News - Longford
Valentine's Day spending reveals strong sales locally
Over half a million euro was spent on flowers alone on February 13th 2025.
Feb 9, 2026 13:47
Over 3,600 cars failed NCT test across region so far this year
The statistics were made available on the official NCT website.
Feb 8, 2026 09:17
13 suppliers providing hot school meals in Co. Roscommon
The scheme has been available to all primary schools since September.
Feb 7, 2026 11:23
Government criticised for failing to properly resource social housing audits in Longford
It comes as figures show just 1.72% of social homes in the county have been audited by the local authority.
Feb 6, 2026 13:37
Over 700 vehicles seized in three local counties
In the Mayo, Roscommon and Longford Division, a total of 708 seizures took place over the year.
Feb 6, 2026 07:16
Calls for increased HAP thresholds
Feb 5, 2026 13:22
Calls for new post-primary school for Edgeworthstown
Fine Gael Cllr Paul Ross is calling for support from Longford County Council at next weeks council meeting.
Feb 5, 2026 13:17
Longford & Roscommon two poorest counties in terms of disposable income
Nationally, Dublin is at the top of the list with an average disposable income per person of over €33,000 per person with Limerick and Cork making up the top three.
Feb 5, 2026 11:25
Jobs in jeopardy at Eurogiant stores in Longford and Roscommon
The company that runs the chain of discount stores has gone into liquidation.
Feb 5, 2026 08:11
Teen arrested at the scene of serious Ballymahon crash
A man in his 80s was badly injured after being hit by a car on Main Street, Ballymahon, on Monday evening.
Feb 4, 2026 10:59
11-week wait for driving test in Longford
Longford has the longest wait for a driving test locally, with learner drivers waiting around 11 weeks.
Feb 4, 2026 07:18
Funeral of Derek Cobbe takes place
He passed away on Friday last following a prolonged illness and was laid to rest this afternoon in Saint Paul’s Church Cemetery, Newtownforbes.
Feb 3, 2026 17:49
Ballymahon's Main Street reopens
Gardai are continuing to appeal for witnesses to come forward.
Feb 3, 2026 17:45
Funeral of former Longford goalkeeper John Heneghan takes place
He was goalkeeper on the county’s history-making 1966 National League and 1968 Leinster Senior Football Championship winning teams.
Feb 3, 2026 17:44Shannonside Newsletter
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