News - Longford
Longford and Roscommon deemed most affordable counties for first-time home buyers
The research shows that six counties now require salaries above 80 thousand euro to qualify for a mortgage.
Aug 24, 2025 13:41
Events on across region as Heritage Week 2025 wraps up tonight
This year's Heritage Week theme is "Exploring Our Foundations", inviting locals to delve into the building blocks of their cultural and historical roots.
Aug 24, 2025 11:47
Household hazardous waste collection taking place in Longford
The free collection day is taking place at Pearse Park from 10am to 2pm.
Aug 23, 2025 09:22
Glowing HIQA reports for local centres
Inspections took place earlier this year, the details of which have been published this week.
Aug 22, 2025 13:41
LISTEN: Longford students celebrate Leaving Cert results
55% of students at Meán Scoil Mhuire have achieved over 400 points.
Aug 22, 2025 13:23
Construction works underway on major expansion at Center Parcs in Co. Longford
The development is set to increase the capacity of the resort to approximately 3,500 guests per break.
Aug 22, 2025 09:28
New official parking rates announced in Longford Town
Longford County Council announced the revised parking fees, which will come into effect from Monday, 1st September.
Aug 21, 2025 12:57
Just two fines handed out in the region last year for dog fouling
Data gathered by Vision Ireland show that Roscommon County Council handed two fines out for the offence in 2024 whilst no fines were issued in Longford and Leitrim.
Aug 20, 2025 14:41
Investigation continues into Longford town incident
It follows reports of an altercation involving three males at a premises on Main Street on Monday morning.
Aug 20, 2025 12:55
Drumlish man was 'first point of contact' for those emigrating to New York
Longford County Council will unveil a bench in memory of Mike Prunty this afternoon at Corn Hill.
Aug 19, 2025 13:41
Gardaí investigating public order incident in Longford town
It follows reports of an altercation involving three males which occurred at around 11.20.
Aug 19, 2025 13:11
Memorial bench to be unveiled in Longford today in honour of late community champion
Longford County Council will host the ceremony at Corn Hill in Drumlish at 4 o'clock.
Aug 19, 2025 08:40
Just over 9,000 passports issued locally in first six months of 2025
The figures come as the Department of Transport is urging the public to check their passport expiration date prior to travelling and apply for their renewal early.
Aug 19, 2025 07:51
Local crews responded to 474 fires last year
Chimneys remain the leading cause of house fires, followed by flues, hot ashes and soot, according to fire service figures.
Aug 18, 2025 13:07Shannonside Newsletter
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