News - Longford

Local driver tests positive for cocaine and arrested by Gardaí

A quantity of cannabis was discovered on a rear seat passenger.

Jan 7, 2024 14:27

Abuse on social media is having a detrimental effect on local politics

His comments come as the number of women running for positions on the county councils across the region continues to decline.

Jan 5, 2024 18:09

Figures show highest percentage of local NCT failures in Castlerea

Between January 5th 2023 and this year, just under 100,000 NCT inspections were carried out in centres across the region.

Jan 5, 2024 13:15

Over 2,000 new car registrations across the Shannonside region in 2023

The figures are up from 1,945 for 2022.

Jan 4, 2024 16:26

Eight domestic violence refuge units to be established in Longford

The eight family places are expected to be made available by the end of next year and follows the establishment of a new Government agency called Cuan.

Jan 3, 2024 14:19

Shannonside Region sees increase in roads deaths in 2023

Roscommon had the highest number of road deaths in the region.

Jan 2, 2024 14:25

Violence against women a major concern in 2024- Longford Women's Link

The last ten years have recorded the highest number of women killed in decades.

Jan 2, 2024 07:38

Locals are being encouraged to participate in annual bird survey

As families spend time at home over the holiday period, BirdWatch Ireland is asking people to spend a short amount of time each week watching their garden birds and recording what they see.

Jan 1, 2024 13:14

Local pest control expert shares advice on keeping homes rat-free

With a large consumption of food and the accumulation of compost waste expected, families are urged to be mindful with their outdoor rubbish as rats look for food.

Dec 31, 2023 09:10

Shannonside region encouraged to support Christmas Appeals

Since 2013, €1.7 million has been donated through the annual appeal, with almost €8000 raised in total across counties Longford, Westmeath and Leitrim.

Dec 29, 2023 13:21

Bereaved parents urged to reach out for support

The charity, "FirstLight", has provided free professional counselling care to over thirty bereaved families and parents across counties Longford, Roscommon and Leitrim.

Dec 29, 2023 11:24