News - young people
Longford publican says drinking culture has changed among young people
Recent figures from the Central Statistics Office show less than 30 percent of 18 to 24-year-olds drink weekly.
Sep 3, 2025 12:36
Local senator urges Budget 2026 to tackle youth cost of living concerns
Labour party's Nessa Cosgrove has been speaking with members of Spunout, who voiced their opinions about the cost of living crisis at a meeting held earlier this week.
Jul 5, 2025 13:12
Local senator welcomes Ireland's bid to host Euro 2028
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has revealed that the European football association will be confirming the news on Budget Day.
Oct 5, 2023 13:16
Volunteering opportunities available at Knock Shrine this summer
Jun 18, 2023 09:31
Young people in Roscommon invited to attend Macra na Feirme events
Farm walks, cooking classes, tag ruby and social nights are all part of the programme of events.
May 14, 2023 12:24
Aisling Hanly is as an inspiration for so many young people
Apr 1, 2023 10:13
Nominations for the Garda Youth Awards are now open across the region
May 14, 2022 10:27
Appeal to people to respect Ballaghaderreen Community Garden
The garden is a haven for many local people to come and enjoy nature and growing plants and vegetables
Oct 12, 2021 13:46
Local Gardai urging Leaving Certs to make plan to get home safely later
Many young people will be planning their night out tonight to celebrate their exam results and gardai are asking that getting home safely is part of that planning process
Sep 3, 2021 16:31
Ballygar GP praises local youth following strong turnout at walk-in vaccine centres
Up to 30,000 people across the country received their first Pfizer vaccine over the weekend in the walk in centres
Aug 3, 2021 13:39
New local arts festival underway this week
The festival is designed to showcase and encourage the wide pool of talent among young people across the region.
Jun 12, 2021 09:26
Attic House praises young people for their patience during the pandemic
Attic House in Longford have recently reopened for the first time since March 2020.
Jun 7, 2021 13:24
Younger people in nursing homes living 'wasted lives' - Ombudsman
There is concern that some people may not have given full consent to be accommodated long-term in nursing homes
May 5, 2021 07:35
Roscommon/Longford garda division seeks nominees for Garda Youth Awards
Roscommon-Longford Gardai in association with Roscommon and Longford County Councils announce the launch of their 3rd annual Roscommon-Longford Garda Youth Awards.
Apr 10, 2021 12:19Shannonside Newsletter
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