News - Longford
New hackney pilot scheme launched in Elphin and Ballinalee
The scheme is intended to support areas without a full time taxi service, and the NTA are now seeking applications for drivers.
Jan 10, 2023 13:48
Four local towns praised in IBAL survey for 2022
Nationally, Naas in Co Kildare has been crowned Ireland's cleanest town or city for the second year in a row.
Jan 9, 2023 13:45
Slight decrease in number of homeless in Shannonside region in November 2022
The number of homeless nationally increased to 8,048, while the Shannonside region experienced a marginal decrease.
Jan 9, 2023 13:30
Carrick on Shannon and Castlerea NCT centres with pass rates below 50%
According to Independent.ie, Carrick on Shannon and Castlerea both had some of the worst pass rates nationally.
Jan 9, 2023 13:21
Over 50 motorists arrested locally for drink and drug driving over Christmas
The operation focused on what Gardaí called the four life saver offenses.
Jan 9, 2023 07:47
Two local businesses benefit from Arts Council funding
No organizations in Roscommon received strategic funding
Jan 7, 2023 14:23
Almost 10% of people in Shannonside region have never used the internet
The figures from the Central Statistics Office show that 9% of people in the midlands and mid-west have not used the internet in their lives at all.
Jan 6, 2023 17:30
Farmers across the region encouraged to attend IFA climate change meeting
Longford IFA Chairman Gavin White says there are still a lot of issues to be worked out regarding farmer's participation in climate change measures
Jan 6, 2023 17:30
Funding for N4 in 2023 vital - Longford Senator
Senator Carrigy raised the issue at a Transport Oireachtas Meeting recently/
Jan 6, 2023 13:39
Planning modification sought for major proposed Longford tourism attraction
Blacksmith Ventures LTD trading as Lough Ree Distillery are seeking modifications to the plans for a proposed distillery and visitor centre in Lanesboro.
Jan 6, 2023 13:20
Over 400 Ukrainians in employment across Shannonside region
According to CSO figures, the number of Ukrainians in employment is steadily increasing.
Jan 6, 2023 13:16
Just 3% of local planning decisions appealed to An Bord Pleanála in 2021
No decisions made by Leitrim County Council were overturned in 2021
Jan 5, 2023 13:16
COVID levels across Shannonside region have tripled in last month
HPSC show 109 new cases registered across the three counties in the last week.
Jan 5, 2023 13:15
Most homes lacking internet access in Shannonside region going without by own choice
Central Statistic Office data shows that in the midlands, 61 percent of those without internet have stated it is by choice as they do not need it.
Jan 4, 2023 17:22Shannonside Newsletter
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