News - Longford
Disqualified Longford motorist arrested for drug driving
Local Gardaí stopped the driver of a vehicle over the weekend and conducted a roadside drugs test.
Jul 31, 2024 11:47
Junior Enterprise Minister to visit businesses in Longford this afternoon
13 businesses have closed due to the blaze in Grafton Court in the early hours of Sunday morning, which caused several million euro worth of damages.
Jul 31, 2024 07:39
Longford business community urged to support those affected by fire
Kevin Hussey runs a dry cleaners in the town and is calling on those with vacant commercial properties to offer them for use.
Jul 30, 2024 17:22
Over 60 people out of work over Longford fire
A total of 13 businesses in Grafton Court were affected by the blaze, with millions of euro worth of damage caused.
Jul 30, 2024 13:39
Grafton Court reopens to pedestrians following devastating fire
The street, which is a major trading route in the town linking the Longford Shopping Centre with Main Street has remained sealed off since early Sunday morning.
Jul 30, 2024 11:24
Some businesses located near Grafton Court in Longford expected to reopen today
They are in Midland Court, which is opposite fire-hit Grafton Court.
Jul 30, 2024 07:53
Former Longford Politician Frank Kilbride set to be handed jail sentence today
The Longford man officially plead guilty to three charges under money laundering legislation at Longford Circuit Court in January.
Jul 30, 2024 07:20
LISTEN: Optician affected by Longford fire calls for humanitarian help for businesses
Gardai have not ruled out suspected foul play in the blaze, which broke out in Grafton Court in the early hours of yesterday morning.
Jul 29, 2024 13:21
Gardaí call for witnesses following devastating Longford fire
Gardaí have not ruled out foul play and are continuing their calls for witness statements and dash cam footage from the night in question.
Jul 29, 2024 11:28
Busy road in Longford set to be closed next two nights for roadworks
Battery Road will be shut from 7pm to 6am from today until Wednesday, from St Alban's to Lisbrack Road.
Jul 29, 2024 08:17
Several million euro worth of damage caused by fire in Longford Town
It broke out at around 1.30 in the morning in Grafton Court and was eventually brought under control by the fire service.
Jul 29, 2024 07:16
Up to dozen businesses damaged in massive fire in Longford town
No injuries have been reported.
Jul 28, 2024 11:25
Judge warns Longford's Frank Kilbride he faces significant jail sentence
Judge Connolly remanded Frank Kilbride in custody over the weekend stating that he did not want to give the accused false hope that he would not face a custodial sentence.
Jul 26, 2024 17:13
Calls for footpath rehabilitation programme in Longford
It comes following confirmation Longford County Council paid out almost €1 million in insurance claims over the last 15 months.
Jul 26, 2024 13:17Shannonside Newsletter
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