News - Longford
Drugs seized during Leitrim Garda clampdown
Checkpoints and patrols were conducted on a number of roads, including the N4.
Jan 26, 2026 07:20
Councillor calls for Longford to be included on fast track train line to Dublin
The issue has also been raised at recent council meetings in Leitrim.
Jan 25, 2026 16:07
Local TD disappointed with non-commitment of Minister
Norma Foley visited Attic House - the planned building for the centre.
Jan 22, 2026 17:27
PODCAST: Minister visits location of Longford's planned family resource centre
Norma Foley visited the planned location of the facility today.
Jan 22, 2026 13:29
Longford town is one of 50 applications for 10 family resource centres - Minister
Minister Norma Foley visited the Attic House on the Ballinalee Road, which has been identified as the premises for the centre.
Jan 22, 2026 12:00
Shannonside sports partnerships allocated almost €1m
Leitrim is getting almost €227,000, with Longford allocated nearly €312,000, and Roscommon getting almost €402,000.
Jan 21, 2026 10:53
Leading economist dismisses farmers' Mercosur concerns
A major protest is taking place in Strasbourg today against the agreement between the EU and four South American countries.
Jan 20, 2026 12:51
Local families to benefit from new-born baby grant
Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary released the figures this week.
Jan 20, 2026 12:47
HSE formally apologises to Longford woman's family, as High Court case settled
Bryonny Sainsbury passed away in August 2021, days after she was injured by her horse.
Jan 20, 2026 12:29
Center Parcs seeking to enhance visitor experience in Ballymahon
Longford County Planners are due to decide on the application in March.
Jan 19, 2026 17:35
Only 14pc of local primary teachers are men
Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon has 199 male primary school teachers and 1,205 female.
Jan 19, 2026 13:47
Six IDA visits locally between January and September
The purpose of these visits is to try to bring more foreign-direct investment to an area.
Jan 19, 2026 13:26
Status yellow fog warning in effect across Shannonside region
Met Éireann says areas of dense or freezing fog are possible, leading to impaired visibility and hazardous travelling conditions.
Jan 18, 2026 07:31
Local counties to be paired with member states during EU presidency
Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee announced the details, which aim to engage communities across the country on Ireland's European relationships.
Jan 17, 2026 12:18Shannonside Newsletter
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