News - Longford
Granard woman crowned Best Dressed Lady at Punchestown
The grand finale of Ireland's most prestigious style competition took place at the Punchestown Festival yesterday afternoon.
May 2, 2026 09:58
Over 650 local applications approved under Help-to-Buy scheme since 2020
It assists first-time purchasers in buying a new property, or one which has been recently converted into a dwelling and not previously lived in.
May 1, 2026 14:11
Funeral arrangements announced for Strokestown man who died after Longford crash
His removal will take place on Monday to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strokestown, to arrive for funeral Mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in Strokestown Cemetery.
Apr 30, 2026 19:08
St Christopher's Special School in Longford allocated extra class
Fine Gael TD Micheál Carrigy says it will accommodate six children.
Apr 30, 2026 11:10
'A very well known and loved individual' - popular Strokestown man died after Longford crash
The man in his 80s was struck by a car on Earl Street on Tuesday morning and was critically injured.
Apr 30, 2026 07:44
Longford health facility gets green light from planners
The application was approved by Longford county planners this week, subject to 11 conditions.
Apr 30, 2026 07:14
Up to 30 per cent of Longford road signage is 'unnecessary'
That's according to councillor Seamus Butler, who called for any available underspends from other budgets to be directed at fixing road signs across the county.
Apr 29, 2026 13:39
Man dies after being struck by car in Longford town
He was pronounced deceased yesterday evening and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.
Apr 29, 2026 08:45
Longford people have up to 25pc less money than national average, Dáil told
Deputy Sorca Clarke says the cost-of-living crisis is hitting her constituency hard.
Apr 29, 2026 08:24
Man injured after being struck by car in Longford
The incident happened on Earl Street at around 10am this morning.
Apr 28, 2026 11:54
Spike in domestic violence call-outs 'very concerning' - Longford Women's Link
They rose by 22 per cent in Roscommon, Longford and Mayo in the space of four years.
Apr 27, 2026 13:31
Lack of running tracks across region highlighted in the Seanad
They are the only counties in Ireland that don't have a track for local athletes to train on.
Apr 25, 2026 12:53
Train lines serving local region see increase in passenger numbers
The figures come as Irish Rail highlight the importance of reporting incidents on services to it's anti-social text line.
Apr 25, 2026 11:45
Local TD says government must stop 'treating additional needs as inconvenience'
That's according to local Sinn Féin TD Sorca Clarke, who was speaking during a debate on Special Education in the Dáil this week.
Apr 25, 2026 09:25Shannonside Newsletter
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