News - Longford
Two houses burgled in Longford in 48 hours
No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.
Sep 3, 2025 10:11
Over €700,000 collected by local speed vans
Figures show gardaí have collected €32 million in fines using speed cameras since 2023.
Sep 2, 2025 13:22
School secretaries and caretakers on strike again today
Fórsa head of education, Andy Pike, says the state hasn't made any effort to talk to them.
Sep 1, 2025 08:24
Frustration locally as Longford misses out on Family Life Centre
As part of the expansion of the Túsla National Programme for 2025, Dublin, Monaghan, Louth, Kildare and Galway are to benefit.
Aug 29, 2025 13:33
Longford and Roscommon deemed most affordable counties for first-time home buyers
The research shows that six counties now require salaries above 80 thousand euro to qualify for a mortgage.
Aug 24, 2025 13:41
Events on across region as Heritage Week 2025 wraps up tonight
This year's Heritage Week theme is "Exploring Our Foundations", inviting locals to delve into the building blocks of their cultural and historical roots.
Aug 24, 2025 11:47
Household hazardous waste collection taking place in Longford
The free collection day is taking place at Pearse Park from 10am to 2pm.
Aug 23, 2025 09:22
Glowing HIQA reports for local centres
Inspections took place earlier this year, the details of which have been published this week.
Aug 22, 2025 13:41
LISTEN: Longford students celebrate Leaving Cert results
55% of students at Meán Scoil Mhuire have achieved over 400 points.
Aug 22, 2025 13:23
Construction works underway on major expansion at Center Parcs in Co. Longford
The development is set to increase the capacity of the resort to approximately 3,500 guests per break.
Aug 22, 2025 09:28
New official parking rates announced in Longford Town
Longford County Council announced the revised parking fees, which will come into effect from Monday, 1st September.
Aug 21, 2025 12:57
Just two fines handed out in the region last year for dog fouling
Data gathered by Vision Ireland show that Roscommon County Council handed two fines out for the offence in 2024 whilst no fines were issued in Longford and Leitrim.
Aug 20, 2025 14:41
Investigation continues into Longford town incident
It follows reports of an altercation involving three males at a premises on Main Street on Monday morning.
Aug 20, 2025 12:55Shannonside Newsletter
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