News - Longford
Close to 1000 people across the Shannonside region waiting on social housing
Mar 10, 2021 09:29
Longford resident who was illegally adopted says time for state apologies is over
Longford resident Maragaret Norton says the time is long past for apologies, and people who were illegally adopted in this country are still being insulted
Mar 4, 2021 12:42Ten new cases of Covid in Longford as county's incidence rate remains worryingly high
A further 359 Covid-19 cases have been confirmed - the lowest daily figure since mid-December. 14 additional deaths have also been recorded. There are
Mar 2, 2021 17:57
Hiqa report finds Longford adult respite disability service fully compliant with standards
Adult respite provided by St. Christopher's Service in Longford Town has been found to be fully compliant in all areas of care following a
Mar 2, 2021 11:16Roscommon people "most likely" to breach Covid 5km restrictions
Roscommon has recorded the lowest rate nationwide of people staying within 10km of their home during lockdown. Every county has had an increase in the
Mar 1, 2021 13:40
Longford Gardaí launch new policing operation to help rejuvenate town businesses
Businesses across Longford Town are being urged to attend a virtual meeting next week to learn about a new project underway to rejuvenate business in
Feb 26, 2021 16:53
Longford school principal describes "utter fear" as man held screwdriver to her neck
A Longford national school principal has told a court how she was frozen with fear after a masked raider held a screwdriver to her throat
Feb 26, 2021 16:22
Longford mother tells court Gardai saved her life during violent attack by ex-partner
A mother of three has told of how she is lucky to be alive after quick-thinking gardai found her ex-partner strangling her in
Feb 25, 2021 15:18
Longford group make last-gasp effort to persuade County Council to secure former greyhound track site
There are calls for Longford County Council to ensure the purchase of the former greyhound track in the county town. Campaign group, Longford Greyhound Track
Feb 25, 2021 13:06
Fears opening of Longford vaccine centre to be delayed due to issues over site choice
There are fears that operations at Longford's vaccination centre will be delayed due to suitability issues with the chosen site. Longford Slashers GAA club
Feb 25, 2021 13:01
Man remanded in custody over alleged threats to kill in Longford
A man in his 40s has been remanded in custody after being charged in connection with threats to kill and assault in Longford this month.
Feb 25, 2021 12:50
Man due in court charged with threats to kill in Longford
A man in his 40s is due in court this morning charged with threatening to kill another individual in County Longford earlier this month. The
Feb 25, 2021 08:27
Engineer says no extension planned for public consultation on N4 Mullingar-Longford upgrade
The senior engineer in charge of the Mullingar to Longford N4 upgrade has said there won't be any extension of the public consultation period
Feb 25, 2021 07:52
PICS: Mystery as bodies of dead frogs discovered at Longford's Mall park
Investigations are underway after the discovery of the bodies of dozens of dead frogs in the mall park in Longford town centre. The bodies of
Feb 24, 2021 13:46Shannonside Newsletter
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