News - Longford

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 15:14

Longford not likely to qualify for Affordable Housing under new national plan

Hundreds of families across the country had been hoping they would finally be able to look forward to buying their own homes under the Housing for All plans

Sep 23, 2021 13:19