News - Longford

XL bully dog surrendered to Longford County Council last year

A ban on the breed was announced last year after a number of attacks - however existing owners could apply to their local authority to keep their pets if they had been neutered.

May 26, 2025 14:04

Over 1,500 births registered in Shannonside region last year

CSO stats released this week show Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon saw a minor drop in birth rates.

May 26, 2025 11:21

Over 500 students attend annual Microsoft Longford Dreamspace event

Teams from 27 schools across the county displayed a range of projects addressing sustainability challenges.

May 24, 2025 11:55

€300,000 allocated towards Halloween Tourism in Longford & Westmeath

Longford Westmeath is one of only five regions selected for the Home of Halloween Pilot Destination Development Scheme, which will see a total of €1.5 million invested across the country.

May 23, 2025 12:12

Calls for local physiotherapy service to remain in place at St Joseph's

The service is currently operating from a temporary location on site.

May 22, 2025 13:51

Local senator says learner drivers being forced to drive without a fully qualified motorist

Over 83,000 people are currently waiting to take the exam.

May 22, 2025 07:42

Young Longford apprentice wins major international trades competition

Dan O'Shea from Fort Hill has beaten over 2,700 apprentices from across the UK and Ireland to be named this year's Screwfix Trade Apprentice champion.

May 20, 2025 13:16

Longford is the most expensive county in Ireland for car insurance

Analysis compiled by Chill Insurance shows the average car insurance price in Longford is €1,042.

May 19, 2025 13:58

Foreign Direct Investment supports almost 1,800 jobs in Longford

Figures presented to the May Meeting of Longford County Council show that IDA clients currently support 1,787 jobs in the county.

May 18, 2025 14:55

Gardaí issue appeal for missing Longford man

Kehinde Olukoya was last seen on May 10th and is missing from his home in Longford.

May 18, 2025 08:35

Longford parkrun celebrates ninth anniversary tomorrow morning

Parkruns take place weekly across the Shannonside region and are designed to foster a sense of community and encourage participation in physical activity.

May 16, 2025 17:20