News - Longford
13 applications made for AIMS funding in Shannonside region last year
AIM level 5 provides funding to pre-school providers towards the cost of minor building alterations or the installation of specialist equipment or appliances, which may be required depending on an individual child’s needs.
Feb 2, 2023 13:21
Driver arrested in Longford Town with no tax, NCT, or insurance
The driver was also found to be disqualified.
Feb 2, 2023 11:09
Low application numbers for new pilot rural hackney scheme
3 applications have been received in Ballinalee while just 1 has gone through in Elphin.
Feb 1, 2023 17:21
Deer not root cause of road collisions argues Roscommon resident
It follows claims from a Fianna Fáil TD, following a collision between his vehicle and a deer, that the deer population in Ireland is out of control and culling needs to continue.
Feb 1, 2023 13:15
Lack of housing leaving successful asylum seekers in local Direct Provision centres
The residents, who have been successfully granted asylum, cannot find a home in order to leave the centres
Jan 31, 2023 14:02
Local Covid levels drop following Christmas spike
Health experts are warning people not to get complacent as respiratory illnesses continue to flood ED Departments.
Jan 30, 2023 15:42
Protected Longford building receives planning permission
The plan has been a approved with 8 conditions attached.
Jan 29, 2023 10:33
Community organizations across Shannonside receive new energy supports
Over 20-thousand euro has been allocated to various organisations.
Jan 29, 2023 09:40
Man arrested following discharge of a firearm in Dundarragh last Tuesday
Investigations are ongoing.
Jan 28, 2023 11:13
Leitrim businesses received lowest amount in energy supports nationally
125 businesses in Leitrim applied for the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme from September 2022 to the present date.
Jan 27, 2023 13:47
Driver arrested in Longford Town for drug driving and speeding
The driver tested positive for amphetamines, methamphetamines, opiates, and cocaine.
Jan 27, 2023 13:29
116 new homes built in Shannonside region in Q4 of last year
116 houses were completed in the region during the last three months of the year, while nationally 9,148 new dwellings were built
Jan 27, 2023 13:26
Local company exploring willow as peat alternative to keep business viable
Kevin Mahon from Klansman Deilmann says the lack of any real alternative to peat is a huge issue
Jan 26, 2023 18:04
Chair of LCSP ensures work is ongoing to improve safety in the area
Chair of the Longford Community Safety Partnership. Martina Moloney says there is committed work ongoing to improve things in Longford Town and surrounding areas.
Jan 26, 2023 17:47Shannonside Newsletter
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