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Longford councillor calls for change of Municipal District meeting times
She says this is very inconvenient for councillors Niall Gannon and Gerry Hagan, who teach kids with special educational needs.
Jul 14, 2024 09:19
Sentencing of former Longford politician Frank Kilbride for money-laundering adjourned for two weeks
Frank Kilbride of Aughakilmore, Ballinalee in Longford officially plead guilty to three charges under money laundering legislation at Longford Circuit Court in January.
Jul 13, 2024 18:18
New principal announced for Meán Scoil Mhuire Longford
The popular secondary school in the town centre was founded in 1861 by the Sisters of Mercy and today educates hundreds of students from across the region.
Jul 13, 2024 15:06
Former Longford hotelier to be sentenced on money laundering charges today
Frank Kilbride of Aughakilmore, Ballinalee in Longford officially plead guilty to three charges under Money Laundering legislation.
Jul 12, 2024 08:48
Local councillors seek meeting with Education Minister regarding school transport
Independent councillor Mark Casey says school children throughout the county are being omitted from school transport.
Jul 11, 2024 15:13
Longford Cllr calling for phones to be automatically switched off in cars
It comes as 101 people have died on Irish roads this year - an increase of 14 on the same period last year.
Jul 11, 2024 13:37
Plans re-lodged for 30 new homes in Longford
Faughnan Construction Ltd are seeking to demolish a home at Aghadegnan close to the Red Cow Roundabout.
Jul 10, 2024 13:26
Gardaí in Longford appeal for information regarding a recent burglary
Gardaí say they are interested in speaking to anyone who may have seen persons or vehicles acting suspiciously in the Ballymahon, Newtowncashel or Lanesborough areas between 9am-11am.
Jul 9, 2024 17:46
Longford woman raises awareness about Huntington's Disease
Huntington's Disease is an inherited disorder that causes nerve cells in parts of the brain to gradually break down and die.
Jul 9, 2024 17:10
Fears of courts backlog in Shannonside region over barristers' strike
A protest has been taking place outside Longford courthouse today, along with 15 other courthouses, as barristers withdraw their services.
Jul 9, 2024 13:23
Criminal barristers demanding pay rise to protest in Longford
It comes as a nationwide dispute which is demanding that barristers' pay issues be properly discussed by the government.
Jul 9, 2024 07:56
Road reopens following fatal road traffic collision
The single-vehicle collision happened at around quarter to 1 this morning on the N55 in Ballymahon.
Jul 8, 2024 12:15
Man in his 30s dies following crash in Co. Longford
The single-vehicle collision happened at 12:45am this morning on the N55 in Ballymahon.
Jul 8, 2024 09:19
Leinster Community Games Finals set to take place in Longford tomorrow
There are a range of sports including GAA, Soccer and Tag rugby set to take centre stage in the town.
Jul 5, 2024 13:34Shannonside Newsletter
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