News - Longford
Planning permission refused for potential new Longford Town apartments
The applicant was refused planning permission by Longford County Council for a similar development in May.
Sep 19, 2024 12:37
Significant drop in number of commercial vehicle registrations locally
Nationally, the most popular brand of goods vehicle according to the CSO is Ford, following by Peugeot and Volkswagen.
Sep 18, 2024 13:28
Longford public to have their say on need for new family resource centre
The consultation will take place at the Longford Arms Hotel on Monday the 23rd of September from 6 to 7 pm.
Sep 18, 2024 13:18
Longford principal says Gardaí road safety talks hit home
That's the view of the Principal of Moyne Secondary School after the school featured on RTE's 'On the Beat' programme last night.
Sep 17, 2024 13:33
Derelict shopping centre currently on the market in Longford Town
The site, adjacent to the former Connolly Barracks is spread over two floors with close to 7,000 square metres of retail space and features a multi storey car park.
Sep 16, 2024 13:34
Government urged to ringfence Apple Tax money for local healthcare
Former Independent Councillor Gerry Warnock says it would relieve pressure on the national health system.
Sep 13, 2024 13:16
Man accused of arson in relation to Longford fire refused high court bail
Guo Zhong Chen, of 9 Belvedere Terrace, Mullingar, is charged with arson in relation to the Grafton Court Fire in Longford Town on the 28th of July.
Sep 12, 2024 18:01
Permanent base needed for Longford Civil Defence, claims councillor
Longford Civil Defence is currently based out of a rented former commercial building on the Ballinalee Road outside of the town.
Sep 10, 2024 14:06
Minister says there are no plans to reduce VAT rate
The hospitality sector are asking government to reduce the rate from 13.5% to 9%.
Sep 9, 2024 13:37
Minister for Finance visiting Longford this morning
It comes ahead of the Budget on October 1st - the last one before the general election.
Sep 9, 2024 09:35
Property prices across Shannonside region soar since last year
The finding comes from a recent analysis by the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers, published in the latest Sunday Independent.
Sep 8, 2024 15:36
Battle of Ballinamuck to be commemorated in Longford today
This year's commemoration will see the screening of a new documentary titled 'Ballinamuck' at the 98 Hall in the village.
Sep 8, 2024 13:13
Longford-based care home receives mixed HIQA report
52 people were receiving care on site on the day of inspection, with HIQA staff interviewing staff and residents as part of the inspection.
Sep 6, 2024 13:46
Local workers strike for travel time allowance in construction sector
A work stoppage is continuing around the country today by members of the Unite Trade Union.
Sep 6, 2024 13:34Shannonside Newsletter
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