News - Longford
Average driving test waiting time in region doubles in 2 years
Motorists are now waiting 15 weeks on average to sit their test in Roscommon, Leitrim and Longford.
Jun 7, 2024 13:58
Average turnout for elections currently at 12% locally
Voting commenced at 7am and will continue until 10 o'clock tonight.
Jun 7, 2024 13:12
Major development at Center Parcs set to create 250 permanent jobs
The development includes the addition of 198 lodges which will increase the capacity of the resort to approximately 3,500 guests per break.
Jun 6, 2024 16:16
Hopes for further expansion of services at St Joseph's Hospital Campus
The works will see bed capacity at the care centre increase to 68 bed spaces with works expected to begin later in Summer.
Jun 5, 2024 13:50
Fears for future of ophthalmology services provided in Longford town
According to Local Councillor Peggy Nolan, the current ophthalmologist will leave the post early next year.
May 31, 2024 15:11
€3 million in Housing Adaptation funding for local counties
The grant assists with adaptations, repairs or improvement works in order to make accommodation more suitable to the needs of older and disabled people.
May 31, 2024 08:19
Planning refused for new Longford town apartments
County planners refused the planning permission citing issues with car parking requirements and the lack of existing tourism accommodation.
May 30, 2024 10:50
Longford man who was reported missing is laid to rest
Peter Oliver Bohan's body was found last week, after he was reported missing from his home in Drumlish on Sunday, May 12th.
May 29, 2024 17:56
Local councillor says urgent funding for footpath repairs needed in Longford
She called on the council to discuss the provision of a dedicated budget for path repairs on an assessment of needs basis.
May 27, 2024 17:17
Release of draft report into treatment of Longford woman prior to her death
Bryonny Sainsbury passed away in August 2021, days after she was injured by her horse in Longford.
May 27, 2024 13:32
Body of Longford man missing for 11 days is found
The Garda air unit, drones and specialist sniffer dogs were deployed in the search for Peter.
May 24, 2024 07:19
Legendary actor Will Ferrell makes surprise visit to Longford
Ferrell is proud of his Longford heritage and wore the county's GAA jersey to a Late Late Show interview in November 2017.
May 23, 2024 22:52
US company to lodge planning for major expansion of Longford plant
May 23, 2024 13:58
LISTEN: 'Devastated' family of Longford man, missing for 11 days, issue new appeal
They say they are very concerned for the welfare of the 79-year-old, as searches continue.
May 23, 2024 13:36Shannonside Newsletter
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