News - Longford
Junior Transport Minister wants extra Longford-Sligo trains
Tulsk councillor Seán Moylan says people need them for work, college, or hospital appointments in Sligo.
Jun 19, 2025 17:30
Longford town property deemed 'exempted development' for refugee accommodation
An application submitted by Meadow Connect Ltd proposed the temporary use of 25 Main Street in the town to accommodate displaced persons or international protection applicants.
Jun 18, 2025 13:04
Longford councillor says Providers building won't be used to house refugees
A post, shared by a local anti-IPAS group, claimed an application for a planning exemption had been granted for the property.
Jun 17, 2025 17:15
Newly finished Battery Road in Longford to be officially opened today
The controversial works on the road took two years to complete, and have resulted in a significant amount of complaints from the public and local businesses.
Jun 17, 2025 07:35
Almost €900,000 in funding secured for local tourism projects
Fáilte Ireland announced the funding, which is part of an allocation of the EU Just Transition Fund.
Jun 16, 2025 13:30
Just 27 council homes received energy upgrades in the last year in Longford
As part of procedures adopted from the Climate Action Plan, all council houses will be upgraded once voided by a tenant, with just 27 retrofitted last year.
Jun 16, 2025 08:13
Contrasting fortunes for Shannonside towns in latest IBAL report
Longford Town has lost it's clean status and dropped to 30th in the rankings.
Jun 16, 2025 07:14
Olivia Mollaghan to represent Longford in Miss Ireland final
A daughter of Pat and Anita Mollaghan, Olivia graduated from DCU last year with a 1st class honours degree in Communications Studies.
Jun 14, 2025 09:18
Men across the Shannonside region urged to get regular health check-ups
It's part of the Men's Health Week campaign which runs until this Sunday.
Jun 13, 2025 17:05
Special Mass taking place this weekend to celebrate a popular Longford priest
Fr Vinny Connaughton is the parish priest of Legan, Ballycloghan, Moydow and Ardagh.
Jun 13, 2025 16:58
Local counsellor highlights growing gambling problem among women
A Longford counselling service says there has been a rise in problem gambling among women.
Jun 13, 2025 13:20
Planning approved for upgrades at Ballymahon walled garden
They plan for the restoration of the existing outbuildings and the extension of the greenhouses, a new multipurpose pavilion and the restoration of the walled garden.
Jun 13, 2025 13:04
Longford man released on bail twice in the space of a week for separate incidents
It follows an incident on Tuesday last at Hanlon's Gala in the town.
Jun 12, 2025 13:35
Road-safety measures aren't working in Longford, claims councillor
Councillor Mick Cahill believes current measures are not proving effective when it comes to slowing motorists down.
Jun 12, 2025 07:34Shannonside Newsletter
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