News - Cllr Seamus Butler
Local councillor says Longford is "on the up"
Longford-based Panelto Foods, one of Ireland's leading bread manufacturers, has seen €7 million invested into the facility.
Sep 29, 2025 17:19
LISTEN: Local Fianna Fáil Cllr undecided on whether he'll canvas for Jim Gavin
Longford Cllr Seamus Butler says he's disappointed with the result.
Sep 9, 2025 14:36
Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers in Co. Longford this afternoon
The Fianna Fáil Deputy Leader is visiting the county today.
Aug 8, 2025 13:33
Almost 2,000 unemployed people in the region have been on jobseeker's allowance for over a year
These don't include people who work up to three days a week and get partial jobseeker's allowance payments.
May 20, 2025 08:26
50 Garda Criminal Asset Profilers currently active in the Shannonside Region
New figures from the Minister for Justice show that the Longford/Roscommon Garda Division has the highest number of the specialist Gardaí locally.
May 6, 2025 13:26
Over 900 knives seized in the Shannonside region over the past ten years
338 were recovered by Gardaí in Sligo-Leitrim between 2015 and 2024.
Apr 16, 2025 13:30
Calls for crack down on illegal use of E-Scooters in the Shannonside Region
It follows Gardaí in Longford renewing their appeal for witnesses to a collision in the county last November involving an E-Scooter.
Jan 7, 2025 17:30
Minister for Justice appoints new chairs to LCSP in Longford and Leitrim
The Community Safety Partnerships are set up with the aim to combat anti-social behaviour and criminality by creating a tailored local community safety plan with input from the local community and public services.
Oct 8, 2024 13:28
Longford Cllr says property tax unlikely to be reduced next year
Local councillors can increase or reduce local property tax, by up to 15 per cent, from the basic rate set nationally.
Aug 21, 2024 07:19
Fire-damaged Longford businesses could reopen sooner than expected
There had been fears it would take over a year to fix the damage caused by the blaze last Sunday week.
Aug 6, 2024 13:21
Longford Councillor describes last nights shooting as attempted murder
A man in his 70s was seriously injured and he is being treated in Mullingar Hospital, as Garda investigations continue.
Jul 18, 2024 11:27
New municipal district Cathaoirligh to be elected in Longford this week
The three Municipal Districts in Co. Longford are set to meet this week for the first time since the Local election.
Jun 26, 2024 13:35
Local councillor calls for 'root and branch' review into delivery of roads projects
Councillor Seamus Butler was speaking ahead of public consultation regarding the N4 Mullingar to Rooskey road.
Jun 26, 2024 13:18
Longford councillor calls for action to address issues with Electoral Register
Speaking to Let's Talk earlier this week, Cllr Butler doesn't agree that going door to door to get people to re-register breaks GDPR rules.
Mar 29, 2024 11:13Shannonside Newsletter
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