News - Longford
Leitrim has highest percentage of uninhabitable homes in Ireland
The Irish Independent reports there are 558 uninhabitable residential properties in Leitrim - which is 3 per cent of its housing stock.
Jun 16, 2026 07:50
Two local Gardaí included in latest appointments and allocations
The appointments form part of ongoing Garda resource and leadership allocations across the region.
Jun 15, 2026 17:13
Leitrim confirmed as lowest performing county for e-waste recycling
The figures form part of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Ireland's annual report.
Jun 15, 2026 17:11
New website promoting tourism in Longford officially launched
The event took place at the Backstage Theatre in Longford Town.
Jun 15, 2026 17:04
House in Longford Town extensively damaged following arson attack
It happened in McEoin Park in the early hours of this morning.
Jun 15, 2026 13:00
Speeding offences almost treble in Roscommon, Longford and Mayo
The Irish Independent reports the number of motorists caught driving over the speed limit around the country was almost 169,000 in 2025 - a 23 per cent increase on the previous year.
Jun 15, 2026 08:44
Junior Transport Minister to unveil new developments in Roscommon and Longford today
The Junior Transport Minister is visiting the Shannonside region today for a number of engagements.
Jun 15, 2026 07:17
Over 300 GAP inspections took place across region in 2025
A GAP or Good Agricultural Practice inspection refers to audits of farms to make sure they follow strict rules to protect water quality from farm waste.
Jun 14, 2026 11:53
Local TD raises impact of poultry litter ban in the Dáil
Due to its high phosphates content, it is in high demand in the Republic of Ireland.
Jun 14, 2026 08:55
Councillor calls for local counties to be twinned with cities around the world
Later this year Roscommon will also be paired with Slovenia for the EU Presidency term.
Jun 13, 2026 13:29
'Bike Bus' initiative launched at Longford Primary School
Pupils at St John's National School now cycle to school once a week, supervised by their teachers and Gardaí.
Jun 12, 2026 13:52
Cllr says grants to refurbish accommodation above shops will bring wrong type of people to Longford
Cllr Mark Casey called on Longford County Council not to administer any paperwork in relation to the grant.
Jun 12, 2026 13:39
Longford Clllr critical of call for King Charles to visit the county
Jun 11, 2026 17:17
Hopes Longford can hit its tourism potential
A number of amenities have received funding in recent years.
Jun 11, 2026 13:14Shannonside Newsletter
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