News - Royal Canal
Longford trio run Royal Canal overnight in charity fundraiser
Wesley Jordan, Davin Mc Lynn and Fintan Cruise from the Brendan Doyle running club in Longford are running 149.7 kilometres from Dublin to Clondra in Longford.
May 3, 2025 09:07
Anti-social behaviour turning people away from popular local amenities
Issues with problem behaviour have been highlighted at the Royal Canal and the Albert Reynolds Peace Park.
Aug 27, 2024 17:48
Planning permission sought for new walking and cycling trail in Longford
The application will be decided on at an upcoming meeting of Longford Municipal District.
Jul 24, 2024 13:24
Local TD calls for youth services centre in Longford
A master plan for the site released this week shows a range of other potential services for the site.
Feb 17, 2024 08:31
Waterways Ireland advise public of disruptions on Royal Canal
The lifting bridge at the Downs, near Mullingar was damaged following vandalism last month.
Oct 14, 2023 09:06
Further community developments to be confirmed at former greyhound track
Contracts for the construction of the skate park were signed last week, with work expected to begin before year's end.
Jul 3, 2023 13:56
Works planned for bridge near Killashee are delayed
Motorists had been expecting work on the bridge to begin last month
Sep 14, 2022 09:33
Longford Council closes deal on town's Greyhound track
The council has confirmed it has bought the site.
Jan 27, 2022 13:26
Longford woman thanks Good Samaritans after canal near miss
The incident took place on Sunday.
Dec 16, 2021 17:21
Little Blue Heroes charity walk to conclude in Longford this evening
Well done to all the Gardai for taking part in the very, very long walk.
Aug 25, 2021 16:29
LISTEN: Gardai to tackle anti-social behaviour at Royal Canal in Longford town
Local people have expressed worries that gangs of people are drinking and causing intimidation for people along the popular walking route
Apr 1, 2021 13:20
Towpath along the 44th level at Killashee in Longford closes for two weeks
The towpath along The Royal Canal closes for two weeks starting tomorrow.
Mar 28, 2021 12:18
Longford locals urged to take ownership of Royal Canal Greenway
It's hoped that local firms and entrepreneurs will be able to the most of the €12m investment in the 130Km trail
Mar 24, 2021 18:04
Minister hopes Royal Canal Greenway will transform economic life of region
The Greenway is the longest in Ireland and links Kildare to Longford on a 130KM path
Mar 24, 2021 13:28Shannonside Newsletter
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