News - Longford

Former Longford Politician Frank Kilbride set to be handed jail sentence today

The Longford man officially plead guilty to three charges under money laundering legislation at Longford Circuit Court in January.

Jul 30, 2024 07:20

LISTEN: Optician affected by Longford fire calls for humanitarian help for businesses

Gardai have not ruled out suspected foul play in the blaze, which broke out in Grafton Court in the early hours of yesterday morning.

Jul 29, 2024 13:21

Gardaí call for witnesses following devastating Longford fire

Gardaí have not ruled out foul play and are continuing their calls for witness statements and dash cam footage from the night in question.

Jul 29, 2024 11:28

Busy road in Longford set to be closed next two nights for roadworks

Battery Road will be shut from 7pm to 6am from today until Wednesday, from St Alban's to Lisbrack Road.

Jul 29, 2024 08:17

Several million euro worth of damage caused by fire in Longford Town

It broke out at around 1.30 in the morning in Grafton Court and was eventually brought under control by the fire service.

Jul 29, 2024 07:16

Up to dozen businesses damaged in massive fire in Longford town

No injuries have been reported.

Jul 28, 2024 11:25

Judge warns Longford's Frank Kilbride he faces significant jail sentence

Judge Connolly remanded Frank Kilbride in custody over the weekend stating that he did not want to give the accused false hope that he would not face a custodial sentence.

Jul 26, 2024 17:13

Calls for footpath rehabilitation programme in Longford

It comes following confirmation Longford County Council paid out almost €1 million in insurance claims over the last 15 months.

Jul 26, 2024 13:17

Coroner rules verdict of accidental death into Longford farmer who passed away following farm accident

Kevin Skelly (53) died at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin on May 9, 2022 from injuries he had sustained six weeks earlier on his farm at Carrickboy, Co Longford.

Jul 26, 2024 13:05

Local councillor wants new site for Ballymahon playground

Fine Gael's Paul Ross says the current site is in a heavily secluded area, beside a sewage treatment plant.

Jul 26, 2024 08:46

Former Longford politician to be sentenced for money laundering today

Frank Kilbride of Aughakilmore, Ballinalee in Longford was charged with and plead guilty to three charges under money laundering legislation in January.

Jul 26, 2024 08:30