News - Longford
Reported local cases of sexual assault and rape increase by over 200% since 2003
Information released to Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú by the Irish Prison Service show that as of May of this year, there were 800 sexual offenders in Irish prisons costing the state almost €80 million annually to house.
Jul 16, 2025 13:36
Teen charged with firearms offence in Mullingar
Detective Garda Adrian Reilly gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution at Longford District Court.
Jul 16, 2025 08:11
Nearly 200 Shannonside women had abortions last year
The Department of Health says there were 66 in Roscommon, 81 in Longford and 49 in Leitrim.
Jul 15, 2025 20:38
Judge refuses relocation of Longford fire case to Dublin Circuit Court
Guo Zhong Chen, who is currently detained at Castlerea Prison, reappeared before Longford Circuit Court this afternoon.
Jul 15, 2025 15:02
Local animal rights activist urges owners to keep an eye on pets over warm spells
A status yellow high temperature warning came into affect at midday for Roscommon and Leitrim.
Jul 11, 2025 13:02
High-temperature warning in place for Longford and Roscommon
A status yellow high temperature warning comes into effect at midday for 14 counties.
Jul 11, 2025 12:03
Calls for Family Resource Centre to be established in Longford Town
It also heard Longford town has one of the highest levels of deprivation in Ireland.
Jul 11, 2025 09:57
Longford councillors slam proposals for 22 new wind turbines across county
It would see the erection of 22 wind turbines and a 110kV electrical substation and all associated site works.
Jul 10, 2025 17:39
Longford town has one of the highest levels of deprivation in the country
Longford County Council was told yesterday there's an urgent need for a family resource centre in the town.
Jul 10, 2025 08:14
Planning granted for retention of telecommunications structure in Co. Longford
It includes communications cabins and associated site works within a palisade fenced compound.
Jul 9, 2025 11:15
17 local post offices have closed in the past 10 years
The figures were released in response to a parliamentary question from Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane.
Jul 8, 2025 13:24
Longford doctors and secretary to stand trial on counts of theft and deception
The charges also accuse them of falsifying medical service claims on behalf of patients to the HSE.
Jul 8, 2025 13:14
Co. Longford GAA club receive planning permission for new flood lights
Longford County planners granted planning permission with six conditions attached.
Jul 7, 2025 11:26
Over 5,000 on the Live Register last month in the Shannonside region
In June, Co. Longford held the highest number of claimants in the region at 2,010.
Jul 7, 2025 07:27Shannonside Newsletter
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