreement was reached within Government last night, marking a change from initial plans to target towns of 10 thousand people.
Feb 10, 2026 13:32
Lack of social house audits locally
The audit evaluates the condition, safety, and energy efficiency of homes
Feb 10, 2026 12:53
Man dumped outside Longford Garda Station after double stabbing
A local councillor says armed gardai are needed to prevent a reprisal.
Feb 10, 2026 11:33
LISTEN: Teffia Park in Longford sealed off after two men (20s and 30s) seriously injured in 'double stabbing'
Gardai say two men, aged in their 20s and 30s, received serious injuries and were taken to Mullingar Hospital for treatment.
Feb 10, 2026 08:29
Longford and Leitrim rents could increase by over €3,000 a year, under new rent rules
From March, landlords will be able to reset rent to full market levels for any new tenancy.
Feb 10, 2026 08:19
Two men seriously injured in violent assaults in Longford
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.
Feb 9, 2026 23:49
Emergency services attending N4 crash
The collision occurred a short time ago on the N4 close to Newtownforbes.
Feb 9, 2026 17:35Shannonside Newsletter
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