News - Longford
HIQA raises fire safety concerns following inspection at Longford care home
Residents of the facility who spoke with inspectors, praised the staff and commended their commitment in ensuring that they had everything they needed
Mar 26, 2021 13:21
Man accused of dangerous driving in Longford appears in court
The Cavan man was charged with multiple counts of dangerous driving followed an incident in Longford earlier this week.
Mar 25, 2021 11:48
18 deaths and 683 new cases of Covid-19 identified nationally today
Following yesterday's report of no local cases, there have been five or less new cases of the virus reported in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon today.
Mar 24, 2021 18:10
Longford locals urged to take ownership of Royal Canal Greenway
It's hoped that local firms and entrepreneurs will be able to the most of the €12m investment in the 130Km trail
Mar 24, 2021 18:04
Man arrested following dangerous driving incident in Longford
The incident occurred just after 4pm on Monday with many locals left shocked after the incident in the busy housing estate
Mar 24, 2021 16:53
Minister hopes Royal Canal Greenway will transform economic life of region
The Greenway is the longest in Ireland and links Kildare to Longford on a 130KM path
Mar 24, 2021 13:28
Longford Councillor feels efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour will need time
A garda suffered a serious hand injury and the diver of the car remains in hospital follwing the incident on Monday afternoon
Mar 23, 2021 16:54
Gardai praised for quick reaction to Longford high-speed chase in
A Gardai was injured in the incident which occurred around 4pm on Monday afternoon in Longford town.
Mar 23, 2021 13:19
Six classes at Longford school sent home due to Covid outbreak
The decision comes as five cases of covid were confirmed in the primary school based in north Longford
Mar 23, 2021 11:56
Green 'Keep It Clean' scheme launched in Longford
Areas across County Longford are being encouraged to do some litter picking to clean up ahead of the summer as part of a Council scheme.
Mar 23, 2021 10:54
Garda injured following high speed chase in Longford town
The incident occurred in a busy residential area of Longford town this afternoon.
Mar 22, 2021 20:59
Low Covid numbers locally as Longford's incidence rate drops again
The 14-day incidence rate is 157 cases per 100,000 people while the 5-day moving average of new cases is 580.
Mar 22, 2021 18:36
Longford County Council is asking people to take part in an online survey
Mar 20, 2021 14:08
Rate of Covid-19 transmission in Longford a concern for health experts
Longford and Leitrim local electoral areas are bookending the national figures as the highest and lowest areas of Covid-19 transmission rates.
Mar 19, 2021 08:28Shannonside Newsletter
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