News - Longford
Longford Councillor describes last nights shooting as attempted murder
A man in his 70s was seriously injured and he is being treated in Mullingar Hospital, as Garda investigations continue.
Jul 18, 2024 11:27
Investigations continue following Longford shooting
A man in his 70s was rushed to Mullingar hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Jul 18, 2024 07:54
Man (70s) hospitalised with serious injuries after shooting in Longford town
It happened in the Springlawn estate in the past hour.
Jul 17, 2024 20:46
Two parish priests in Longford and Roscommon to retire, as replacements announced
Fr Patrick Lennon will retire as the parish priest in Dromard, in north Longford, after almost six years having been appointed in September 2018.
Jul 17, 2024 17:17
Longford Councillor highlights issues with time of council meetings
Senator Micheal Carrigy raised the issue in the Seanad last week, while Councillor Peggy Nolan tabled it in Longford County Council.
Jul 16, 2024 17:34
Two men sentenced following feud related incident in Co. Longford
The issue came to a head on the 24th of January 2022 when Gardaí received reports of a disturbance related to large gathering of people at Palace Crescent, Ardnacassa off the Ballinalee Road.
Jul 15, 2024 17:12
Longford councillor calls for change of Municipal District meeting times
She says this is very inconvenient for councillors Niall Gannon and Gerry Hagan, who teach kids with special educational needs.
Jul 14, 2024 09:19
Sentencing of former Longford politician Frank Kilbride for money-laundering adjourned for two weeks
Frank Kilbride of Aughakilmore, Ballinalee in Longford officially plead guilty to three charges under money laundering legislation at Longford Circuit Court in January.
Jul 13, 2024 18:18
New principal announced for Meán Scoil Mhuire Longford
The popular secondary school in the town centre was founded in 1861 by the Sisters of Mercy and today educates hundreds of students from across the region.
Jul 13, 2024 15:06
Former Longford hotelier to be sentenced on money laundering charges today
Frank Kilbride of Aughakilmore, Ballinalee in Longford officially plead guilty to three charges under Money Laundering legislation.
Jul 12, 2024 08:48
Local councillors seek meeting with Education Minister regarding school transport
Independent councillor Mark Casey says school children throughout the county are being omitted from school transport.
Jul 11, 2024 15:13
Longford Cllr calling for phones to be automatically switched off in cars
It comes as 101 people have died on Irish roads this year - an increase of 14 on the same period last year.
Jul 11, 2024 13:37
Plans re-lodged for 30 new homes in Longford
Faughnan Construction Ltd are seeking to demolish a home at Aghadegnan close to the Red Cow Roundabout.
Jul 10, 2024 13:26
Gardaí in Longford appeal for information regarding a recent burglary
Gardaí say they are interested in speaking to anyone who may have seen persons or vehicles acting suspiciously in the Ballymahon, Newtowncashel or Lanesborough areas between 9am-11am.
Jul 9, 2024 17:46Shannonside Newsletter
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