News - Longford
Longford parkrun celebrates ninth anniversary tomorrow morning
Parkruns take place weekly across the Shannonside region and are designed to foster a sense of community and encourage participation in physical activity.
May 16, 2025 17:20
Man in his 30s found dead in Longford town
A man in his 30s was pronounced dead at the scene.
May 16, 2025 15:49
Longford Gardaí warn of delays tonight as All Ireland u-20 semi-final takes place
A large crowd of around 4,000 people is expected with heavy traffic on approach roads to the ground.
May 16, 2025 12:49
Local counties saw highest growth rates of rent for new tenancies in last three months of 2024
A total of 2,989 new private tenancies were recorded across both counties in the first three months of 2025.
May 16, 2025 07:20
Future new IDA Longford factory shows need for rapid progress on N4 roads project
At a meeting of Longford County Council yesterday, IDA management confirmed that the site, which is near Longford Town and within the N4 bypass, is in the final stages of being secured.
May 15, 2025 17:34
Longford needs worker infrastructure to support any new IDA Factory - Butler
Housing, entertainment and transport infrastructure must be increased in the county to support workforce growth.
May 15, 2025 14:14
Plans lodged to retain Cloondara telecom mast in Longford
County planners will decide on the issue in July with submissions open on the application for the next four weeks.
May 15, 2025 11:12
IDA confirm site for Advanced Factory Building in Longford very close to being secured
The facility has long been called for by local representatives who believe the site could become home to a large scale employer in the county.
May 14, 2025 17:42
Longford care service highly praised following HIQA inspection
Esker Gardens is a community facility designed for up to four residents and provides long term, 24 hour care to residents who are over 18.
May 14, 2025 13:34
Man arrested following public order incident at Longford Train Station
He is due to appear at Longford District Court at a later date.
May 14, 2025 12:46
Woman caught with proceeds of crime at her home in Longford says she has learned a "dear lesson."
Antoinette Devaney of 14 Old Ardnacassa, Dublin Road, Longford previously pleaded guilty to money laundering in Longford Circuit Criminal Court with a sentence hearing taking place last week.
May 13, 2025 17:26
Fire Service deployed to North Longford village after bog blaze reignites
Bog fires are known to burn and smolder underground, and can be extremely difficult to fully put out without heavy and prolonged rain.
May 13, 2025 16:17
Councils called on to protect landlords renting through housing support schemes
Padraig Finnegan says his property has been left in ruins, leaving him facing significant financial cost in cleaning and repairing the house.
May 13, 2025 13:20
Longford one of six counties that have recorded no road deaths in 2025
According to the Irish Independent, road deaths are down 12.5% compared to the same time last year.
May 13, 2025 11:21Shannonside Newsletter
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