News - Longford
Coroner rules verdict of accidental death into Longford farmer who passed away following farm accident
Kevin Skelly (53) died at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin on May 9, 2022 from injuries he had sustained six weeks earlier on his farm at Carrickboy, Co Longford.
Jul 26, 2024 13:05
Local councillor wants new site for Ballymahon playground
Fine Gael's Paul Ross says the current site is in a heavily secluded area, beside a sewage treatment plant.
Jul 26, 2024 08:46
Former Longford politician to be sentenced for money laundering today
Frank Kilbride of Aughakilmore, Ballinalee in Longford was charged with and plead guilty to three charges under money laundering legislation in January.
Jul 26, 2024 08:30
North Longford sees highest Fine Gael local election vote nationally
The party secured three out of the five seats in the constituency with Cllrs Garry Murtagh, Paraic Brady and Padraig McNamara all elected.
Jul 25, 2024 14:40
Almost 700 local farmers availed of social welfare assistance last year
They received the money under Farm Assist or the Rural Social Scheme.
Jul 25, 2024 13:21
Electricity consumption fell in 2023 across the Shannonside region
Non residential properties such as businesses or industry saw the highest drain on the grid locally last year.
Jul 25, 2024 11:59
Local Senator calls for TV licence model to be reformed
Micheál Carrigy says that prosecution of those who don't pay the licence is the last thing the Government want.
Jul 24, 2024 13:15
Longford Local and European Election costs revealed
The local election count in Longford took place over three days at St Mary's Community Centre in Edgeworthstown.
Jul 24, 2024 08:37
Fears for over 130 jobs at a Longford transport company
According local Fianna Fail TD Joe Flaherty, the loss of a contract with a major supermarket chain has resulted in the company looking at reducing staff.
Jul 22, 2024 13:41
Planning sought for the creation of a concrete plant in Longford
The case will be decided on by Longford County Council in September.
Jul 22, 2024 11:26
Local senator says he wants TV license fee to stay
A plan for the future funding of RTE will be known after a Cabinet meeting next week.
Jul 19, 2024 13:41
Longford shooting victim is 'on the mend' according to son
PJ Finnan was in the downstairs living room in a house in Springlawn at around 7.50 on Wednesday night when shots were fired through the window
Jul 19, 2024 07:50
LISTEN: Son of Longford shooting victim says his dad is "on the mend"
Patrick Finnan expects his dad, PJ Finnan, to be discharged from hospital today or tomorrow.
Jul 19, 2024 00:20
Councillor fears 'tit-for-tat violence' after Longford shooting
Shots were fired through the downstairs window of a house in Springlawn shortly before 8 o'clock.
Jul 18, 2024 13:20Shannonside Newsletter
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