Health watchdog identifies 7 non-compliances at Longford residential centre
HIQA has identified seven areas of non-compliance at a Longford residential centre.The health watchdog carried out an unannounced inspection at Teach Solas in Oaklands,...
Longford Councillor claims lack of trust persists between MII and farmers ahead of beef...
A Longford Councillor and farmers believes there is still a lack of trust between the meat industry and farmers ahead of the first meeting...
Longford Councillor claims criminals only ‘get slap on the wrist’ after arrests
Longford County Council has heard that criminals don't respect the law in Longford Town.Councillor Gerry Warnock made the comments at this month's meeting...
Calls for legal actions to be lifted against local farmers ahead of first meeting...
Concerns are being raised that legal threats still hang over farmers as the Beef Markets Taskforce prepares for its inaugural meeting today.The taskforce...
Team Hope encouraging people to make an early start on preparing their Christmas gifts...
A Longford charitable organisation is eager for people to make an early start on preparing their Christmas gifts for charity.Team Hope, the charity...
Food producers from across the region will be at the Taste of the Lakelands...
Food producers from across the region are showcasing their wares and talents at the Taste of the Lakelands event today.It's taking place along the...
People urged to ensure they have a working smoke alarm
People across the Shannonside/Nothern Sound region are being urged to check to see if their older neighbours or relatives have a working smoke alarm.Fire...
Alleged handbag theft led to 45 minute delay on Sligo Connolly train
Iarnrod Eireann has confirmed that an alleged handbag theft on board a Sligo Connolly train yesterday evening was the reason for a 45 minute...
Gardai use warning over bogus TV licence inspector reported in north Longford area
Gardai in north Longford are warning householders that a bogus TV licence inspector has been reported in the Finea area.The warning comes after...
Longford council will get up to €350,000 for the restoration of the Royal Canal...
A 130 kilometre greenway alongside the Royal Canal will be finished in the coming months and it's expected that it will attract tens of...
Oran And Tulsk Set For Roscommon Intermediate Final
Oran and Tulsk contest this year’s Mulryan construction Roscommon Intermediate final with both camps playing up to the underdog tag.“It’s no secret that our...
Longford To Vote Against Tier-2 Proposal
Longford county board will vote against this weekend’s GAA Central Council to introduce a tier-2 All-Ireland football championship.Longford a long-time supporter of a football...
Henshaw Moves To Centre For New Zealand
Rob Kearney, Peter O'Mahony and Garry Ringrose will return for Ireland's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand in Tokyo on Saturday.Robbie Henshaw moves...
Elizabeth (Lily) Diamond (nee Charters).
Elizabeth (Lily) Diamond (nee Charters).
Mountnorris, Newcastle, Co. Down and formerly Lisanagh, Edgeworthsown, Co. Longford.
Thursday, 17th October.
Peacefully at Daisy Hill Hopital, Newry.
Dearly beloved wife of...
Charles Thompson.
Charles Thompson.
Williamstown, Finea, Co. Westmeath.
Wednesday, 16th, October, suddenly at Beaumount Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by his loving family.
Reposing at his home Friday...
Julie O’Donohoe announced as Green Party candidate for Roscommon Galway
The Green Party has announced its candidate to run in an upcoming general election in Roscommon Galway.Julie O'Donohoe has been selected to represent the...
PODCAST: “…Mouth like a Lough Erne pike” – the region’s favourite Irish sayings
The Joe Finnegan show decided to talk about our favourite Irish sayings this week following on from a recent Irish Times article by Journalist...
Sportsbeat – Monday October 14
On a busy weekend for Sports weekend get all the reaction from the County finals in the region.Reaction from Glencar Manor Hamilton’s win over...
Longford Town Review October 13
Longford Town's SSE Airtricity League first division promotion campaign came to an end on Friday night after a penalty shoot-out defeat to Cabinteely.Aaron Dobbs had...