News - Longford
Second break-in at Ballymahon store in months
The incident happened in the early hours of Wednesday, February 18th, at the Master Tech store, located on the Main Street of Ballymahon.
Feb 20, 2026 13:31
Drug-driving Longford pharmacist avoids jail after giving €30,000 to garda he assaulted
In court today, Stakelum gave Garda Gillespie €30,000 in compensation.
Feb 19, 2026 16:26
Man pleads guilty over Garda dog attack in county Longford
Edward ‘Blondie’ Stokes and his wife Sharon Stokes entered their eleventh hour pleas just before their jury trial was set to begin at Longford Circuit Court this morning, more than seven years after the incident took place.
Feb 18, 2026 17:36
Longford motorist caught speeding on National Slow Down Day
Gardaí are reminding drivers to slow down especially in current awful driving conditions.
Feb 18, 2026 17:32
Local house prices among lowest in the country
That's according to new figures from the CSO.
Feb 18, 2026 17:21
Local businesses urged to benefit from St Patrick's Day
The town was successfully treated to a new format last year, taking place in the evening to benefit the local night-time economy.
Feb 18, 2026 12:59
Land is as 'saturated' as it's ever been, says Longford IFA
A rain warning is in place until 11 o'clock tonight in Longford, and the eastern half of the country.
Feb 18, 2026 12:51
Longford under status yellow rain warning today
A similar alert is in the place for the east of the country - but it doesn't include Leitrim or Roscommon.
Feb 18, 2026 08:48
Major jobs boost for Longford - as cyber-security company announces 80 new roles
They're being created by cyber-security company ZeroRisk, which is setting up a new facility in Longford.
Feb 17, 2026 15:33
Funding boost for Longford-Mullingar road upgrade - as €6m announced
The money has been assigned today by Transport Infrastructure Ireland.
Feb 17, 2026 13:39
Fine Gael TD defends Longford's garda resources after double stabbing
Last week's meeting of Longford County Council revealed nine officers have left Longford since December, and only two have been replaced.
Feb 16, 2026 07:38
20,000 locals signed onto auto-enrolment pension scheme
People are enrolled if they don’t already have a pension and meet the earnings threshold.
Feb 16, 2026 07:35
Local TD says more Garda recruitment 'not the solution' to crime in Co. Longford
Fine Gael TD Micheál Carrigy's comments come following a double stabbing in the county town on Monday, during which two men suffered serious injuries.
Feb 15, 2026 13:39
Over 7,000 recipients of Jobseekers' allowance across region
Jobseeker's allowance is a means-tested social assistance payment for people who are unemployed, or working part-time for 3 days a week or less, and are actively seeking full-time work.
Feb 15, 2026 08:46Shannonside Newsletter
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