News - Longford
Man remanded in custody over Longford break-in
A man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court in Dublin following a break-in to property on St Mel's road in
Aug 6, 2020 11:19
Local publicans claim government allowing unfair playing pitch for struggling industry
Local publicans say they are shocked and disappointed after the government announced that phase 4 will be pushed back again. Pubs that don't serve
Aug 5, 2020 14:29
Longford Gardai examining CCTV footage in connection with double arson attack
Gardai in Longford are examining CCTV footage of the Athlone road area following a series of suspected arson attacks on Sunday evening. The first incident
Aug 4, 2020 14:15
Garda appeal for information over Abbeyshrule thefts
Gardai are appealing for information on the theft of a number of trailers, a quad bike and tools from the Abbeyshrule area sometime between Saturday
Aug 4, 2020 11:45
Longford Gardai investigating two incidents of suspected criminal damage by fire in the town last night.
Gardaí are investigating two incidents of suspected criminal damage by fire which occurred yesterday evening, The first incident occured just before 9 pm last night
Aug 3, 2020 13:26
HSE submits pre-planning documents for 43 bed extension to St Joseph's, Longford
The HSE has submitted its intention to seek planning permission for the new 43 bed unit at St Joseph's Care Centre in Longford. The
Jul 31, 2020 16:48
Seanad hears pandemic and pay cuts have St Christopher's staff in Longford at "breaking point"
It's been claimed that staff at St Christopher's service in Longford are at "breaking point" as a result of the Covid 19 pandemic
Jul 30, 2020 08:30
TD highlights plight of Longford family living between Dublin and Ballymahon since March
The Dáil has heard there is a chronic lack of social housing for people with special needs and disabilities in the Shannonside region. Sinn
Jul 28, 2020 15:19
Czech national Lenka Karaskova has enjoyed tidying Rooskey roundabout during lockdown
Czech national Lenka Karaskova says she has enjoyed tidying the roundabout outside her adopted village of Rooskey on the Roscommon Longford border over the past
Jul 26, 2020 10:29
Longford TD believes the county requires a massive house building programme.
A Longford TD believes the county requires a massive house building programme in order to boost its economic activity. Deputy Joe Flaherty claimed in the
Jul 25, 2020 08:54
Flowers and plants are to be let grow wild on roundabouts in Longford this autumn.
A program is to be rolled out this autumn to let flowers and plants grow wild on two roundabouts approaching Longford town. The July meeting
Jul 25, 2020 08:28
Continued closure of Longford registry office described as 'bloody disgrace'
The continued closure of the public registry office in Longford has been branded a "bloody disgrace." The comments were made at the July meeting of
Jul 24, 2020 12:33Shannonside Newsletter
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