News - Longford
Over 15% of primary school children in region in class size of 30 or more
Leitrim is the county with the highest proportion of classes with 30 or more pupils nationally, at 18.6%
Sep 4, 2023 13:18
225th anniversary of Battle of Ballinamuck to be commemorated next week
The commemoration will consist of a variety of different free activities and events.
Sep 2, 2023 13:12
Major EU funding earmarked for Midlands area
The €10 million sum is the second of the EU "Just Transition Fund" the nation has received this year.
Sep 2, 2023 11:20
Longford holds lowest number of energy upgrade grants in the country
Following a report published by the authority this morning, it was revealed that the number of property upgrades has more than doubled this year across the Shannonside Northern Sound region since 2022.
Sep 1, 2023 17:05
Over 100,000 overnight stays booked in local Airbnbs last year
The New Oxford Economics report found Airbnb also supported over 200 jobs across the region.
Aug 31, 2023 18:19
Plans lodged for significant expansion of Longford Rugby Club
Longford Rugby Club are seeking to construct a standalone gym building at its club in the Desmesne in Longford.
Aug 31, 2023 07:30
Almost 500 people in receipt of Farm Assist Benefit locally
The current maximum weekly personal rate of payment under the scheme is €226 per week.
Aug 30, 2023 14:25
Figures show manufacturing and retail are leading trades in the region
According to the report, close to 6,000 people were employed in either the retail trade or manufacturing sectors across Longford, Leitrim, and Roscommon in 2021.
Aug 30, 2023 14:06
Tributes paid following death of much loved local man Mel Doherty
Mel Doherty is survived by his wife, Rosaleen, daughter Anita and sons Neil, Mel, Joseph and Philip.
Aug 29, 2023 18:07
Homeless figures on the increase again in the Shannonside region
The figures show an increase of 12 individuals in emergency accommodation in just over a month locally.
Aug 29, 2023 14:00
More Garda resources needed for LCSP to function argues Longford councillor
Last year, Longford was one of the counties to be selected for the pilot Community Safety Partnership programme.
Aug 29, 2023 13:54
Planning sought for upgrade at Longford GAA club site
The development would also include a therapy room, meeting room, multi-purpose space, shop, and storage.
Aug 29, 2023 08:15
Chair of Longford Tidy Towns hopes proposed laws will deter illegal dumping
New powers would allow local authorities to utilise body worn cameras, CCTV, and drones.
Aug 28, 2023 13:41
New provider secured for Longford out of hours GP service
It's been confirmed that Caredoc will take over the operations of the former Longford MIDOC based in St Joseph's from today.
Aug 28, 2023 07:42Shannonside Newsletter
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