News - Longford
Seven local producers among Blas na hÉireann finalists
Of the seven regional producers in the final, five are from Co. Westmeath, and two are from Co. Longford.
Sep 14, 2023 14:22
Biomethane produced in Longford could reduce carbon emissions
The industry would produce 18 Gigawatt hours of renewable gas and reduce carbon emissions by almost 5,000 tonnes a year.
Sep 14, 2023 13:16
Plans approved for upgrade of popular Longford National School
The special needs unit includes a central activity space, multi-sensory room, office, storage, and toilets.
Sep 14, 2023 08:30
Continuing increase in number of CAHMS refusals across the region
The CHO8 area, incorporating Roscommon currently has a 42% refusal rate, an increase from 35% last year.
Sep 13, 2023 13:07
Number of approved housing projects have increased in the region
Friday's CSO report outlined the number of apartment and housing unit planning permissions granted in the country per county this year.
Sep 13, 2023 08:11
Regional IFA Executive urges government to scrap nitrates derogation limits
Members of the organisation are protesting outside the Horse and Jockey hotel in Tipperary as they demand action from Fianna Fail politicians.
Sep 12, 2023 13:21
NTA report shows decline in taxis across the region
It comes as a recent National Transport Authority report outlines a local 24% decrease of taxis since the last decade.
Sep 12, 2023 13:14
French Ambassador highlights special bond with North Longford village
Speaking metres from the site of the famous battle, the Ambassador described his pride in celebrating the bond between the two nations.
Sep 11, 2023 08:12
Major price drop in milk to affect local dairy farmers
The latest figures from an ICMSA report show that dairy farmers across the Shannonside region will suffer a fall in revenue of almost €70 million.
Sep 8, 2023 07:45
Call for return of Longford Westmeath Garda Division
Longford is currently part of the Longford/Roscommon/Mayo Division, with the Divisional Headquarters located in Castlebar.
Sep 7, 2023 19:11
Longford Gardaí urge vigilance as rogue trader incidents increase
Gardaí were contacted in recent weeks regarding a number of incidents in which an agreement was made to carry out works.
Sep 6, 2023 13:19
Report shows businesses in region have spent over €250m on energy
The Brosnan report has examined the latest CSO figures in order to determine how much each counties' businesses are spending on energy costs.
Sep 6, 2023 13:12
Census 2022 shows over 63,000 children living in the Shannonside Northern Sound
Nationally, as of last year, there were over 1,012,287 children aged under 15 in Ireland.
Sep 5, 2023 13:34
Close to 30,000 adults across the region living with parents last year
Of these figures from the region, 1,513 are unpaid full time carers for members of the family.
Sep 4, 2023 13:29Shannonside Newsletter
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