News - Longford
25 properties offered to Longford Council to house Ukrainian refugees
A tax-free recognition payment of €800 per month is available for properties used to house those arriving from Ukraine.
Jan 17, 2023 13:38
Snow showers forecast for parts of Shannonside region tonight
According to Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel, some of the showers could be heavy.
Jan 17, 2023 13:28
Longford out of hours GP service will continue while new operator selected confirms local TD
Longford-Westmeath Deputy, Joe Flaherty, says that he has received assurances that the Longford service will continue to operate and a review is in progress to appoint a new provider.
Jan 16, 2023 17:38
Longford gardaí arrest driver for drug driving
The unaccompanied learner driver was also caught travelling at 94kph in a 50kph zone and claimed they were running late to a driving lesson.
Jan 13, 2023 11:43
Longford Councillor believes people still concerned about future of Out of Hours GP
Councillor Peggy Nolan says that while people are able to access the service locally she is concerned that this is only due to the goodwill of local doctors.
Jan 12, 2023 17:29
Renewed appeal for witnesses to Rathowen crash last month
A Longford man in his 70's died in the crash and Gardaí are looking to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the crash.
Jan 12, 2023 15:22
Athlone based national school moving from Catholic patronage
Cornamaddy national school will become a multi-denominational community national school under the Longford-Westmeath ETB.
Jan 12, 2023 13:08
Longford students win 'designer of the year' at Junk Kouture
It's the first time the competition has been held outside of Ireland.
Jan 11, 2023 21:18
Three arts centres in Shannonside region receive Arts Council funding
The Backstage Theatre in Longford, the Dock in Leitrim, and the Roscommon Arts Centre will receive a share of over half a million euro in funding.
Jan 11, 2023 17:26
Longford students hoping for success at Junk Kouture final in Abu Dhabi
The award winners will be announced shortly before six pm this evening.
Jan 11, 2023 15:49
Ballinalee resident believes new pilot hackney service will greatly benefit the area
Ballinalee man Jimmy Fox says local groups and businesses will greatly benefit from a reliable hackney service in the area.
Jan 11, 2023 13:30
Public shouldn't lose access to politicians through new security measures argues Local TD
Longford-Westmeath TD, Sorca Clarke believes that, while precautions are necessary, Ireland must retain open access to representatives.
Jan 10, 2023 17:10
14 schools in Shannonside region represented at BT young scientist exhibition
Schools across Longford, Leitrim, and Roscommon will exhibit on topics ranging from climate change, road safety, and the energy crisis.
Jan 10, 2023 13:53Shannonside Newsletter
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