News - Longford
Longford councillor calls for redevelopment of former army barracks
Jan 19, 2024 17:04
Greenlight given to Lanesboro energy development
Longford County Council planners granted permission for the development with 12 conditions attached.
Jan 19, 2024 17:02
Breaches detected by Workplace Relations Commission across the region
The majority of breaches detected related to working hours, with 44 complaints in Roscommon, 41 in Longford, and 35 in Leitrim.
Jan 19, 2024 13:10
Major funding earmarked for Longford Women's Link
It comes as Minister for Justice Helen McEntee announces a new fund worth €7.7 million.
Jan 19, 2024 11:04
Local Government TD wants intake of refugees paused
Fianna Fáil TD Joe Flaherty says the Government is losing the support of the people when it comes to accepting Ukrainian refugees.
Jan 18, 2024 16:59
Local Fire Service praised for quick response to refugee accommodation fire
The owner of the property has now withdrawn it from the agreement to house Ukrainian refugees.
Jan 18, 2024 07:57
Former Lanesboro convent will now not be used for refugee accommodation
The news was confirmed at a Longford County Council meeting this evening.
Jan 17, 2024 17:47
Almost 10 thousand people recorded on live register across the region
The Live register records the number of people registering for Jobseekers Benefit, Jobseekers allowance or any other entitlements at offices of the Department of Social Protection.
Jan 17, 2024 15:19
Emergency services called to fire at Lanesboro Convent
It's believed the incident was quickly brought under control, with the building reported to be undamaged.
Jan 16, 2024 23:10
New CSO data reveals average weekly wages across the region
According to data from the CSO, the average weekly income in the Shannonside region increased from €703 to €735 between 2021 and 2022.
Jan 15, 2024 13:25
Over 420 asylum seekers currently being housed across the region
The figures released by IPAS show that there is now over 26,000 asylum seekers currently being housed in Ireland.
Jan 15, 2024 13:22
Leitrim and Longford identified as below national average level of affluence
It comes as the 2022 Pobal HP Deprivation Index releases its data for each county across the nation.
Jan 15, 2024 13:12
€1 million funding announced for local organisations in Shannonside region
The funding can be used to develop the likes of walkways, parking facilities and improve accessibility.
Jan 12, 2024 13:13
Local Gardaí reminding people to be vigilant to online scams
A man subsequently noticed around €2,500 had been transferred into an unknown bank account.
Jan 12, 2024 11:53Shannonside Newsletter
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