News - Longford
HSE says residents of Longford nursing home are all "well and free from Covid symptoms"
The HSE says that all residents at a Longford nursing home are Covid-free at present. The confirmation comes after reports a staff member of
Aug 27, 2020 12:50
€21,000 worth of cocaine seized in Longford
Cocaine with an estimated value of €21,000 has been seized after two separate searches in Longford town this week. Gardai from the local divisional
Aug 26, 2020 15:44
Longford gardai stop drug-driver with no licence or insurance
Gardai in Longford are investigating after a motorist was found to be driving without a licence or insurance. The car was stopped by Gardaí from
Aug 26, 2020 13:20
Longford school principal relieved after deal to locate classrooms at new premises agreed
The principal of Mean Scoil Mhuire in Longford town says the arrangement to rent space from Turners Print company is a huge relief for the
Aug 25, 2020 17:21
Inland Fisheries launch investigation after chub fish found in River Inny
Inland Fisheries Ireland is actively assessing the extent of the invasion of the River Inny by the chub fish species in order to make a
Aug 25, 2020 16:33
Higgins Family donates "Preloved by Maura" clothes to SVP
Longford's Love Island celebrity Maura Higgins has donated up to 200 items of clothing to local charity shops. The branches of the Society of
Aug 25, 2020 13:00
Mean Schoil Mhuire to lease out extra classroom space at former Longford printing company
A Longford secondary school is to lease out a former printing company in order to provide essential classroom space. It's understood agreement has been
Aug 25, 2020 12:28
Invasive fish species discovered in Longford river.
An invasive fish species has re-appeared in Co. Longford. Inland Fisheries Ireland says Chub has been found in the River Inny. It says the
Aug 25, 2020 11:34
Longford dentist calls for different approach to Covid testing for kids before flu season
A Longford healthcare professional says we need to adopt a different approach on Covid testing for children with colds before the season begins in earnest.
Aug 24, 2020 13:08
Orange and yellow rainfall alerts issued for region
Two new weather warnings have been issued for the Shannonside Northen Sound region as Storm Francis is set to make landfall tonight. Met Eireann has
Aug 24, 2020 11:53
Drumlish Community Centre gets the green light for extensive redevelopment
Drumlish has been given the green light to move forward with an extensive redevelopment of their community centre building. Longford County Council granted permission for
Aug 22, 2020 09:49
Longford coach operator suggests government may do another U-turn on school bus plans
A Longford coach operator says he believes there may have to be yet another U-turn on school bus transport and Covid-19 regulations. There
Aug 21, 2020 15:31
Drugs destined for Longford seized at Dublin parcel centre
Drugs which were addressed to a property in Longford were among items discovered by officers at the Dublin parcel hub this week. Over 2kgs of
Aug 21, 2020 10:44
Athlone and Longford badly affected as Storm Ellen wrecks havoc on electricity network
The ESB is working to restore power to 194 thousand homes, farms and businesses after Storm Ellen. Severe flooding has been reported in West Cork
Aug 20, 2020 09:23Shannonside Newsletter
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