News - Longford
New Longford company takes award at National Enterprise finals
The company was founded just last year and makes insulation products from recycled duvets and mattresses
Jun 3, 2022 07:56
Almost 200 forestry felling licences awaiting approval locally
Leitrim has the highest figure in the region.
Jun 2, 2022 08:17
Locals worried over downgrade threat to Granard Garda station
It's understood that several Garda in the station could be transferred to Longford.
Jun 1, 2022 17:58
Green light for restoration of old Ardagh Post Office
The building is close to 160 years old.
Jun 1, 2022 13:42
Longford CE calls for extra staffing resources to address climate change
The head of Longford County Council believes special roles need to be allocated to each County Council.
May 31, 2022 13:06
Local Liverpool fan describes chaos of security checks prior to Champions League Final
The match on Saturday night was delayed by organisers because of the chaos outside the Paris stadium.
May 30, 2022 14:08
Local peat firm wins first step in extraction process
The application was made in July 2020 but only this month received notification from the planning inspectorate.
May 30, 2022 13:48
Call for bike hire scheme for Longford town
Bike hire schemes have been launched recently in Mullingar and Athlone and it's hoped that a similar project could be brought to Longford town
May 30, 2022 09:42
Ericsson announces 250 new jobs for Athlone
Ericsson has been in Athlone for more than 40 years and already employs 1200 people at its Research and Development base
May 30, 2022 07:07
Covid-19 infection rates dropping across the region
Over the last two years, almost 21,000 people in County Roscommon got the virus.
May 27, 2022 13:57
Call for derelict Granard building to be used as county museum
Councillor McGovern Believes the project would be another step in rejuvenating Granard.
May 27, 2022 13:38
Dublin road in Longford closed following collision this afternoon
The collision on the Dublin road in Longford happened around half past four this afternoon
May 26, 2022 16:48
Over 13 million euro announced for local health projects
The funding will see several long standing projects receive funding.
May 26, 2022 13:31
High levels of cancer causing radon discovered in local towns and villages
The Epa is urging anyone concerned to test for radon.
May 26, 2022 13:01Shannonside Newsletter
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