News - Longford
Inquest hears hydraulic failure on tractor led to Longford farmer's death
The plough that Mr. Harte was working on collapsed onto him due to a fault in the tractor's hydraulic system.
Oct 1, 2021 13:35
Improvement works to begin next week on major Longford route
The route in the centre of the town is currently under the control of the TII.
Oct 1, 2021 11:17
Two Local Electoral Areas record over 100 Covid cases in last fortnight
The numbers in urban areas appears to be still high.
Oct 1, 2021 08:41
Significant increase in cost of renting properties in Leitrim and Longford
The cost of renting in this region has shot up in the last 12 months; in two areas especially.
Sep 30, 2021 13:18
Significant delays to plans to demolish Lanesboro power station
Despite hopes to the contrary, a series of internal reports commissioned by the ESB found that the plants would need to be entirely demolished
Sep 29, 2021 07:56
Cruthú Arts Festival returns to Longford this week
A varied programme of events are planned during the week-long festival.
Sep 28, 2021 16:37
A further 1,049 new cases of Covid-19 reported
The Department of Health has reported a further 1,049 new cases of Covid-19.
Sep 27, 2021 17:43
Europe Direct Centre encourages people to learn more about the EU
The Europe Direct Centre provides a variety of services including a free phone link to the Europe Direct helpdesk.
Sep 27, 2021 16:55
Dutch Ambassador hopes local towns can maximise water tourism
The Ambassador discussed tourism in the Shannonside region on a recent visit to Longford and Leitrim.
Sep 27, 2021 16:47
Plans for an extra Bank Holiday are at an advanced stage
Longford-Westmeath Junior Minister Peter Burke is hopeful an extra bank holiday can be achieved.
Sep 27, 2021 12:32
Roscommon and Leitrim properties increase by over 4 percent
In Roscommon, 75 per cent of sales in the last three months were family homes to people returning from cities
Sep 27, 2021 08:46
Over one and a half tonnes of waste collected locally in recent clean up initiative
Almost half a tonne of litter was collected in five locations across the county of Longford.
Sep 25, 2021 11:31
Clonfin Centenary Commemoration taking place this weekend
The events were postponed previously due to Covid restrictions.
Sep 25, 2021 08:40
Part 8 notice published for Mid Shannon Wilderness Park in Longford
The development of walking and cycling trails across the country in recent years have proved hugely popular with the public as a safe place to exercise and enjoy the great outdoors
Sep 24, 2021 13:47Shannonside Newsletter
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