News - Longford
Longford Gardaí appealing for witnesses following incident of suspected criminal damage
Gardaí are asking anyone who witnessed anything suspicious to contact the local Garda station.
Apr 7, 2025 15:31
Call to celebrate Africa Day in Longford next month
The annual celebrations will be taking place across thirty-one local authorities and aims to honour and recognise the work of African communities.
Apr 6, 2025 14:20
Green light for upgrades at a Longford GAA club
Rathcline GAA club in Lanesborough had applied to Longford county planners for alterations to the facade and windows of its existing gym.
Apr 6, 2025 11:48
Longford hosts fundraising event for St Christopher's Special School
The event is also being used to raise awareness of autism with a pop up shop opening at Grafton Court at 10 am.
Apr 5, 2025 08:41
Over €11 million in national funding secured to support local communities
Initiatives in counties Leitrim, Longford, and Roscommon will be eligible for the funding, which has increased to €65,000 per project this year.
Apr 4, 2025 17:35
Autism awareness event to kick off in Longford town tomorrow
Members of the public are also encouraged to support the group's bucket collection.
Apr 4, 2025 13:42
Fine Gael Senator highlights decline of rural Longford in Seanad
Paraic Brady has called for Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan to address the issue.
Apr 4, 2025 13:19
Fine Gael setting their sights on four seats in North Longford for LE29
Councillor Dalton returned to the fold last night following a close vote among local party members to take Paraic Brady's vacant seat.
Apr 4, 2025 13:08
Local companies set to be hit hard by Trump tariff fallout
The Government says Europe needs to respond calmy and maturely to the US President’s announcement.
Apr 3, 2025 13:29
Public urged to ensure they're vaccinated against measles after local alert
Measles is a highly infectious disease that can cause serious complications, particularly in children under one year of age.
Apr 3, 2025 11:13
Gardaí seize substantial amount of drugs and cash in Longford operation
This seizure forms part of Operation Tara, the Gardaí national anti-drugs strategy targeting drugs distribution networks.
Apr 2, 2025 15:36
Works begin on installation of Battery Road traffic lights
The lights will be turned on after the completion of the long term Battery road works.
Apr 2, 2025 13:29
Longford Chamber Chair welcomes funding for N4 upgrade
€2.4 million was allocated to the project last week by the Department for Transport.
Apr 1, 2025 08:24
Almost 900 people across region availing of social housing support scheme
They receive the Housing Assistance Payment, which is for people who have a long-term housing need.
Mar 31, 2025 11:34Shannonside Newsletter
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