News - Longford
Plans approved for new walking trails on former Longford rail line
Longford County planners granted planning permission with 10 conditions attached.
Dec 6, 2024 07:54
Reports of road traffic collision in Newtownforbes
Motorists advised to exercise caution in the area.
Dec 5, 2024 17:38
Powerful Longford Road safety initiative receives national RSA award
According to LCSP Chair Seamus Boyle, the Children's court is a powerful way for the message to get across.
Dec 4, 2024 18:13
Carrigy teases possible Seanad run for a Longford Fine Gael councillor
Deputy Carrigy won the final seat in the Longford Westmeath Constituency over the weekend, leaving his Seanad post vacant.
Dec 4, 2024 17:25
Young Longford Snooker star suffers narrow defeat on world stage
The 14 year old was defeated by world number 23 Robert Milkins, 45-42 in the first round of the snooker shootout held in Leicester.
Dec 4, 2024 17:20
Three men charged in relation to stabbing in Longford to appear in court this month
Appearing via video link yesterday before Judge Bernadette Owens at Longford District Court, the three men were further remanded to a sitting on the 17th of Decemeber, where DPP directions are expected.
Dec 4, 2024 15:35
Longford arson accused to face criminal trial in the new year
Guo Zhong Chen did not seek bail and will remain in custody until the trial process begins at Longford Circuit Criminal Court on the 14th of January.
Dec 3, 2024 13:07
Traffic disruptions expected in Longford town this evening
Diversions will be in place and local Gardaí are urging those travelling to the town to give themselves extra time.
Nov 29, 2024 13:33
Longford company to recycle election posters for use in construction industry
The company has been involved in the production of election posters for 28 years and will now aim to reuse their product in the construction sector.
Nov 26, 2024 12:53
Local Senator says changes needed to address issues in courts system
Senator Micheál Carrigy believes the current system is allowing too much leniency when it comes to serial offenders pleading guilty.
Nov 26, 2024 09:39
Planning granted for works at historic Longford Town hall
An application for the works was submitted by Templemichael Parish Resources CLG for the works at the historic hall in the centre of Longford Town.
Nov 22, 2024 12:27
Japanese restaurant in Longford re-opens following major fire in July
Oyama Sushi was one of 13 businesses affected by the blaze which broke out at Grafton Court in July.
Nov 20, 2024 13:45
Over 130 staff at St. Christopher's in Longford begin industrial action today
The centre on the Battery Road in Longford Town provides a community-based service for people with intellectual difficulties.
Nov 18, 2024 13:35
Planning permission sought for Stonepark housing development
Longford county planners have received the application and are due to make a decision in the coming months.
Nov 18, 2024 08:19Shannonside Newsletter
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