News - Longford
Minister says there are no plans to reduce VAT rate
The hospitality sector are asking government to reduce the rate from 13.5% to 9%.
Sep 9, 2024 13:37
Minister for Finance visiting Longford this morning
It comes ahead of the Budget on October 1st - the last one before the general election.
Sep 9, 2024 09:35
Property prices across Shannonside region soar since last year
The finding comes from a recent analysis by the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers, published in the latest Sunday Independent.
Sep 8, 2024 15:36
Battle of Ballinamuck to be commemorated in Longford today
This year's commemoration will see the screening of a new documentary titled 'Ballinamuck' at the 98 Hall in the village.
Sep 8, 2024 13:13
Longford-based care home receives mixed HIQA report
52 people were receiving care on site on the day of inspection, with HIQA staff interviewing staff and residents as part of the inspection.
Sep 6, 2024 13:46
Local workers strike for travel time allowance in construction sector
A work stoppage is continuing around the country today by members of the Unite Trade Union.
Sep 6, 2024 13:34
Over 300 driving tests abandoned in the region so far this year
New figures from the CSO show the number of tests cancelled due to no shows, improper documentation or tester illness.
Sep 6, 2024 13:29
High Court hearing for Longford Fire accused postponed until next week
The Chinese national is accused of setting a fire at Oyama Sushi, a business run by the brother of the accused's former business partner on the 28th of July.
Sep 5, 2024 17:22
Longford councillor takes aim at HSE over ophthalmology services
Patients are being forced to travel to Athlone to access eye services due to the ongoing recruitment issues.
Sep 5, 2024 17:11
Vandalism of public toilets in Lanesboro condemned
The popular facility opened a few years ago and was managed by local man Mike Greene until he had to stop volunteering last year.
Sep 5, 2024 13:41
Longford fire accused to seek bail in High Court today
Guo Zhong Chen, of 9 Belvedere Terrace, Mullingar, is charged with arson in relation to the Grafton Court Fire in Longford Town on the July 28.
Sep 5, 2024 07:20
Local parish priest remembered as a "warm and bubbly person" today
Reverend Michael Campbell passed away on Friday, 30th of August at Drumderrig House Nursing Home, Boyle.
Sep 4, 2024 16:53
Man accused of starting Longford fire to seek High Court bail this week
Guo Zhong Chen has been in custody in Castlerea Prison since the 9th of August.
Sep 3, 2024 13:22
Emergency services at the scene of Longford crash
The incident involving a truck and jeep has lead to tailbacks in the Sligo direction.
Sep 2, 2024 17:14Shannonside Newsletter
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