News - Longford
Gardai probe string of burglaries in Longford
Gardaí say three burglaries occurred in Edgeworthstown, Lanesboro and Bornacoola last Friday, November 28th.
Dec 2, 2025 13:28
Local TD wants to see Longford schools included in DEIS Plus Programme
The DEIS plus programme is set to provide additional support to a small number of schools with the highest levels of disadvantage.
Dec 1, 2025 17:30
Shop in Longford this Christmas to keep businesses open - Nolan
Hundreds of people gathered on The Square in the town last night, as Santa switched on the Christmas lights.
Dec 1, 2025 14:03
Over 120 people expected to receive Irish citizenship locally
In total, 5,200 people from across the country will be granted Citizenship.
Dec 1, 2025 08:29
Longford lights up with Christmas on the way
There was family entertainment throughout the day on The Square, including live music.
Dec 1, 2025 07:45
Santa switches on Christmas lights in Longford, as hundreds brave lashing rain
Santa arrived at 6pm to switch on the lights at the large Christmas tree above Dealz shop.
Nov 30, 2025 20:00
Rising number of people fined for holding mobile phone while driving across region
There was a significant increase in this offence in the Shannonside region.
Nov 30, 2025 13:46
House prices in Co. Leitrim see sharp rise on last year
That’s according to the latest CSO figures which were published this week.
Nov 30, 2025 12:22
Christmas lights set to be switched on in Longford Town tonight
A busy schedule of events are taking place from 1pm.
Nov 30, 2025 09:10
Ballinalee man who died in workplace accident to be laid to rest today
Shane Carrigy, who was in his 40s, was the manager of Carrigy's Coaches, a leading transport operator based in Ballinalee.
Nov 30, 2025 08:39
Funeral details confirmed for Longford man who died in workplace accident
Shane Carrigy, who was in 40s, passed away on Thursday.
Nov 29, 2025 07:56
Green light for St Mel's overhaul ahead of school merger
The change is expected to accommodate up to 1,200 students on the one campus in time for the start of the 2027 academic year.
Nov 28, 2025 17:14
Two hospitalised following county Longford crashes
Nov 28, 2025 14:43
Over €455,000 in CLÁR funding allocated to Longford
Among those receiving funding is Lús na Greine Family Resource Centre which has been allocated over €76,000
Nov 28, 2025 13:56Shannonside Newsletter
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