News - Longford
Greenlight for major extension to St. Joseph's Care Centre in Longford
A major extension to St. Joseph's Care Centre in Longford has been given the green light. County planners have granted permission for the development
Feb 18, 2021 16:35
Longford Gardaí crack down on dangerous driving
Feb 18, 2021 11:14
Calls to extend public consultation of N4 Mullingar to Longford upgrade
There are calls for the consultation period on the N4 Mullingar to Longford upgrade to be extended past its proposed closure date of March 19th.
Feb 17, 2021 16:17
L.W.R. Local Link delivers Valentine's Day cheer to cocooning customers
A Longford, Westmeath and Roscommon Local Link bus driver has launched a personal project to spread Valentine's Day cheer to his elderly passengers. Enda
Feb 12, 2021 14:20
Longford planners greenlight demolition of Bohan's Bar in Newtownforbes for housing development
Longford planners have granted permission for the demolition of Bohan's Bar in Newtownforbes and the construction of 14 new houses. Plans submitted by J. &
Feb 12, 2021 11:26
Longford Gardaí investigating alleged sexual assault in the town
Longford gardaí are investigating an alleged sexual assault in the town yesterday morning. The alleged incident took place in the Farnagh area on the outskirts
Feb 12, 2021 08:43
Hero Longford woman saves baby girl following medical emergency
A Longford businesswoman is being hailed as a hero, following her quick actions in saving the life of a baby girl last week. Freda Farrel,
Feb 11, 2021 12:43
Longford County Council offers apology to survivors of Mother and Baby Homes
Longford County Council has offered an apology to all survivors of mother and baby homes. Cathaoirleach Paul Ross offered an unreserved apology for the pain
Feb 10, 2021 16:36
Seriously ill Longford woman travels to Mexico for specialist cancer treatment following success of Go Fund Me page
A Longford woman who last week settled her case following a legal battle over the handling of her smear tests, has travelled to Mexico today
Feb 9, 2021 13:22
Woman arrested in Lanesboro following drug seizure
Over €4,000 of cocaine has been seized by Gardai in Lanesboro. Members of the regional drugs unit conducted a search of a property in
Feb 9, 2021 10:19
Covid-19 vaccine centres to be set up across the Shannonside region
The HSE is to establish vaccination centres across the Shannonside region as the country prepares to move to the next stage of Covid-19 inoculations.
Feb 8, 2021 13:39
Longford Rugby Club Notes Weekending February 7
Longford rugby club notes week ending February seventh. <strong>Head coach Glenn Baskett reacts to the announcement of end of competitive Domestic rugby season.</strong> “
Feb 8, 2021 11:31
The Battle of Clonfin 100th anniversary will be celebrated online tomorrow
The 100th anniversary of the Battle of Clonfin in north Longford will be celebrated online this Sunday. In order to follow Government guidelines regarding Covid-
Feb 6, 2021 10:17Shannonside Newsletter
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