News - Longford
Covid incidence rate decreasing across the Shannonside region
Three local areas are being monitored for higher levels of virus transmission.
Sep 24, 2021 08:45
Call for local councils to be allowed use vacant stock for Affordable Housing
Expectations have been dashed that the Affordable Housing scheme will be rolled out in Longford
Sep 23, 2021 17:17
The EU hope to introduce a common charger for all devices
A common charger would improve consumer convenience and the environment.
Sep 23, 2021 15:14
Longford not likely to qualify for Affordable Housing under new national plan
Hundreds of families across the country had been hoping they would finally be able to look forward to buying their own homes under the Housing for All plans
Sep 23, 2021 13:19
Local towns need more government support to develop CCTV systems
Smaller towns cannot raise the funds needed to support the installation of the camera systems.
Sep 23, 2021 13:08
Influencers paid over €10,000 to promote local tourism
One influencer was paid almost €4,000 to promote Leitrim.
Sep 23, 2021 07:55
Illegal cigarettes seized in Longford
Gardai made the discovery on Monday of this week.
Sep 22, 2021 19:00
Longford Cathaoirleach calls for a second palliative care bed in the county
A second bed should only cost €60,000 a year according to Fine Gael councillor Peggy Nolan.
Sep 22, 2021 17:36
Man charged following assault and burglary in Longford
The man was remanded in custody to appear in court again this month.
Sep 22, 2021 17:12
Gardaí issue warning about scam callers and bogus tradesmen
The warning comes as a number of pensioners were pressured to pay for services up front.
Sep 22, 2021 13:05
Vodafone experiencing service issues around Longford town
Issues were first reported around midday.
Sep 22, 2021 12:44
Covid outbreaks in schools more than doubled last week
There has been a significant increase in the number of outbreaks in schools.
Sep 22, 2021 11:59
Pop-up Covid vaccination centre to open at Athlone IT next week
The Covid-19 vaccination centres will open at several campuses from next week.
Sep 22, 2021 11:35
Planning approved for communications mast in North Longford
The planning was lodged by Eircom Ltd. for the mast.
Sep 22, 2021 10:55Shannonside Newsletter
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