News - Longford
Over 700 HAP tenancies in Shannonside region
The figures come following a parliamentary question from Sinn Féin's Housing spokesperson, Eoin Ó Broin to Minister for Housing James Browne.
Apr 2, 2026 18:13
Over 17,000 school meal recipients locally
The objective of the School Meals Programme is to provide regular, nutritious food to children to support them in taking full advantage of the education provided to them.
Apr 2, 2026 18:12
Water main upgrades on the way for Abbeyshrule
The existing pipes were prone to bursts and leaks, leading to supply interruptions and the loss of treated drinking water.
Apr 2, 2026 18:11
Local farmers feeling the pinch at the pumps
Many filling stations continue to charge over 1 euro and 70 cents.
Apr 2, 2026 18:10
Bank Holiday water safety appeal launched
Water Safety Ireland have issued a warning, as many take to the water across the Easter weekend.
Apr 2, 2026 13:44
Local region set for status yellow wind warning
The alert will be in operation until midnight on Saturday.
Apr 2, 2026 13:40
Two fatal road crashes locally so far this year
Nationally, road deaths are now more than 5 per cent higher than for the same period last year.
Apr 2, 2026 13:39
Gardaí issue appeal ahead of Bank Holiday weekend
A higher volume of traffic than usual is expected on roads in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon over the weekend.
Apr 2, 2026 13:37
Renewed calls for Longford minor injuries unit
The calls come as the Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar had 70 patients waiting for a bed across the month of March.
Apr 1, 2026 17:11
Man charged after drugs seizure in Longford town
Gardaí from the Divisional Drugs Unit carried out the search of a man on Richmond Street in the town shortly after 4pm last Saturday.
Apr 1, 2026 13:16
Electric car sales double in Shannonside region
A total of 196 were registered in Leitrim, Longford and Roscommon between January and March - up from 94 in the same period last year.
Apr 1, 2026 12:52
46pc increase in local drivers given EV grants last year
Tarmonbarry councillor Tom Crosby says the grants should be higher to incentivise people to switch.
Apr 1, 2026 07:40
Only 581 gardai for 9,000 sq km in Roscommon/Longford
There are only 551 officers to cover 4,200 square kilometres in Westmeath and Meath.
Apr 1, 2026 07:33
Man hospitalised after Ballymahon crash
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is being asked to contact Gardaí.
Mar 30, 2026 17:44Shannonside Newsletter
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