News - Longford
Uisce Éireann issues boil water notice for over 4,000 Castlerea customers
Drinking water experts from Uisce Éireann are working to rectify the issue in consultation with the HSE.
Feb 22, 2025 10:50
Over 1,600 outstanding bench warrants in Shannonside region
They are normally issued after a person fails to appear in court accused of a crime.
Feb 21, 2025 13:48
Funeral of well known local historian taking place today
91-year-old Jude Flynn died peacefully at his home in Longford town on Monday.
Feb 20, 2025 08:25
LISTEN: Shannonside MEP calls for emergency permits for storm-hit forestry owners
Around 10 per cent of all forestry across Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon was knocked down during the bad weather.
Feb 19, 2025 17:29
Longford man jailed for assaulting a Garda Inspector at court sitting
Marc Frisby was handed a two month prison term by Judge Francis Comerford at an appeal hearing at Ennis Circuit Court.
Feb 19, 2025 12:55
Local vacancy rates higher than national average, according to Geodirectory report
The rate in Leitrim was considerably higher than the national average of 3.8 per cent.
Feb 19, 2025 07:30
Over €370,000 earmarked for preservation of local historic buildings
The funding comes under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme, which is aiming to preserve and protect architectural heritage around the country.
Feb 17, 2025 13:39
Preferred route option for N4 Mullingar to Longford announced
Feb 17, 2025 12:51
Over €47 million earmarked for local road improvement works
The funding was announced this morning as part of a national investment programme.
Feb 14, 2025 17:21
Over 100 people across Shannonside region to become Irish citizens
The conferrals began yesterday and will continue at the Convention Centre in Dublin today.
Feb 14, 2025 13:53
Longford senators call for government aid for forest owners amid 'crisis'
Around 700 million euro worth of forestry was knocked down during Storm Eowyn, according to the Irish Forest Owners.
Feb 14, 2025 13:50
Over 8 million containers returned locally since launch of Deposit Return Scheme
SuperValu and Centra have issued a breakdown of the number of containers recycled in their stores across the region.
Feb 13, 2025 13:11
Longford woman wins big on scratch card game
The winner says she hopes to jet away to a sunnier destination to celebrate her windfall.
Feb 13, 2025 12:19
Road closed after crash between car and lorry on Longford border
The road is currently closed and local diversions are in place.
Feb 12, 2025 19:32Shannonside Newsletter
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