News - Longford

Longford Senator's council seat set to be filled next month

Nominations for the seat will close on the 24th of March, with the convention taking place a week later in Colmcille Community Centre.

Mar 7, 2025 12:57

N4 road works set to be complete next month

The Council say that delays will be relatively minor for the remainder of the works.

Mar 7, 2025 07:32

Calls continue for new Sligo Longford rail service

The current Sligo-Dublin Connolly service stops at multiple stations in the Shannonside region, including Boyle, Carrick-on-Shannon and Longford Town.

Mar 6, 2025 14:06

Planning sought for new apartment building in Longford Town

Kerns Ltd on behalf of Shannon Bros Longford Ltd are seeking permission for the demolition of an existing unused industrial building on Killashee Street.

Mar 6, 2025 07:15

Car sales continue to drop across Shannonside region, according to SIMI

Longford has seen the biggest drop in car sales in January and February compared to the same period last year.

Mar 4, 2025 17:04

Local rail user says Iarnród Éireann must step up security on trains

Over 130 of those related to anti social behaviour such as disruptive passengers, open drug and alcohol use, intimidation and assault.

Mar 3, 2025 17:35

Complaints on local rail routes double over last two years

Several incidents of intimidation, threats and assaults were notified to Irish Rail on both lines.

Mar 3, 2025 13:23

Longford GAA club seeking permission for upgrade

Longford county planners have received the application and are due to make a decision by April.

Mar 3, 2025 12:35

Local Enterprise Week kicks off across the Shannonside Region

Dozens of events will take place across Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon this week focused on local businesses.

Mar 3, 2025 07:42

Roscommon songwriter launches free music production course for aspiring artists

Founder of Birdland Music Studios Bianca Fachel has designed a course for both beginner and advanced songwriters interested in exploring professional music production.

Mar 1, 2025 10:49