News - Longford
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 07:27
Longford has the most affordable homes on the market, according to MyHome.ie
Property prices in Leitrim have risen by €15,550 during the second three months of the year.
Jul 7, 2025 07:23
Instructor says people from other counties likely to do driving test at Carrick centre to avoid waiting times
It comes as the waiting time for a driving test in two Shannonside centres has reached the target of less than 10 weeks.
Jul 4, 2025 17:34
Longford Gardaí issue appeal over case of attempted murder last year
They are appealing for any information that may assist them in the investigation, including the names of the suspects, CCTV or mobile phone footage.
Jul 4, 2025 13:31
Minister for Heritage visiting Co. Longford this afternoon
Minister Christopher O'Sullivan will visit Abbeyshrule Abbey and St. Brendan's Church in Clondra at 2pm.
Jul 3, 2025 11:51
Local County Boards adopting cashless ticketing approach this year
Leitrim GAA say cash will be accepted at group stage games but for knockout stage games, admission will be by pre-purchased tickets.
Jul 2, 2025 13:08
3pc drop in new car sales in Shannonside region this year
Jul 2, 2025 07:17
Fundraising appeal issued for Longford teen severely injured following accident
Nineteen-year-old Maksymilian Zukrowski was severely injured in a collision when his motorcycle collided with an SUV in Kenagh on the 9th of May.
Jul 1, 2025 17:22
Just over 1,900 houses purchased by private entities across region
These can include private companies, charities, or state bodies.
Jul 1, 2025 13:14
Longford says HSE must 'pull its socks up' and develop minor injury unit
Cllr Peggy Nolan was speaking following a recent meeting between Fine Gael Senator Micheál Carrigy and Tánaiste Simon Harris.
Jul 1, 2025 07:36
Senator confirms new playground in Longford Town to officially open in coming weeks
Significant works have been taking place at the former Longford Greyhound track since Christmas.
Jun 30, 2025 11:39
Longford Women's Link responded to just under 1,000 calls last year
Its CEO Tara Farrell also confirmed that it supported 331 women and children in cases of domestic abuse and violence.
Jun 27, 2025 13:01
Senator says Longford minor injury unit 'unlikely' to be developed in the near future
That's according to local senator Joe Flaherty, who welcomed the news of the potential development.
Jun 27, 2025 12:36
Local TD says potential minor injury unit in Longford is a viable possibility
Fine Gael TD Micheál Carrigy met with Tánaiste Simon Harris alongside Longford party colleagues in government buildings yesterday.
Jun 26, 2025 17:13Shannonside Newsletter
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