News - Longford
Almost 1,700 arrests in Shannonside region for drugs offences over last ten years
And there were 344 arrests under the Misuse of Drugs Act in Leitrim and Sligo in the same period - with 29 last year.
Mar 19, 2025 17:35
Longford Junior Park Run celebrates 300th event
The organisers are now calling for more volunteers to join them each week to ensure the event continues.
Mar 19, 2025 13:34
Leitrim and Longford among nine counties with no road fatality
Gardaí are continuing to remind motorists to drive with caution.
Mar 19, 2025 11:13
Gardaí seeking help to find missing teenager believed to be in Longford
17-year-old Jake Hafford was reported missing on Saturday, and it's understood he may have travelled to Longford.
Mar 19, 2025 11:09
Co. Longford Hotel reopens following closure over 5 years ago
The Newcastle House Hotel on the outskirts of Ballymahon closed to the public in 2020 due to Covid 19 and reopened to host Ukrainian refugees following Russia's invasion of the country.
Mar 19, 2025 08:28
Leitrim & Longford County Councils failed to collect money from owners of derelict sites in 2023
The Derelict Sites Register, which records the sites subject to an annual levy, shows there were nearly 2,000 derelict sites around the country at the end of 2023.
Mar 19, 2025 07:37
ICA to screen award winning documentary in Longford Cinema this evening
The film, which won Best Irish Feature Documentary at the Galway Film Fleadh last year tells the story of the Housewife of the Year competition.
Mar 18, 2025 13:57
Call for demolition of landmark former retail business in Longford Town
Councillor Gerry Hagan is calling for the demolition of the building to allow space for road and pedestrian safety works on neighbouring streets.
Mar 18, 2025 13:54
Popular Longford youth club seeks extension permission
The club runs various activities and courses from their hub on Major's Well Road in Longford Town.
Mar 18, 2025 11:37
Several areas in North Longford set to benefit from high speed internet
The roll out of high speed Internet has brought connections to over 8,600 properties so far in Longford.
Mar 17, 2025 13:35
Longford drama club fundraising for permanent home
Mostrim Players Drama Group is based in Edgeworthstown and have been successfully bringing plays and shows to Longford and surrounding areas.
Mar 15, 2025 13:13
Longford Cllr calls for maintenance programme for walkways throughout county
Fianna Fáil Cllr Sean Mimnagh brought forward a motion to yesterdays Longford County Council meeting.
Mar 13, 2025 13:34
Man appears in court charged with alleged Longford rape
It is alleged that the rape occurred on February 25, 2025, at the home of the victim.
Mar 13, 2025 12:26
Man arrested in connection with alleged serious assault on woman in Edgeworthstown
Gardai say the attack is reported to have happened in Edgeworthstown on Tuesday, February 25th.
Mar 12, 2025 20:36Shannonside Newsletter
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