News - Longford
Longford County Council 2025 budget 'one of its most ambitious to date'
That's according to its chief executive Paddy Mahon, who says it's important to have match funding in place for projects.
Jan 3, 2025 13:16
Longford sees major jump in house prices compared to last year
The average price of a home in the county is now €205,000, the highest in the region.
Jan 2, 2025 13:41
St. Mel's college in Longford likely to see significant works ahead of amalgamation
The new school will be known as Coláiste Mel agus Mhuire and will be based on the St Mel's site.
Jan 2, 2025 11:22
Farrell surname heritage boosting Longford's tourism industry
The Farrells were hereditary Chiefs and Princes of Annaly, what is now modern Longford, with the surname having its home in the region.
Dec 31, 2024 13:43
Longford principal appeals for help to reach final target for new playing area
The fundraiser has now passed the €93,000 mark with a final target of €100,000 for the new playing surface.
Dec 27, 2024 09:26
GOAL Miles to take place across the region this Christmas
Former GOAL aid worker Tiernan Dolan says the events show the true meaning of Christmas.
Dec 24, 2024 13:20
Planning sought for new Longford Eco Tourism development
The development would also consist of a sauna, geo-dome accommodation, accessible parking areas, a sensory dome, and six guest parking spots.
Dec 24, 2024 11:36
Gardaí arrest motorist driving double the speed limit past local school
The driver of the vehicle was stopped and a subsequent roadside drugs test showed a positive result for cocaine and cannabis.
Dec 20, 2024 11:59
Teenager appears in court in connection with Mullingar assault
A Longford man in his 30s remains in a critical condition following the incident on Saturday morning last.
Dec 19, 2024 18:12
Fórsa pays tribute to St Christopher's staff following pay dispute resolution
Trade union Fórsa and St Christopher's management had agreed on a set of proposals designed to harmonise pay scales and address staff concerns.
Dec 19, 2024 17:33
Only 12pc of farm owners in Longford and Roscommon are women
CSO figures show almost 88 per cent are men and only 12 per cent are women.
Dec 19, 2024 13:34
Annual property prices rise by €17,000 in Longford
Leitrim auctioneer Gordon Hughes says a shortage of homes is driving up prices.
Dec 19, 2024 13:29
Four people hospitalised after two-car crash in Longford
It happened on the N4 at Corboy, between Edgeworthstown and Longford town, yesterday evening around 5.30pm.
Dec 19, 2024 08:17
St Christopher's dispute ends as staff back new pay deal
St Christopher's staff has been holding a work-to-rule over a dispute centring on the non-payment of increments promised under a previous pay agreement.
Dec 18, 2024 17:32Shannonside Newsletter
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