News - Longford
Longford woman raises awareness about Huntington's Disease
Huntington's Disease is an inherited disorder that causes nerve cells in parts of the brain to gradually break down and die.
Jul 9, 2024 17:10
Fears of courts backlog in Shannonside region over barristers' strike
A protest has been taking place outside Longford courthouse today, along with 15 other courthouses, as barristers withdraw their services.
Jul 9, 2024 13:23
Criminal barristers demanding pay rise to protest in Longford
It comes as a nationwide dispute which is demanding that barristers' pay issues be properly discussed by the government.
Jul 9, 2024 07:56
Road reopens following fatal road traffic collision
The single-vehicle collision happened at around quarter to 1 this morning on the N55 in Ballymahon.
Jul 8, 2024 12:15
Man in his 30s dies following crash in Co. Longford
The single-vehicle collision happened at 12:45am this morning on the N55 in Ballymahon.
Jul 8, 2024 09:19
Leinster Community Games Finals set to take place in Longford tomorrow
There are a range of sports including GAA, Soccer and Tag rugby set to take centre stage in the town.
Jul 5, 2024 13:34
LISTEN: Man jailed for 11 years for importing over €8m cocaine into Longford airfield
The drugs were flown into Abbeyshrule Aerodrome from France in August 2022.
Jul 4, 2024 13:09
Longford charity 'Cian's Kennels' named as a finalist at Good Causes Awards
Set up in 2020 in memory of 15 year old Cian Neary, the charity brings sick children closer to their pets at a specially built centre at Crumlin Hospital.
Jul 4, 2024 10:51
Man to be sentenced for importing €8m of cocaine into Longford
Fifty-six-year-old Tim Gilchrist Junior of Mavis Bank, Newrath, Waterford, pleaded guilty at a sitting of Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court on Tuesday.
Jul 4, 2024 07:13
'Walter Mitty' type character pleads guilty to importing €8.4m into Abbeyshrule Aerodrome in Co Longford
He will be sentenced on Thursday.
Jul 3, 2024 07:52
Planning sought for telecom mast in Co. Longford
The removal of an existing telecommunications rooftop support structure is also proposed.
Jul 2, 2024 11:32
N4 public consultation sessions to take place next week
The 52km section of the N4 passes through or close to several towns and villages including Ballinalack, Rathowen, Edgeworthstown, Longford and Newtownforbes.
Jun 28, 2024 12:29
Local councillor says Granard power faults 'unacceptable'
Newly elected councillor and Granard postmaster Pádraig McNamara says the issue has been raised numerous times by residents in recent weeks.
Jun 28, 2024 09:13
Longford photographer wins national competition
Lanesborough-based photographer, Lee Williamson, took the photo when he was strolling along the banks of Lough Ree.
Jun 27, 2024 13:47Shannonside Newsletter
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