News - Longford
Over €11 million in national funding secured to support local communities
Initiatives in counties Leitrim, Longford, and Roscommon will be eligible for the funding, which has increased to €65,000 per project this year.
Apr 4, 2025 17:35
Autism awareness event to kick off in Longford town tomorrow
Members of the public are also encouraged to support the group's bucket collection.
Apr 4, 2025 13:42
Fine Gael Senator highlights decline of rural Longford in Seanad
Paraic Brady has called for Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan to address the issue.
Apr 4, 2025 13:19
Fine Gael setting their sights on four seats in North Longford for LE29
Councillor Dalton returned to the fold last night following a close vote among local party members to take Paraic Brady's vacant seat.
Apr 4, 2025 13:08
Local companies set to be hit hard by Trump tariff fallout
The Government says Europe needs to respond calmy and maturely to the US President’s announcement.
Apr 3, 2025 13:29
Public urged to ensure they're vaccinated against measles after local alert
Measles is a highly infectious disease that can cause serious complications, particularly in children under one year of age.
Apr 3, 2025 11:13
Gardaí seize substantial amount of drugs and cash in Longford operation
This seizure forms part of Operation Tara, the Gardaí national anti-drugs strategy targeting drugs distribution networks.
Apr 2, 2025 15:36
Works begin on installation of Battery Road traffic lights
The lights will be turned on after the completion of the long term Battery road works.
Apr 2, 2025 13:29
Longford Chamber Chair welcomes funding for N4 upgrade
€2.4 million was allocated to the project last week by the Department for Transport.
Apr 1, 2025 08:24
Almost 900 people across region availing of social housing support scheme
They receive the Housing Assistance Payment, which is for people who have a long-term housing need.
Mar 31, 2025 11:34
Funeral of Ballymahon man killed in N55 crash taking place this morning
Tributes have poured in for Tom Walsh since he died last week.
Mar 31, 2025 07:38
Refusal of housing development in Longford town upheld by An Bord Pleanála
County planners refused the plans as they did not conform with the county development plan and citing that the loss of the commercial units would be contrary to the commercial strategy for the town.
Mar 30, 2025 09:13
Heritage sites across the region see increase in visitors
The OPW revealed earlier this week that 13.8m visitors visited its heritage sites across the country in 2024.
Mar 29, 2025 13:17
Three confirmed candidates for Senator Paraic Brady's Longford council seat
Party members in the Granard Local Electoral Area will decide who will replace Paraic Brady, who was elected to the Seanad recently.
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