News - Longford
Longford couple sent forward for trial following incident where Garda's gun was discharged
A Longford couple have been sent forward for trial to the Circuit Court arising out of an alleged incident where a Garda's firearm was
Jun 24, 2020 12:29
Councillor hopes Center Parcs re-opening will boost local economy
A south Longford Councillor has claimed that the decision by Center Parcs to re-open next month is the economic kick-start the region needs
Jun 23, 2020 17:26
Man told Longford Garda she should be 'shot like her friend in Castlerea'
A Longford man has appeared in court after allegedly telling a garda that she and her colleagues "should be shot" like her "friend in Castlerea".
Jun 23, 2020 16:48
Gardai investigating armed robbery of Longford shop
Gardai are investigating after a man robbed a shop in Longford on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred at around 2.35pm at premises in the
Jun 21, 2020 11:46
Longford county librarian says new 'contact and collect' service has been huge success
Longford County Librarian Mary Carleton Reynolds says there's been a great response to the new "contact and collect" service which began at libraries all
Jun 17, 2020 11:04
Local rural transport providers to encourage passengers to use facemasks
Rural transport providers in the Shannonside region are encouraging people to wear face coverings. While face coverings are not mandatory, companies that operate routes across
Jun 16, 2020 13:33
Five people appear in court following Longford public disorder incident
Five people have appeared in court after an outbreak of violent disorder in Longford on Sunday. Three women and two men were arrested yesterday after
Jun 16, 2020 11:54
Longford gardai investigate violent disorder incident at McEoin Park
Jun 15, 2020 08:11
Black lives matter protest in Longford today
A demonstration to highlight resistance to racism in Longford will take place this afternoon. It's been organised for the Market Square at 2 pm,
Jun 13, 2020 08:40
Court hears Longford hit-and-run victim had to learn to read and write again after crash
Longford Circuit Court has heard how a man had to learn how to read and write again following a hit and run in Edgeworthstown almost
Jun 10, 2020 17:34
Longford economist hopes Shannonside region can capitalise on post-Covid-19 work environment
One of the country's leading economists believes the Covid-19 pandemic could provide a unique long term opportunity for the Shannonside Northern Sound region.
Jun 8, 2020 17:56
Hopes progress made on women's issues can continue
Longford woman Louise Lovett says she hopes progress on women's issue that has been made during the past weeks of pandemic lockdown can be
Jun 7, 2020 13:17
Athlone the only local NCT centre reopening tomorrow
Motorists in the Shannonside Northern Sound region will have to wait a little longer for NCT centres in the region to re-open. Meanwhile, the
Jun 7, 2020 09:15Shannonside Newsletter
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