News - Longford
Over 300 driving tests abandoned in the region so far this year
New figures from the CSO show the number of tests cancelled due to no shows, improper documentation or tester illness.
Sep 6, 2024 13:29
High Court hearing for Longford Fire accused postponed until next week
The Chinese national is accused of setting a fire at Oyama Sushi, a business run by the brother of the accused's former business partner on the 28th of July.
Sep 5, 2024 17:22
Longford councillor takes aim at HSE over ophthalmology services
Patients are being forced to travel to Athlone to access eye services due to the ongoing recruitment issues.
Sep 5, 2024 17:11
Vandalism of public toilets in Lanesboro condemned
The popular facility opened a few years ago and was managed by local man Mike Greene until he had to stop volunteering last year.
Sep 5, 2024 13:41
Longford fire accused to seek bail in High Court today
Guo Zhong Chen, of 9 Belvedere Terrace, Mullingar, is charged with arson in relation to the Grafton Court Fire in Longford Town on the July 28.
Sep 5, 2024 07:20
Local parish priest remembered as a "warm and bubbly person" today
Reverend Michael Campbell passed away on Friday, 30th of August at Drumderrig House Nursing Home, Boyle.
Sep 4, 2024 16:53
Man accused of starting Longford fire to seek High Court bail this week
Guo Zhong Chen has been in custody in Castlerea Prison since the 9th of August.
Sep 3, 2024 13:22
Emergency services at the scene of Longford crash
The incident involving a truck and jeep has lead to tailbacks in the Sligo direction.
Sep 2, 2024 17:14
Longford Gardaí to feature on RTÉ One this Monday evening
On The Beat follows members of An Garda Síochána on the frontline, providing an inside look at the daily lives of serving Gardaí.
Sep 1, 2024 14:44
Roscommon publican speaks out about increasing rate of pub closures
A report from the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland showed that there are 2,000 fewer pubs today than in 2005.
Aug 29, 2024 13:41
Major recruitment drive launched for local carers
Home Instead provides private home care services, HSE Home Support Services, Live-in care services and specialist home care across the country, with offices covering Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon.
Aug 29, 2024 13:28
Close to €10,000 worth of drugs seized in Longford Town bust
Searches carried out by local Gardaí on Richmond Street uncovered a quantity of suspected cocaine worth €7,000.
Aug 29, 2024 13:16
Anti-social behaviour turning people away from popular local amenities
Issues with problem behaviour have been highlighted at the Royal Canal and the Albert Reynolds Peace Park.
Aug 27, 2024 17:48
Longford activist says increased enforcement needed to tackle illegal parking
The Longford woman has been reacting to figures released by vision Ireland that show low levels of parking fines issued to cars illegally parked on footpaths in 2023.
Aug 27, 2024 13:13Shannonside Newsletter
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