News - Longford
Future new IDA Longford factory shows need for rapid progress on N4 roads project
At a meeting of Longford County Council yesterday, IDA management confirmed that the site, which is near Longford Town and within the N4 bypass, is in the final stages of being secured.
May 15, 2025 17:34
Longford needs worker infrastructure to support any new IDA Factory - Butler
Housing, entertainment and transport infrastructure must be increased in the county to support workforce growth.
May 15, 2025 14:14
Plans lodged to retain Cloondara telecom mast in Longford
County planners will decide on the issue in July with submissions open on the application for the next four weeks.
May 15, 2025 11:12
IDA confirm site for Advanced Factory Building in Longford very close to being secured
The facility has long been called for by local representatives who believe the site could become home to a large scale employer in the county.
May 14, 2025 17:42
Longford care service highly praised following HIQA inspection
Esker Gardens is a community facility designed for up to four residents and provides long term, 24 hour care to residents who are over 18.
May 14, 2025 13:34
Man arrested following public order incident at Longford Train Station
He is due to appear at Longford District Court at a later date.
May 14, 2025 12:46
Woman caught with proceeds of crime at her home in Longford says she has learned a "dear lesson."
Antoinette Devaney of 14 Old Ardnacassa, Dublin Road, Longford previously pleaded guilty to money laundering in Longford Circuit Criminal Court with a sentence hearing taking place last week.
May 13, 2025 17:26
Fire Service deployed to North Longford village after bog blaze reignites
Bog fires are known to burn and smolder underground, and can be extremely difficult to fully put out without heavy and prolonged rain.
May 13, 2025 16:17
Councils called on to protect landlords renting through housing support schemes
Padraig Finnegan says his property has been left in ruins, leaving him facing significant financial cost in cleaning and repairing the house.
May 13, 2025 13:20
Longford one of six counties that have recorded no road deaths in 2025
According to the Irish Independent, road deaths are down 12.5% compared to the same time last year.
May 13, 2025 11:21
Just under €1 million spent to bring 88 vacant social houses back into use locally
In Co. Longford, 43 unoccupied social houses were redeveloped and brought back into use in 2024.
May 13, 2025 07:46
Major Longford bog fire brought under control this evening
Members of Longford Fire Service attended the scene at 1pm today and began tackling the worst of the blaze.
May 12, 2025 17:04
Urgent action needed to tackle ongoing bog fire in North Longford according to local senator
Several units of the Longford fire service attended the fire at Cloonaugh bog last night, with the flames extinguished over night.
May 12, 2025 13:24
Longford is worst in the country for power cuts
Data provided by the Irish Mail on Sunday revealed the area had the highest risk of power cuts last year.
May 12, 2025 11:30Shannonside Newsletter
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