News - Longford
Culture Night events to take place locally
It's the 20th edition of the annual celebration.
Sep 19, 2025 13:11
Excitement building in Longford ahead of Cian McPhillips' world final
Sep 19, 2025 13:06
Over €20.2 million on the way for local farmers as part of ANC scheme
In line with last year's arrangement, the payments currently issuing are an 85% advance payment on the ANC Scheme.
Sep 18, 2025 16:31
Connolly Barracks project will be finished in 2027
It received a massive funding boost this week.
Sep 17, 2025 17:31
Local councillor says funding will completely transform Connolly Barracks
She described the announcement as a good news story for the town.
Sep 17, 2025 13:58
Longford's Connolly Barracks set for community hub after €7m funding boost
Senator Joe Flaherty said: “The barracks has long been the starting point for the regeneration of the county town."
Sep 16, 2025 21:28
More than €312,000 awarded for local farm injuries in the last six years
The report, from Ireland’s independent state body for claim resolution, showed animal-related incidents were the leading cause of farm accidents,
Sep 16, 2025 13:55
Longford County Council votes not to support presidential candidate
The decision was confirmed this afternoon after members met with those seeking a nomination in the race to the Áras.
Sep 15, 2025 17:50
Over 100 people expected to receive Irish citizenship locally
In total, 6,000 people from across the country will be granted Citizenship.
Sep 15, 2025 10:55
Special event takes place in Rome to commemorate local priest
Father Joseph Mullooly was remembered earlier this evening at a special event led by the European Ambassador to the Holy See, Martin Selmayr.
Sep 12, 2025 17:22
Major funding boost for mobility vehicles in Shannonside region
Longford Scuba Diving is set to receive a boost of €80,000 for a purpose-built van to facilitate search and recovery operations.
Sep 12, 2025 13:21
Petition gathers pace amid concerns over Longford bus route
Sep 12, 2025 13:13
Fine Gael councillor regrets lack of 'ministerial clout' in Longford
Local Cllr Peggy Nolan has labelled Longford as the "poorer relation":
Sep 11, 2025 16:28
Over 48,000 patients in Shannonside region are GP Visit Card holders
The visit card's eligibility is based on income thresholds and family circumstances.
Sep 10, 2025 17:06Shannonside Newsletter
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