News - Longford
Local schools selected to take part in walking and cycling programme
The scheme hopes to make it safer for children to cycle or walk to school
Jun 21, 2021 11:09
New Garda Superintendent appointed for all of County Longford
The Longford native was previously a Superintendent in Castlerea and has worked as Super in Granard since March 2019
Jun 18, 2021 18:31
Longford Gardai issue warning over recurrence of scam calls
Gardai are also warning the public of fraudsters ringing people and claiming to be members of the force.
Jun 18, 2021 17:07
Longford pharmacist hopes local branches can help ease vaccine hesitancy
The vaccine portal for those aged 35-39 will open on Sunday.
Jun 17, 2021 12:04
Longford Civil Defence urge public not to interfere with life rings
The Civil Defence were made aware of an issue in Lanesboro earlier this week
Jun 16, 2021 17:09
Almost €400k announced for historical heritage projects in Shannonside region
Rahara church in Roscommon is to receive over €60,000
Jun 16, 2021 12:52
Council clarify traffic management plans at problem Longford junction
Following the works, A yield sign had remained in place on the footpath, but was removed over the weekend.
Jun 15, 2021 13:14
Longford woman living in Buncrana to protest over Mica controversy
Mary Doherty's home in Buncrana is badly affected by the block controversy
Jun 15, 2021 13:06
Longford Council urged to clarify traffic management plan for confusing N63 junction
Local residents and businesses have raised the issue with the local authority.
Jun 14, 2021 13:36
New local arts festival underway this week
The festival is designed to showcase and encourage the wide pool of talent among young people across the region.
Jun 12, 2021 09:26
Local farmers claim CAP reform does nothing to help rural life
Leitrim was one of the few areas not to have any protest
Jun 11, 2021 13:24
Roscommon records highest number of local Covid cases in last fortnight
Just over 80 cases have been recorded in the Shannonside region in the last fortnight
Jun 10, 2021 16:28
Over a third of Longford businesses refused Covid support grant to date
This scheme aims to help businesses with their fixed costs, for example, rent, utility bills or security.
Jun 9, 2021 11:19
The 37th annual Oliver Goldsmith International Literary Festival takes place online
The 37th annual Oliver Goldsmith International Literary Festival takes place online.
Jun 5, 2021 08:44Shannonside Newsletter
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