News - Longford Town
Garda investigation under way after car set on fire in Longford
The incident occurred in the McEoin Park area at around 3.20am yesterday.
Jul 17, 2026 13:01
Concerted effort to close Lanesborough GP practice by stealth, Seanad told
Senator Joe Flaherty told the Seanad the current system isn't working.
Jul 15, 2026 13:37
Tánaiste: Longford becoming tourism and cultural hub
Tánaiste Simon Harris was in Longford yesterday.
Jul 6, 2026 07:20
Next steps taken in development of Longford family resource centre
Longford's FRC will be based at The Attic House on the Ballinalee Road, which the Minister visited last year.
Jun 30, 2026 13:04
Historic building in Longford Town to become new home of family-run business
Longford County Council has granted planning permission for the change of use of the landmark building, which used to be the ticket office for the White Star Line, the company that owned the Titanic.
Jun 22, 2026 17:10
Appeal issued over Longford arson attack
The house was in flames and there was extensive damage, but no one was injured.
Jun 16, 2026 13:46
New website promoting tourism in Longford officially launched
The event took place at the Backstage Theatre in Longford Town.
Jun 15, 2026 17:04
FTD Brothers cross Longford finish line and complete 15th marathon
Jordan and Cian Adams set off from the Mall in Longford Town this morning and finished their 42.3 km run at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park in the past hour.
May 11, 2026 17:29
Gardaí attend scene of suspicious activity in Longford Town
According to footage shared on social media, a woman was seen checking if the car doors of a vehicle parked outside a house were unlocked.
Apr 29, 2026 13:28
Tributes continue following passing of 80-year-old man in Longford crash
The crash happened on Earl Street yesterday morning at around 10 o clock.
Apr 29, 2026 13:12
Man (80s) critical after being struck by car in Longford town
The pedestrian has been airlifted to Beaumont Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
Apr 28, 2026 18:02
Local councillor urges people to get behind campaign promoting Longford
'Love Life, Love Longford' will run across social media platforms.
Apr 21, 2026 17:21
WATCH: Major fuel protest ongoing in Longford town, causing traffic backlogs
Lines of vehicles are circling the outskirts of the town, driving very slowly.
Apr 11, 2026 14:00
Fuel protests continuing along N4 bypass in Longford Town today
It's resuming action from previous days, where a slow-moving convoy of tractors and vehicles looped around the Red Cow Roundabout and down along the N4.
Apr 11, 2026 10:53Shannonside Newsletter
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