News - Longford
Longford businesses continue to count the cost following town fire
Up to 60 people remain out of work due to the fire.
Aug 6, 2024 08:49
Former coach says Longford Olympian is a role model for local community
The double Olympian hasn't forgotten his roots and now works as a brand ambassador with Coral Leisure.
Aug 3, 2024 08:44
Local power outage due to damage caused by third-party machinery
In a statement to Shannonside News, ESB Networks says no injuries were reported following the incident.
Aug 1, 2024 17:43
Family of tragic Longford woman call on HSE to apologise
Bryonny Sainsbury passed away in August 2021, days after she was injured by her horse in Longford.
Aug 1, 2024 17:30
Longford's new look Lidl store set to open next week
Longford Ladies Gaelic Football Captain Caoimhe McCormack alongside Vice-Captain Niamh Brady will cut the ribbon on Thursday the 8th of August.
Aug 1, 2024 13:50
National Learning Network in Longford town set to reopen next Wednesday
It provided training for around 50 people, with disabilities or mental health issues, in Grafton Court.
Aug 1, 2024 13:40
Business suffered around €80,000 in damage in Longford fire - and isn't covered by insurance
Black Pearl Tattoo, Piercing and Beauty was destroyed in Sunday’s blaze, which affected 12 other businesses.
Jul 31, 2024 22:50
Government refuse to commit to providing financial aid to victims of Longford fire
Over 60 staff are out of work, 13 businesses have closed, and several million euro worth of damage was caused.
Jul 31, 2024 18:28
Disqualified Longford motorist arrested for drug driving
Local Gardaí stopped the driver of a vehicle over the weekend and conducted a roadside drugs test.
Jul 31, 2024 11:47
Junior Enterprise Minister to visit businesses in Longford this afternoon
13 businesses have closed due to the blaze in Grafton Court in the early hours of Sunday morning, which caused several million euro worth of damages.
Jul 31, 2024 07:39
Longford business community urged to support those affected by fire
Kevin Hussey runs a dry cleaners in the town and is calling on those with vacant commercial properties to offer them for use.
Jul 30, 2024 17:22
Over 60 people out of work over Longford fire
A total of 13 businesses in Grafton Court were affected by the blaze, with millions of euro worth of damage caused.
Jul 30, 2024 13:39
Grafton Court reopens to pedestrians following devastating fire
The street, which is a major trading route in the town linking the Longford Shopping Centre with Main Street has remained sealed off since early Sunday morning.
Jul 30, 2024 11:24
Some businesses located near Grafton Court in Longford expected to reopen today
They are in Midland Court, which is opposite fire-hit Grafton Court.
Jul 30, 2024 07:53Shannonside Newsletter
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