News - Longford
Local house prices continue to rise
The Central Statistics Office has published the latest Residential Property Price Index.
May 13, 2026 17:21
Labour Court urged to intervene in ambulance dispute
Over 2,000 members took to the picket line nationally over pay and grading.
May 13, 2026 17:20
National Ambulance Service workers strike locally
The protests, which began at 8am are taking place in Athlone, Carrick-on-Shannon, Roscommon and Longford.
May 12, 2026 13:02
Slovakian man charged in relation to Longford stabbing reappears in court
He was granted bail earlier this year and is due to appear before the court again next month.
May 12, 2026 13:01
Gardaí investigating a number of burglaries in Longford and Westmeath
Anyone with any information is asked to contact their local Garda station or the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111.
May 12, 2026 11:13
FTD Brothers cross Longford finish line and complete 15th marathon
Jordan and Cian Adams set off from the Mall in Longford Town this morning and finished their 42.3 km run at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park in the past hour.
May 11, 2026 17:29
Over a thousand line streets for FTD Brothers' Longford leg
May 11, 2026 12:58
Large crowd to gather in Longford today as FTD Brothers run local marathon
Today is Day 16 of their challenge, which involves a marathon starting from The Mall in Longford town at 10am.
May 11, 2026 07:19
Great turnout at Darkness into Light walks across Shannonside region
Hundreds of locals set off in the early hours to raise funds for Pieta's biggest fundraiser, which supports its suicide and self-harm prevention services.
May 9, 2026 07:37
Drug-related intimidation cases rise locally
Drug-related intimidation is a pervasive and under-reported form of criminal activity that affects individuals, families and communities in Ireland.
May 8, 2026 18:14
New Longford clinic could be developed within two years
Councillors gave their backing for the state-of-the-art clinic at the old Providers building in the town.
May 8, 2026 17:56
Retired An Post workers protest in Longford town
They're against current financial penalties imposed on retired An Post workers.
May 8, 2026 17:36
Retired An Post staff to protest in Longford today over pensions
The Post Office Pensioners Union says their pension increases have been capped at 2 per cent since 2013.
May 8, 2026 07:44
Five official Darkness Into Light walks to take place locally tomorrow
Hundreds of people will line the streets of local towns, to raise funds for a suicide and self-harm prevention charity.
May 8, 2026 07:16Shannonside Newsletter
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