News - Longford
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 17:32
Family of Longford woman who died due to medical misadventure continue fight for public apology
Bryonny Sainsbury died days after she was injured by her horse, with significant issues found with her medical care at Mullingar Hospital.
Dec 17, 2024 18:06
Staff at St. Christopher's in Longford to vote on new pay proposals
The Fórsa trade union, which represents staff, says it will strongly recommend that these proposals are accepted by members.
Dec 16, 2024 13:38
Man arrested following Longford Town drug seizure
He is being detained at Longford Garda Station and investigations are ongoing
Dec 12, 2024 20:48
Suggestions welcome for future of former Connolly Barracks in Longford
The council are currently seeking expressions of interest to progress the renovation and redevelopment of the site.
Dec 12, 2024 13:08
Call for measures to be introduced to combat abuse of disabled parking bays
Fianna Fáil councillor David Cassidy raised the motion at the most recent meeting of Longford County Council.
Dec 12, 2024 13:07
Plans lodged for construction of EV charging infrastructure in Longford
The development will consist of 12 charging bays with Tesla charging units and three Tesla superchargers.
Dec 11, 2024 17:37
126 Shannonside residents granted Irish citizenship
They were among the 6,000 new citizens who attended the ceremony in the INEC in Killarney.
Dec 11, 2024 08:29
Local councillors issue advice as power and water disruptions persist
It's after the devastation caused by Storm Darragh yesterday morning.
Dec 8, 2024 13:46
Free parking set to continue in Co. Roscommon
Many towns in the Shannonside region have introduced paid-parking, like Longford town and Carrick-on-Shannon.
Dec 8, 2024 11:21
Close to 20,000 homes across region remain without power
ESB crews are working to restore electricity to homes throughout Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon.
Dec 8, 2024 10:29
Longford Councillor hoping to contest seat in Seanad
The Drumlish man says he made the decision due to the number of concerns raised during General Election canvassing in Longford-Westmeath.
Dec 6, 2024 08:59
Longford's Maura Higgins voted out of the Jungle in shock exit
Maura shot to fame following her appearance on 'Love Island'.
Dec 6, 2024 08:25Shannonside Newsletter
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