News - Longford
Events taking place at Corlea Trackway to mark Heritage Week
It's part of the wider Heritage Week celebration taking place across County Longford and the Shannonside region.
Aug 17, 2025 13:57
Funeral arrangements announced for much-loved Mohill resident
21-year-old David O'Callaghan vanished from the car park of St. Joseph's Church in Boyle last Saturday and his body was recovered nearby almost four days later, after a massive search.
Aug 16, 2025 14:45
Drones used in search for missing Mohill man in Longford
David O'Callaghan, 21, was last seen in Boyle last Saturday evening around 5pm.
Aug 12, 2025 15:47
Yearly allocation of €350,000 secured for enhancement of local trails
The investment aims to boost tourism and enhance amenities along the Midlands trail network.
Aug 11, 2025 13:38
Longford dog Nora in running for Nose of Tralee title
Nora and the Murphy family from Ballinamuck have reached the final of the national competition for pets and are looking for your support.
Aug 10, 2025 14:44
Minister hails Local Improvement Scheme as key rural partnership
Minister for Public Expenditure and Infrastructure, Jack Chambers, was speaking at Áras an Chontae in Longford Town yesterday.
Aug 9, 2025 11:16
LISTEN: Minister Jack Chambers 'fully supports' upgrade of N4
The minister met representatives in Longford to discuss a range of issues and projects, including a potential housing development in the county and the upgrade of the N4.
Aug 8, 2025 18:04
Plans lodged for large commercial development in Longford
There would be four retail units on the ground floor, and two commercial units overhead.
Aug 8, 2025 13:38
Gardaí investigating incident in Co. Longford after number of vehicles found on fire
Investigations are ongoing and anyone with any information is asked to contact their local Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line.
Aug 6, 2025 11:10
Swifts in Ireland face decline, warns Longford conservationist
Larry Mitchell from Swift Conservation Ireland says there is growing concern these birds are no longer nesting and breeding in the region.
Aug 4, 2025 13:59
Over 3,400 without power across Shannonside Region following Storm Floris
Outages are affecting 1,777 customers in Ballaghaderreen, 822 in Boyle, 818 in Longford, and 64 in Arigna.
Aug 4, 2025 09:34
Uisce Éireann to start upgrade works in south Longford
Over three miles of water mains will be replaced in Ballymahon.
Jul 30, 2025 13:48
Local Senator welcomes potential jobs boost for Longford
The former Eircom site was purchased by the council in May and Technimark's move into the facility could generate between 120 and 150 jobs.
Jul 29, 2025 10:20
Major expansion of US manufacturer in Longford could create up to 150 jobs
Technimark currently operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility on the Ballinalee Road in Longford Town.
Jul 28, 2025 17:16Shannonside Newsletter
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