News - Longford
Man appears in court following alleged assault at house in Longford
Gardaí were called to the St Bridget's Terrace area on Saturday afternoon after reports of a disturbance.
May 6, 2026 13:14
Local driver among those caught speeding over bank holiday period
Gardaí say they carried out an extensive Roads Policing Operation from last Thursday until today.
May 5, 2026 17:42
Sale of Providers building could pave the way for jobs
The site has been lying idle since the McGinnity family relocated in 2008,
May 5, 2026 17:14
Warnings issued over phone use on tractors
Inspections are to be carried out in some parts of the country, with the aim of checking for phone use.
May 5, 2026 13:37
Local men's sheds awarded over €40,000 in funding
A total of 19 sheds will benefit from the funding.
May 5, 2026 07:35
17-year-old Longford girl hoping to win Miss Teen Ireland crown tonight
The Miss Teen Ireland pageant is the younger version of Miss Ireland, and is aimed at 13 to 17-year-olds.
May 4, 2026 11:18
Pensioner who died in Longford Town crash to be laid to rest today
The much-loved Strokestown man was struck by a car on Earl Street on Tuesday morning and was critically injured.
May 4, 2026 08:38
Longford filmmaker pays tribute following death of award-winning actor Gary Lydon
The IFTA award winner also played the character of Bernie in the movie 'Lakelands,' which was shot in Granard.
May 3, 2026 13:50
Local TD to step back from his convenience store in Ballinalee after nearly two decades
The Fine Gael politician made the announcement on social media, saying he was handing over the running of Carrigy's DayTodayNews to new management.
May 2, 2026 13:46
Granard woman crowned Best Dressed Lady at Punchestown
The grand finale of Ireland's most prestigious style competition took place at the Punchestown Festival yesterday afternoon.
May 2, 2026 09:58
Over 650 local applications approved under Help-to-Buy scheme since 2020
It assists first-time purchasers in buying a new property, or one which has been recently converted into a dwelling and not previously lived in.
May 1, 2026 14:11
Funeral arrangements announced for Strokestown man who died after Longford crash
His removal will take place on Monday to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strokestown, to arrive for funeral Mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in Strokestown Cemetery.
Apr 30, 2026 19:08
St Christopher's Special School in Longford allocated extra class
Fine Gael TD Micheál Carrigy says it will accommodate six children.
Apr 30, 2026 11:10
'A very well known and loved individual' - popular Strokestown man died after Longford crash
The man in his 80s was struck by a car on Earl Street on Tuesday morning and was critically injured.
Apr 30, 2026 07:44Shannonside Newsletter
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