News - Longford

Enquiries continuing into discovery of man's body in Longford

The coroner has been notified.

Nov 28, 2025 13:36

Local projects receive over €1.6 million in Clár funding

The allocation is part of €12.3 million announced by Minister Dara Calleary today.

Nov 28, 2025 11:36

Tributes paid to man who died in Longford workplace accident

Shane Carrigy was aged in his 40s when he died following the incident in the Ballinalee area.

Nov 28, 2025 08:32

Calls for 'Love Longford' campaign locally

Longford County Council signed off on an €80m budget for 2026.

Nov 27, 2025 13:31

Co. Longford road currently closed due to oil spill

UPDATE: The road has now reopened.

Nov 27, 2025 10:27

Investigation continues into criminal damage incident in Longford

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have any information is being urged to contact Gardaí.

Nov 26, 2025 08:15

Local TD confident of N4 upgrade

The NDP has a total investment of €275.4 billion over the 2026-2035 period.

Nov 25, 2025 13:50

Majority of businesses won't be affected by 4% rates increase in Longford

The full increase won't apply to over 80% of ratepayers, because of the Small Business Support Scheme.

Nov 25, 2025 08:46

Longford council agrees to increase commercial rates by 4pc

The council wanted to increase rates by 7 per cent.

Nov 24, 2025 17:42

Ballymahon tourism provider plans active singles events in Longford

Brendan Flanagan, who runs Ethical Tours, says there's a growing tourism market among single people.

Nov 23, 2025 12:43

'You attacked Sarah in the most vicious, violent, evil manner possible...weak, pathetic coward' - Sarah McNally's Longford family tell her killer

In a letter to the court, published in full below, the McNally family told Marcin Pieciak: "You attacked Sarah in the most vicious, violent, evil manner possible. You robbed her of the life she deserved, and absolutely destroyed ours in the process."

Nov 22, 2025 17:40