News - Longford
People in Leitrim and Longford waiting over 3 months for a driving test
That's according to new figures released to the Irish Times.
Jun 17, 2026 13:36
Locals named on latest tax defaulters list
It includes those who failed to declare income tax returns, were involved in the smuggling and illegal sale of tobacco, and the misuse of green diesel.
Jun 16, 2026 17:31
Local authority submitted no projects under a new housing fund
Three local projects were approved in Leitrim and Roscommon as part of the Government's Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund.
Jun 16, 2026 17:26
Appeal issued over Longford arson attack
The house was in flames and there was extensive damage, but no one was injured.
Jun 16, 2026 13:46
Three due in court over Athlone drug-related intimidation
A woman in her 60s, a man in his 20s and a teenage boy were arrested by Gardaí in Athlone on Tuesday.
Jun 16, 2026 13:38
Man appears in court following alleged disturbance in Co. Longford
Gardaí received the report of the incident, which occurred in the Shanmullagh area, close to Ballinamuck shortly before 6pm on Sunday.
Jun 16, 2026 13:08
Leitrim has highest percentage of uninhabitable homes in Ireland
The Irish Independent reports there are 558 uninhabitable residential properties in Leitrim - which is 3 per cent of its housing stock.
Jun 16, 2026 07:50
Two local Gardaí included in latest appointments and allocations
The appointments form part of ongoing Garda resource and leadership allocations across the region.
Jun 15, 2026 17:13
Leitrim confirmed as lowest performing county for e-waste recycling
The figures form part of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Ireland's annual report.
Jun 15, 2026 17:11
New website promoting tourism in Longford officially launched
The event took place at the Backstage Theatre in Longford Town.
Jun 15, 2026 17:04
House in Longford Town extensively damaged following arson attack
It happened in McEoin Park in the early hours of this morning.
Jun 15, 2026 13:00
Speeding offences almost treble in Roscommon, Longford and Mayo
The Irish Independent reports the number of motorists caught driving over the speed limit around the country was almost 169,000 in 2025 - a 23 per cent increase on the previous year.
Jun 15, 2026 08:44
Junior Transport Minister to unveil new developments in Roscommon and Longford today
The Junior Transport Minister is visiting the Shannonside region today for a number of engagements.
Jun 15, 2026 07:17
Over 300 GAP inspections took place across region in 2025
A GAP or Good Agricultural Practice inspection refers to audits of farms to make sure they follow strict rules to protect water quality from farm waste.
Jun 14, 2026 11:53Shannonside Newsletter
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