News - Longford
Status yellow high temperature warning issued for Longford
It comes into effect from 1pm tomorrow until 7am on Sunday.
Jul 9, 2026 11:19
Over 5,000 on live register last month
The Live Register is used to provide a monthly series.
Jul 8, 2026 18:09
Longford councillor calls for greater Garda numbers
It follows the assault of three Gardaí in Newbridge, Co Kildare this week.
Jul 7, 2026 17:31
'Crime of spite and revenge' - man jailed for nine years over massive Longford arson attack
The judge described it as ‘a crime of spite and revenge’.
Jul 7, 2026 15:22
Woman hospitalised following crash in Longford last weekend
No other injuries have been reported and no further information is available at this time.
Jul 6, 2026 17:29
Temperatures set to continue to rise
Temperatures are set to hit the high 20s in some parts of the country this week.
Jul 6, 2026 13:09
Local counties below average Leaving Cert retention rate
The Department of Education and Youth published figures earlier today.
Jul 6, 2026 12:53
Electricity standing charges impacting local customers
Storm Éowyn resulted severe impact on families, farms and businesses, particularly locally.
Jul 6, 2026 12:50
Sharp rise in new EV registrations across Shannonside region
That's according to new figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry.
Jul 5, 2026 15:06
Tánaiste visits Longford Agri Show as thousands come out to enjoy activities
The show is one of Ireland's oldest, and is taking place right up until this evening at Enybegs, in Killoe.
Jul 5, 2026 14:50
Over 22,000 cars fail NCT locally in first six months of 2026
The statistics were made available on the official NCT website.
Jul 5, 2026 11:19
Increase in average price of houses bought locally under First Home Scheme
The scheme provides funding to first-time buyers who are mortgage approved but still cannot cover the cost of a new-build home.
Jul 4, 2026 11:12
Illegal dumping incident in a local village condemned
Ardagh Tidy Towns shared pictures of the incident with a number of items found at Cartrongarrow.
Jul 3, 2026 13:30
Illness suffered by one local person raised on floor of the Dáil
Longford-Westmeath TD Micheál Carrigy raised the issue - saying Ireland has one of the highest rates of sarcoidosis.
Jul 2, 2026 08:20Shannonside Newsletter
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