News - Longford
Almost €900,000 in funding secured for local tourism projects
Fáilte Ireland announced the funding, which is part of an allocation of the EU Just Transition Fund.
Jun 16, 2025 13:30
Just 27 council homes received energy upgrades in the last year in Longford
As part of procedures adopted from the Climate Action Plan, all council houses will be upgraded once voided by a tenant, with just 27 retrofitted last year.
Jun 16, 2025 08:13
Contrasting fortunes for Shannonside towns in latest IBAL report
Longford Town has lost it's clean status and dropped to 30th in the rankings.
Jun 16, 2025 07:14
Olivia Mollaghan to represent Longford in Miss Ireland final
A daughter of Pat and Anita Mollaghan, Olivia graduated from DCU last year with a 1st class honours degree in Communications Studies.
Jun 14, 2025 09:18
Men across the Shannonside region urged to get regular health check-ups
It's part of the Men's Health Week campaign which runs until this Sunday.
Jun 13, 2025 17:05
Special Mass taking place this weekend to celebrate a popular Longford priest
Fr Vinny Connaughton is the parish priest of Legan, Ballycloghan, Moydow and Ardagh.
Jun 13, 2025 16:58
Local counsellor highlights growing gambling problem among women
A Longford counselling service says there has been a rise in problem gambling among women.
Jun 13, 2025 13:20
Planning approved for upgrades at Ballymahon walled garden
They plan for the restoration of the existing outbuildings and the extension of the greenhouses, a new multipurpose pavilion and the restoration of the walled garden.
Jun 13, 2025 13:04
Longford man released on bail twice in the space of a week for separate incidents
It follows an incident on Tuesday last at Hanlon's Gala in the town.
Jun 12, 2025 13:35
Road-safety measures aren't working in Longford, claims councillor
Councillor Mick Cahill believes current measures are not proving effective when it comes to slowing motorists down.
Jun 12, 2025 07:34
Heavy rain and thunderstorms across the region today
It's part of a series of warnings for much of the country over the next 24 hours.
Jun 12, 2025 07:26
Local councillor says only full retention of physio service will suffice
The Taoiseach has confirmed that a decision on the future of the service will be made next week.
Jun 11, 2025 17:07
Decision due on future of Longford Physio Service next week
Responding to local Deputy Micheál Carrigy, Taoiseach Micheál Martin issued the update in the Dáil today
Jun 11, 2025 14:01
Two people arrested over public order incident in Longford town
Gardaí were called to Gala Filling Station on the Dublin Road just after 9.30 this morning following reports of a disturbance.
Jun 10, 2025 16:36Shannonside Newsletter
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