News - Longford
Longford councillor says county remains 'poor relation' when it comes to healthcare
Her comments come after the HSE confirmed an ophthalmologist would be seeing both adult and paediatric patients just one day each per week.
Oct 2, 2025 13:53
Shannonside counties braced for arrival of Storm Amy
The warning comes into effect at 2pm tomorrow and will remain in place until 10pm.
Oct 2, 2025 13:38
Over a quarter of local children miss crucial PHN check
Typically, during a 9-12-month check, Public Health Nurses check a baby's physical, social and behavioural development.
Oct 2, 2025 10:00
Local weather warning in place
The warning took effect at 6am and will remain in place until 8pm tonight.
Oct 2, 2025 07:19
Positive health watchdog report for Longford care facility
An announced inspection of Kilshrewley Gardens was carried out in June, the details of which have been published this week.
Oct 1, 2025 13:47
Minister launches report on services for older people in Longford
The event at the Temperance Hall was organised by Pobal and coincided with International Day of Older People.
Oct 1, 2025 13:35
'Operation Thor’ begins today
It's the annual Garda operation to tackle crime during the darker winter months.
Oct 1, 2025 07:38
Calls for improved tourism in Lanesborough
Oct 1, 2025 07:24
Local area could be hit by leftovers of Hurricane Humberto
Humberto is the third hurricane of this year's Atlantic storm season.
Sep 30, 2025 15:01
Over €4,000 spent on maintenance of council homes locally
Sep 30, 2025 08:39
Local house prices continue to rise
Prices nationally rose by an average of 0.8% during the third quarter of 2025
Sep 30, 2025 07:17
Progress continues to be made on plans for new sports facility in Longford
A new playground and Skate Park have already opened in the area over the past year.
Sep 29, 2025 11:26
New figures show decline in Roads Policing Unit numbers
640 officers are attached to Garda roads policing units nationwide.
Sep 29, 2025 07:36
Almost 900 local families have availed of newborn baby grant
Parents get a once-off payment of €280 after their child or adopted baby is born.
Sep 26, 2025 07:23Shannonside Newsletter
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