South Longford businesses coming to terms with Easter weekend boilwater notice disruption
The boil water notice for thousands of people in south Longford has been described as happening at the worst possible time for hospitality businessesEfforts...
Local Gardai to target mobile phone use by motorists over Easter Bank Holiday weekend
Motorists in the Shannonside region are being urged to put away their phones this bank Holiday weekend with several extra patrols on the roads.In...
Businesses in south Longford shocked at boil water notice
Businesses in south Longford have expressed their shock at a boil water notice which is set to last until early next week.Irish water confirmed...
Ballymahon ‘boil water’ notice to remain in place next week
Irish Water says it will be early next week at the earliest before a 'boil water' notice for more than 8,000 customers in Ballymahon...
Boil water notice issued for Ballymahon Public Water supply
Following advice from the Health Service Executive, Irish Water and Longford County Council have issued a Boil Water Notice for the area supplied by...
Report claims Longford man made “tragic error” crossing road in Canada which resulted in...
A Longford man has been described as making a "tragic error" when he crossed a road in Canada which resulted in a collision with...
Legan business loses hope of top-quality broadband
A business based at Legan, Co Longford, which was officially declared as being the worst area for broadband in the country two years ago,...
Chair of St Mel’s Cathedral restoration committee expresses sympathy over Notre Dame blaze
Longford businessman Seamus Butler who chaired the committee that restored St Mel's Cathedral in Longford after the devastating fire of Christmas 2009, says the...
Local member of Oireachtas Sport Committee calls on entire FAI Board to resign
A Shannonside TD and member of the Oireachtas Sport Committee says he believes the entire board of the FAI should resign.Robert Troy, who is...
Tributes paid on death of Royal Canal campaigner
Tributes have been paid to the man who led the campaign to revitalise the Royal Canal from Dublin through to the Shannonside region.Dr Ian...
Longford GAA Fixtures – Weekending April 29
Tuesday 23rd April 23Electric Ireland Leinster Minor Football Championship Rd. 1Glennon Brothers Pearse Park: Longford V Westmeath 7pmWednesday, 24th April 2019Reserve Football League 1...
Maureen Owens and Gerard McKenna Memorial Singles Tournament Report
Martin Heneghan landed the open section of the 20th Maureen Owens and Gerard McKenna Memorial Singles Darts Tournament in Drumkeerin on Easter Sunday.Heneghan beat...
Podcast: Last Amateurs-Ulster 1999 European Champions
It was a Heineken Champions Cup weekend and the world is enjoying a feast of Rugby.It’s remarkable to think that twenty years ago Ulster...
Barney (Bernard) Lynch.
Barney (Bernard) Lynch.
Curraughmore, Keenagh, Co. Longford.
Monday 22nd April.
Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Costello's Nursing Home, Ballyleague and Portiuncula...
Deirdre Russell (nee Kenny)
Deirdre Russell (nee Kenny)
Larchfield House, Ballinalone, Drumraney, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.
Friday, 19th April suddenly at her residence.
Removal tomorrow (Wed) to St. Mary’s church, Moate for...
Maura Mc’Cormack (nee Glynn)
Maura Mc’Cormack (nee Glynn)
Palmerstown, Dublin 20 and formerly of Crannaghmore, Athlone. Monday, April, 22nd
Reposing at her residence in Palmerstown on (Thurs) from four...
Podcast: Saturday Connection 20th April 2019
Charlie McGettigan presents a host of guests, chat and music on the Saturday Connection. The programme was broadcast on the 20th of April 2019.So...
Side By Side 21st April 2019
Side by Side presented by Eamonn O’Connor, Tony Gilhooly and Patsy Lee.Patsy Lee Joins Eamonn and Tony as they reflect on how it is...
Podcast: Last Amateurs-Ulster 1999 European Champions
It was a Heineken Champions Cup weekend and the world is enjoying a feast of Rugby.It’s remarkable to think that twenty years ago Ulster...