News - Longford
Over 50 appeals lodged to School Transport Appeals Board this year
The appeals are in reference to decisions on the School Transport Scheme, which provides free school bus places to children.
Dec 23, 2022 13:35
Increase in rape and sexual offences in Shannonside region in last year
The Roscommon/Longford and Sligo/Leitrim Garda divisions all reported an increase in these offences.
Dec 21, 2022 17:27
Longford school meal supplier warns thousands risk missing out on free lunches
Freshtoday have a number of locations across the country and are solely a school meals provider.
Dec 21, 2022 13:12
Planning sought for new tourist accommodation in Longford
Permission is being sought for 10 new glamping pods in Clondra.
Dec 21, 2022 13:11
Irish Water advises Longford residents to check water pipes for leaks
It follows the imposition of night-time water restrictions on a large area of Longford.
Dec 20, 2022 13:44
Gardai attending scene of Longford crash
Long tailbacks are being reported in the area.
Dec 19, 2022 17:55
Hopes that €68m funding will boost tourism across Shannonside region
Head of Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, Paddy Matthews says that just under half of the money has been allocated to developing cycling and walking trails across the region.
Dec 19, 2022 17:49
Night-time restrictions on Longford water supply in place from tonight
The restrictions will be in place between 11pm and 6:30am and affect a large area of Longford.
Dec 19, 2022 17:35
Shannonside region recording low level of COVID infections overall
While the levels across all three counties are low, the number of people presenting with COVID or COVID-like symptoms to hospitals has risen since November
Dec 19, 2022 13:36
Local support service says domestic violence levels in Shannonside region increasing
Longford Women's Link DV manager, Natalie O' Reilly says they have accompanied and supported 23 women in Longford Court in the last 10 days alone.
Dec 19, 2022 13:35
Planning permission lodged for works at protected Longford building
Longford County Council will decide on the application in February.
Dec 19, 2022 11:14
Leitrim had least amount of planning granted last autumn
Planning permissions were given for almost 7,000 houses and apartments nationally during the last three months
Dec 19, 2022 07:46
Two sports institutions seek to upgrade their facilities
Planners will make a decision on the submission in 2023
Dec 18, 2022 10:25
Planning lodged for expansion of Longford ISPCA headquarters
Included in the application is constructing 2 detached kennelling structures, two treatment rooms, a laundry room, kitchen, and two storage rooms.
Dec 16, 2022 13:27Shannonside Newsletter
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