News - Longford
New figures show Longford students are most disadvantaged in the country
The HEA study shows how the home address of third level students has affected their equity of access to full education.
Jun 10, 2025 13:23
HSE urged to confirm Longford physiotherapy service future
Deputy Carrigy says that Minister for Older People, Kieran O'Donnell and the older persons organisation within the HSE are not in favour of the service leaving Longford.
Jun 9, 2025 16:55
Hundreds of people attend second annual Longford Pride celebrations
The week long series of events came to a close over the weekend, with 100s marching through Longford Town on Saturday in the Pride Parade.
Jun 9, 2025 13:45
New local car registrations see decrease since this time last year
A new report from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry shows there has been a slight decline in registrations in Roscommon, Leitrim and Longford.
Jun 7, 2025 14:15
Longford Pride parade to kick off this afternoon
It was launched during the week with a number of talks, meet ups and events taking place over the last number of days.
Jun 7, 2025 09:34
Longford brothers jailed over feud incident at Galway funeral home
The incident saw one man shot, a second stabbed and a third man attacked with acid.
Jun 6, 2025 17:14
Massive Longford logistics hub hits market for close to 10 million euro
The facility has now gone on the market at 9.75 million euro and is being sold by agents TWM and CBRE.
Jun 6, 2025 16:59
Man to appear in court over €4k heroin seizure in Longford
The drugs were recovered on the Ballinalee Road last Sunday after two people were searched by gardai.
Jun 5, 2025 18:09
Roscommon Solstice Choir to kick off their latest series of performances in Longford
The choir's PRO says it's part of a number of events taking place over the next few weeks.
Jun 5, 2025 13:21
Over €1 million in funding announced for local community projects
It's part of a €17 million funding announcement nationwide involving 212 community projects.
Jun 5, 2025 10:05
Close to 6,000 people claiming Disability Allowance in the Shannonside Region
Disability Allowance is a weekly payment to people with a disability, aged between 16 and 66.
Jun 4, 2025 17:59
Local action group to highlight concerns of major windfarm development in Longford
The meeting will take place from 8.30 tonight at the Lanesboro Parish Hall.
Jun 4, 2025 13:26
Man appears in court charged with breaking into St Christopher's in Longford
Derek Hickey, with an address at Shangan Crescent, Ballymun, Dublin 9, appeared before Judge Deirdre Gearty this morning
Jun 3, 2025 16:37
Man jailed for reversing vehicle into Garda patrol car in Edgeworthstown
Finalising the sentence this morning, he proceeded to sentence Mr Baxter to three years in prison, suspending the final nine months for a period of two years.
Jun 3, 2025 16:20Shannonside Newsletter
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