News - Longford
Longford Gardaí investigating act of criminal damage at housing estate
No arrests have been made but Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.
Jul 21, 2025 13:35
Gardaí investigating following disturbance at Longford premises last night
No arrests were made and no injuries were reported.
Jul 21, 2025 08:46
Over 170 Shannonside homes redeveloped under vacant property grant
While 588 applications have so far been approved across the three counties -- of these, 179 were issued Vacant Property Refurbishment Grants upon completion of works.
Jul 21, 2025 07:42
Councillor confirms traffic lights and footpaths planned for new Longford playground
The play area was officially opened by Rural and Community Development Minister Dara Calleary yesterday evening.
Jul 18, 2025 17:13
Over 14,800 motorists across region got penalty points so far this year
The top five penalty point offences include speeding, holding a mobile phone while driving, and driving without reasonable consideration.
Jul 17, 2025 17:35
Reported local cases of sexual assault and rape increase by over 200% since 2003
Information released to Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú by the Irish Prison Service show that as of May of this year, there were 800 sexual offenders in Irish prisons costing the state almost €80 million annually to house.
Jul 16, 2025 13:36
Teen charged with firearms offence in Mullingar
Detective Garda Adrian Reilly gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution at Longford District Court.
Jul 16, 2025 08:11
Nearly 200 Shannonside women had abortions last year
The Department of Health says there were 66 in Roscommon, 81 in Longford and 49 in Leitrim.
Jul 15, 2025 20:38
Judge refuses relocation of Longford fire case to Dublin Circuit Court
Guo Zhong Chen, who is currently detained at Castlerea Prison, reappeared before Longford Circuit Court this afternoon.
Jul 15, 2025 15:02
Local animal rights activist urges owners to keep an eye on pets over warm spells
A status yellow high temperature warning came into affect at midday for Roscommon and Leitrim.
Jul 11, 2025 13:02
High-temperature warning in place for Longford and Roscommon
A status yellow high temperature warning comes into effect at midday for 14 counties.
Jul 11, 2025 12:03
Calls for Family Resource Centre to be established in Longford Town
It also heard Longford town has one of the highest levels of deprivation in Ireland.
Jul 11, 2025 09:57
Longford councillors slam proposals for 22 new wind turbines across county
It would see the erection of 22 wind turbines and a 110kV electrical substation and all associated site works.
Jul 10, 2025 17:39
Longford town has one of the highest levels of deprivation in the country
Longford County Council was told yesterday there's an urgent need for a family resource centre in the town.
Jul 10, 2025 08:14Shannonside Newsletter
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