News - Longford
Longford man describes French bus crash that injured 10 Irish tourists
Tiernan Dolan was on the bus that was involved in the crash today near the Spanish border.
Sep 27, 2024 16:35
Significant fire risks in a local nursing home according to HIQA
It found there was a shortage of staff, with only five staff rostered on night duty to cover three floors.
Sep 27, 2024 13:28
One of Longford's longest-running businesses set to close its doors
Donal Dobson's watchmakers and jewellers first opened in 1977, and is shutting down on Saturday
Sep 26, 2024 13:48
LISTEN: Longford takeaway to permanently close after massive fire
The two men injured in the blaze have been released from hospital and are making a good recovery.
Sep 25, 2024 16:27
Local sporting organisations give reaction to major funding announcement
Over 10 million euro has been allocated to support local and community grassroots sports clubs across the Shannonside Region.
Sep 25, 2024 13:22
HSE say they're committed to maintaining ophthalmology services in Longford Town
The issue has been raised by local representatives who have highlighted their anger over how patients, especially children, in Longford are being forced to travel long distances or take up private care to be seen.
Sep 25, 2024 13:18
Over €10m allocated to local sports clubs across the region
The funds are part of 230 million euro for new and improved sports facilities and equipment throughout the country under the Community Sport Facilities Fund.
Sep 25, 2024 07:20
Local timber company receive planning for staff welfare facility in Longford
Glennon Brothers Timber was founded over 100 years ago and is now considered a major industry player in the provision of timber products.
Sep 24, 2024 13:09
Former Longford Councillor sentenced with probation act for 2022 assault
Defence for Mr Farrell stated the actions of his client were nothing more than a "split second of stupidity" he was now paying the consequences for.
Sep 23, 2024 18:09
Quick action by fire service saved lives in Longford incident, says councillor
The quick action by Longford Fire Service in tackling a blaze at Grafton Court this afternoon saved lives.
Sep 23, 2024 17:45
Motorist clocked at twice the speed limit near Longford School
132 people have lost their lives on Irish roads so far this year.
Sep 23, 2024 15:32
Emergency services tackle fire at Longford takeaway
Gardaí are treating the fire as accidental and are not investigating the issue.
Sep 23, 2024 14:45
Photo exhibit on St. Mel's Cathedral reconstruction to be launched today
On Christmas morning 2009, St Mel's Cathedral was all but destroyed in a fire that began shortly after midnight mass.
Sep 20, 2024 11:10
New roof for fire-damaged building in Longford town in place early next month
It was destroyed in the blaze in July, closing 13 businesses in Grafton Court and causing millions of euro in damage.
Sep 19, 2024 13:04Shannonside Newsletter
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