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Only two properties available to let as commercial accommodation in Longford Town

Cavan Town and Longford Town are the only areas in the region exempt from new laws that will curb short-term lets.

Feb 14, 2026 12:55

'Tears, smiles and even laughter' at funeral of Englishman who died after alleged assault in Ballaghaderreen

Jorden Newin, 39, suffered serious injuries after an alleged assault in the early hours of New Year’s Day and later died in hospital.

Feb 14, 2026 11:32

Leitrim farmer calls for Larry Murrin to resign as chair of Bord Bia

Sinn Féin last week had proposed a motion calling on Murrin to be removed from his position after it emerged that 1% of the beef his company Dawn Farm Foods used came from Brazil.

Feb 14, 2026 11:14

Roscommon senator says apprentices are 'badly needed' in the county

Castlerea senator Gareth Scahill says the county urgently needs an apprenticeship training centre.

Feb 14, 2026 09:28

Over 30,000 recipients of State Pension Contributory across region

Figures were revealed earlier this week following a parliamentary question from Deputy Malcom Byrne to Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary.

Feb 14, 2026 09:19

Status yellow rain and snow warning for local counties to kick in at midday

The entire country is subject to a status yellow low temperature and ice warning until 10am.

Feb 14, 2026 08:08

Over 360 patients waiting over 18 months for treatment at local hospitals

The most recent report from the National Treatment Purchase Fund reveals just over 5,300 inpatients were on the waiting list as of the end of January.

Feb 13, 2026 17:06

Man accused of New Year's Day assault in Ballagh further remanded on bail

Englishman Jorden Newin suffered serious injuries after the alleged assault in the early hours of New Year’s Day and later died in hospital.

Feb 13, 2026 15:59

Longford man jailed for one year for harassing local solicitor

At Longford Circuit Court on Tuesday, 54-year-old Patrick Cassidy, of Dromard, Moyne, pleaded guilty to harassing Longford solicitor Pauline Brady between January 1, 2024, and January 7, 2025.

Feb 13, 2026 13:56