News - Longford
Longford trio run Royal Canal overnight in charity fundraiser
Wesley Jordan, Davin Mc Lynn and Fintan Cruise from the Brendan Doyle running club in Longford are running 149.7 kilometres from Dublin to Clondra in Longford.
May 3, 2025 09:07
Six local tourism projects granted funding for developments
The scheme is part of the EU Just Transition Fund programme which is co-funded by the Government and the European Union.
May 2, 2025 13:35
Rural landlords warned to be vigilant following drug seizure in Longford
Gardaí have launched an investigation following the seizure of a significant amount of cannabis in a local village.
May 2, 2025 13:11
Uisce Éireann seeking permission for substantial expansion of Longford plant
The application contains designs for a generator, solar panels and an ESB Substation building.
May 1, 2025 08:22
Man (60s) hospitalised after alleged assault in north Longford
It happened in Drumlish at around 3 o'clock on Monday afternoon.
Apr 30, 2025 20:56
Longford woman crowned world champion in calisthenics
Nikki Glynn was crowned the Female Veteran Power World Champion over the weekend in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Apr 30, 2025 17:33
Four brothers, who live in Longford, plead guilty to affray over Galway funeral home incident
The incident occurred at The Holy Family Church in Mervue, Galway in January 2019.
Apr 30, 2025 17:11
40 vacant property refurbishment grants granted approved locally this year
The grants are used to bring more homes back into residential use.
Apr 29, 2025 13:34
Over 3,800 local children on waiting lists for essential therapies
Figures from the HSE show that children continue to languish in lists for psychology, occupational, and speech and language therapy services - some for over a year.
Apr 28, 2025 13:47
Gardaí appealing for witnesses following serious road crash in Co. Longford
It happened on Monday at around 6 pm on the L1127 at Mullaghvorneen and involved a car and a motorbike.
Apr 23, 2025 13:33
Local Bishop to host remembrance mass for Pope Francis
Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise, Paul Connell, said Friday's mass in Longford will take place at St Mel's Cathedral at 7.30 pm.
Apr 23, 2025 08:25
Motorcyclist remains in serious condition following crash in Longford
The young man was airlifted to hospital after his bike collided with a car on a local road at Mullaghavorneen beside Ballymacormack Cemetery.
Apr 22, 2025 13:14
Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after Longford crash
His bike collided with a car on a local road at Mullaghavorneen, Ballymacormack, shortly after 6pm.
Apr 21, 2025 22:39
Road closed after car and motorbike crash in Longford
It happened at around 6 o'clock this evening on a local road at Mullaghavorneen, Ballymacormack.
Apr 21, 2025 20:31Shannonside Newsletter
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