News - Longford
Almost one in six commercial buildings in Leitrim are vacant
Leitrim sees the highest figure locally at 18.1 per cent, marginally higher than Roscommon's 17. 8 per cent.
Feb 26, 2026 07:19
Anger in Longford over funding allocation for small roads
The county has received €380,000 of the over €1.5 million announced for counties in the Shannonside region.
Feb 25, 2026 13:28
Almost 2,700 assaults on local HSE staff last year
According to freedom of information, files, it's a slight increase on 2024.
Feb 25, 2026 13:05
Taoiseach defends garda numbers in Longford, amid concern over recent violence
Two men were seriously injured in a double-stabbing in Longford town earlier this month.
Feb 25, 2026 10:13
€1.5m allocated for upgrading rural roads in Shannonside region
Rural Development Minister Dara Calleary has allocated €17.5 million for Local Improvement Schemes throughout the country.
Feb 25, 2026 09:32
'We remember our families still in Ukraine, who continue to suffer' - Ukrainian tells anniversary Mass in Longford
A special Mass was held in St Mel's Cathedral last night.
Feb 24, 2026 13:47
Longford man appears in court in US to face child sex-abuse charges
After an investigation by the FBI, he was extradited from Ireland to Houston last Thursday, to face charges of coercion and enticement and exploitation of a child in Texas.
Feb 24, 2026 10:13
Rent for a three-bed house in Roscommon rose by 11pc last year
Daft.ie found the average monthly bill was €1,545 in the last three months of 2025 - up 10.8 per cent on 2024.
Feb 24, 2026 08:12
Mass to mark anniversary of Ukrainian war
The Mass for Peace and Justice in Ukraine is taking place in St Mel's Cathedral at 7.30pm.
Feb 23, 2026 13:22
19 commencement notices issued across the region so far this year
That's one of the findings from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, which has published its monthly figures.
Feb 22, 2026 13:16
Longford records cheapest house prices in the region
The average price of a home in the county rose by 12 per cent, with a 3-bed semi now costing just under €229,000.
Feb 22, 2026 09:26
Longford senator calls for raised pedestrian crossings outside schools
Paraic Brady says it's vital because a large amount of children are outside them.
Feb 21, 2026 11:56
Little appetite in Larry Murrin's Bord Bia leadership
The IFA is calling for Mr. Murrin to be removed from his position
Feb 20, 2026 17:10
Local region set for unsettled weather spell
Counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon have each seen torrential downpours in recent days.
Feb 20, 2026 13:45Shannonside Newsletter
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