News - Longford
Driver arrested at double the speed limit near Longford School
The driver tested positive in a roadside drugs test for cocaine and heroin.
Jan 31, 2024 13:37
Less than half of property refurbishment grants approved locally
The scheme provides funds to applicants who wish to renovate old and uninhabited properties.
Jan 31, 2024 11:43
Loss of shopping centre ATM will affect local retailers
He said a mixed economy which included both electronic transactions and physical cash was the best way forward.
Jan 30, 2024 18:07
Applications close for EU Digital transformation funds tomorrow
The grant will help local businesses in areas such as website design, app development and online selling.
Jan 30, 2024 18:03
Bank of Ireland withdraws ATM services at local shopping centre
Longford Shopping Centre Management has apologised for the inconvenience and has confirmed they are exploring alternative options for cash machine services in the centre.
Jan 30, 2024 13:11
Over 300 housing commencements recorded in the region last year
According to the latest report, the three counties in the Shannonside region recorded the lowest number of commencements in the country.
Jan 29, 2024 13:53
Longford councillor calls for more visible Garda presence to avoid disorder
Independent councillor Gerry Warnock was speaking after a fight between two men went viral on social media earlier this week.
Jan 27, 2024 12:51
Councillor welcomes u-turn on refugee accommodation at local barracks
Cllr Gerry Warnock also called on the Government to pause its current immigration policy due to a lack of accommodation.
Jan 26, 2024 16:54
Cost effective options needed to reduce local fossil fuel reliance says LPG Ireland
Longford Town was also among the worst performing towns across the country in last year's EPA report for air quality.
Jan 26, 2024 13:35
Longford councillor praises local authority response to recent storms
Cllr Adejinmi said a monitoring structure is in place to help improve the council's response.
Jan 26, 2024 13:19
Man arrested over public order incident in Longford
Two squad cars and a Garda van attended the incident on main street.
Jan 25, 2024 11:07
High residential vacancy rate recorded in Shannonside region
According to the report, counties in the Shannonside region had some of the highest rates of vacancy nationally.
Jan 24, 2024 09:22
Tributes paid to Longford man killed in Storm Isha road crash
Jimmy Rowe will be laid to rest on Friday afternoon following funeral mass at noon in St. Matthews Church, Ballymahon.
Jan 23, 2024 17:24
Leitrim & Longford record lowest number of constructed buildings
At the end of last year, 22,777 buildings were under construction in Ireland according to new data.
Jan 23, 2024 13:36Shannonside Newsletter
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