News - Uruemu Adejinmi
New official parking rates announced in Longford Town
Longford County Council announced the revised parking fees, which will come into effect from Monday, 1st September.
Aug 21, 2025 12:57
Councillor confirms traffic lights and footpaths planned for new Longford playground
The play area was officially opened by Rural and Community Development Minister Dara Calleary yesterday evening.
Jul 18, 2025 17:13
Reported local cases of sexual assault and rape increase by over 200% since 2003
Information released to Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú by the Irish Prison Service show that as of May of this year, there were 800 sexual offenders in Irish prisons costing the state almost €80 million annually to house.
Jul 16, 2025 13:36
900 people wait 18 months for care in Mullingar hospital
A further 779 people are waiting between 12 and 18 months for outpatient, inpatient or daycase treatment.
Jun 17, 2025 15:58
End in sight for Longford town traffic woes
The controversial road works have caused big traffic delays for the past two years.
May 15, 2025 13:41
Almost 50 Shannonside people registered as homeless last month
They include 16 in both Longford and Leitrim, and 15 in Roscommon.
Oct 25, 2024 15:26
Longford councillor stresses need for more refuge centres in the region
It comes as Justice Minister Helen McEntee admitted the level of domestic abuse has tripled in the last 10 years to over 46 thousand cases.
Oct 19, 2024 12:57
Councillor 'confident' state will provide funding to businesses affected by Longford fire
13 businesses are closed and over 60 people are out of work after last Sunday's blaze in Grafton Court.
Aug 3, 2024 13:11
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
Longford Councillor wants sign language support at council meetings
Irish Sign Language is the language of the Deaf community.
May 12, 2023 14:15
Longford Councillor hopes local authority can provide work opportunities for teens
The Chair of Longford town M.D hopes the Council can do more to work with teens and young people
Jul 21, 2021 14:30
Longford Councillor brands outgoing direct provision system as an industry profiting from suffering
A Longford councillor is calling on the Government to ensure the new system replacing direct provision will not leave families in limbo for years on
Feb 26, 2021 13:36
Longford councillor calls for strategy to ensure greater diversity among elected representatives
A Longford councillor says Ireland needs to take inspiration from the US and put a plan in place to ensure greater diversity in the Oireachtas
Jan 26, 2021 17:51Shannonside Newsletter
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