News - Longford
Over 170 commencement notices issued locally
The Department of Housing has published the latest figures
Jun 19, 2026 13:02
Full broadband coverage on the way for Longford
Also included in the roll-out are counties Westmeath and Tipperary.
Jun 19, 2026 13:00
Gerry Hagan to be elected as Longford cathaoirleach today
The Fine Gael representative will replace his party colleague Garry Murtagh in the role.
Jun 19, 2026 07:19
Local region escapes weather warnings
Counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon have each seen mixed temperatures recently.
Jun 18, 2026 17:20
Delays to delivery of N4 upgrade criticised
Longford Councillors were given an update on the project this month.
Jun 18, 2026 17:17
Clarity sought over local short-term let sector
A property will require planning permission to be allowed to be placed on the register.
Jun 18, 2026 13:49
Cllr Mark Casey set to become new Cathaoirleach of Ballymahon MD
The Independent will replace Fine Gael's Martin Skelly in the role.
Jun 18, 2026 07:45
Longford organisation condemn vandalism
The organisation has handed CCTV footage to Gardaí, who are investigating the incident.
Jun 17, 2026 17:18
People in Leitrim and Longford waiting over 3 months for a driving test
That's according to new figures released to the Irish Times.
Jun 17, 2026 13:36
Locals named on latest tax defaulters list
It includes those who failed to declare income tax returns, were involved in the smuggling and illegal sale of tobacco, and the misuse of green diesel.
Jun 16, 2026 17:31
Local authority submitted no projects under a new housing fund
Three local projects were approved in Leitrim and Roscommon as part of the Government's Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund.
Jun 16, 2026 17:26
Appeal issued over Longford arson attack
The house was in flames and there was extensive damage, but no one was injured.
Jun 16, 2026 13:46
Three due in court over Athlone drug-related intimidation
A woman in her 60s, a man in his 20s and a teenage boy were arrested by Gardaí in Athlone on Tuesday.
Jun 16, 2026 13:38
Man appears in court following alleged disturbance in Co. Longford
Gardaí received the report of the incident, which occurred in the Shanmullagh area, close to Ballinamuck shortly before 6pm on Sunday.
Jun 16, 2026 13:08Shannonside Newsletter
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