News - Longford
Former Longford Councillor sentenced with probation act for 2022 assault
Defence for Mr Farrell stated the actions of his client were nothing more than a "split second of stupidity" he was now paying the consequences for.
Sep 23, 2024 18:09
Quick action by fire service saved lives in Longford incident, says councillor
The quick action by Longford Fire Service in tackling a blaze at Grafton Court this afternoon saved lives.
Sep 23, 2024 17:45
Motorist clocked at twice the speed limit near Longford School
132 people have lost their lives on Irish roads so far this year.
Sep 23, 2024 15:32
Emergency services tackle fire at Longford takeaway
Gardaí are treating the fire as accidental and are not investigating the issue.
Sep 23, 2024 14:45
Photo exhibit on St. Mel's Cathedral reconstruction to be launched today
On Christmas morning 2009, St Mel's Cathedral was all but destroyed in a fire that began shortly after midnight mass.
Sep 20, 2024 11:10
New roof for fire-damaged building in Longford town in place early next month
It was destroyed in the blaze in July, closing 13 businesses in Grafton Court and causing millions of euro in damage.
Sep 19, 2024 13:04
Planning permission refused for potential new Longford Town apartments
The applicant was refused planning permission by Longford County Council for a similar development in May.
Sep 19, 2024 12:37
Significant drop in number of commercial vehicle registrations locally
Nationally, the most popular brand of goods vehicle according to the CSO is Ford, following by Peugeot and Volkswagen.
Sep 18, 2024 13:28
Longford public to have their say on need for new family resource centre
The consultation will take place at the Longford Arms Hotel on Monday the 23rd of September from 6 to 7 pm.
Sep 18, 2024 13:18
Longford principal says Gardaí road safety talks hit home
That's the view of the Principal of Moyne Secondary School after the school featured on RTE's 'On the Beat' programme last night.
Sep 17, 2024 13:33
Derelict shopping centre currently on the market in Longford Town
The site, adjacent to the former Connolly Barracks is spread over two floors with close to 7,000 square metres of retail space and features a multi storey car park.
Sep 16, 2024 13:34
Government urged to ringfence Apple Tax money for local healthcare
Former Independent Councillor Gerry Warnock says it would relieve pressure on the national health system.
Sep 13, 2024 13:16
Man accused of arson in relation to Longford fire refused high court bail
Guo Zhong Chen, of 9 Belvedere Terrace, Mullingar, is charged with arson in relation to the Grafton Court Fire in Longford Town on the 28th of July.
Sep 12, 2024 18:01
Permanent base needed for Longford Civil Defence, claims councillor
Longford Civil Defence is currently based out of a rented former commercial building on the Ballinalee Road outside of the town.
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