News - Longford
Planning lodged for new residential development in Longford
The construction would consist of nine new, two-storey, four-bedroom houses in Stonepark.
Aug 21, 2023 11:24
Number of local food companies receive national awards
The Great Taste awards is one of the world’s largest and most trusted food and drink accreditation schemes.
Aug 20, 2023 11:39
Plans lodged for new river viewing platform in Longford
The proposed development will have a view of the Whitworth Aqueduct
Aug 18, 2023 16:22
Go ahead for further works at former Lough Ree Power Plant
EirGrid PLC are seeking significant energy infrastructure at the defunct Lough Ree power plant in Lanesboro.
Aug 18, 2023 11:11
Popular Longford holiday resort reports record profits
Accounts published by Center Parcs Ireland Limited show Longford Forest recorded revenue of €87.4 million to the end of April, an increase of over 50% on the previous year.
Aug 17, 2023 13:00
Longford in need of increased Garda resources says local Councillor
The call follows a number of criminal and security incidents over the last two weeks.
Aug 16, 2023 16:17
Local Gardaí seek witnesses following armed robbery
No one was injured in the incident and Gardaí have launched and investigation.
Aug 16, 2023 11:49
Planning lodged for expansion of Longford housing development
Plans include the six 3 bed, two storey semi detached homes and eight two bed, two storey terraced dwellings.
Aug 16, 2023 08:17
225th Anniversary of Battle of Ballinamuck to be commemorated in September
Longford councillor, Padraig Brady, says it's important to remember all those who died fighting in the local area.
Aug 15, 2023 13:48
Drinking water in Longford safe to consume according to Uisce Eireann
The statement follows a number of messages circulating in the community claiming water supplies in the county had been contaminated.
Aug 15, 2023 08:22
Gardaí & Emergency Services praised for response to Longford Security Alert
Cathoirleach of Longford Municipal District, Martin Monaghan, says that local Gardaí and Fire Services crews didn't hesitate dealing with the issue.
Aug 14, 2023 18:28
Longford stores reopen following major Garda security alert
Two calls were reported to Longford Gardaí yesterday afternoon regarding suspicious devices.
Aug 13, 2023 09:17
Defence forces and Garda search units dealing with Longford security alert
Staff and customers at the Longford Shopping Centre and Dunnes Stores on the Dublin Road were forced to leave the centres with immediate effect just before 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Aug 13, 2023 08:21
Supermarket and shopping centre in Longford town evacuated following security concerns
The nature of the concerns that lead to the evacuations have not yet been confirmed by Gardaí.
Aug 12, 2023 19:28Shannonside Newsletter
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