News - Longford

Local motorists advised to exercise caution

Frost, snow, ice and black ice remains on many local, regional and national roads.

Jan 5, 2026 07:41

Francis Kelly lost his life in a three-vehicle crash between Longford town and Edgeworthstown on Saturday at around 7pm

Jan 5, 2026 07:39

Longford has regained it's clean status.

Jan 5, 2026 07:38

Francis Kelly lost his life in a three-vehicle crash between Longford town and Edgeworthstown on Saturday at around 7pm.

Jan 4, 2026 18:51

He has been named locally as 36-year-old Francis Kelly with an address in County Longford.

Jan 4, 2026 15:11

Another man, aged in his 30s, has been taken to hospital with serious injuries, but they aren't life-threatening.

Jan 3, 2026 21:37

Gardaí have confirmed local diversions are in place and the road closure is set to be held for the night.

Jan 3, 2026 20:56

Wintry showers with some snow accumulations as well as sharp or severe frost and ice is forecasted.

Jan 2, 2026 12:17

That's according to the latest Daft.ie report.

Jan 2, 2026 07:17

The hall suffered structural damage following Storm Éowyn and the roof had to be completely replaced.

Dec 30, 2025 10:32

The Shared Island Civic Society Fund supports cross-border partnerships between grassroots community organisations.

Dec 30, 2025 09:26

The report focuses on the average price of a three-bed semi-detached home.

Dec 29, 2025 10:19

Five vehicles were burned out shortly after 5am on Saturday morning in a number of areas.

Dec 29, 2025 10:15

The papers suggest key legal facts were omitted, shaping a narrative that downplayed government responsibility.

Dec 29, 2025 09:22

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