News - Longford
LISTEN: Man jailed for 11 years for importing over €8m cocaine into Longford airfield
The drugs were flown into Abbeyshrule Aerodrome from France in August 2022.
Jul 4, 2024 13:09
Longford charity 'Cian's Kennels' named as a finalist at Good Causes Awards
Set up in 2020 in memory of 15 year old Cian Neary, the charity brings sick children closer to their pets at a specially built centre at Crumlin Hospital.
Jul 4, 2024 10:51
Man to be sentenced for importing €8m of cocaine into Longford
Fifty-six-year-old Tim Gilchrist Junior of Mavis Bank, Newrath, Waterford, pleaded guilty at a sitting of Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court on Tuesday.
Jul 4, 2024 07:13
'Walter Mitty' type character pleads guilty to importing €8.4m into Abbeyshrule Aerodrome in Co Longford
He will be sentenced on Thursday.
Jul 3, 2024 07:52
Planning sought for telecom mast in Co. Longford
The removal of an existing telecommunications rooftop support structure is also proposed.
Jul 2, 2024 11:32
N4 public consultation sessions to take place next week
The 52km section of the N4 passes through or close to several towns and villages including Ballinalack, Rathowen, Edgeworthstown, Longford and Newtownforbes.
Jun 28, 2024 12:29
Local councillor says Granard power faults 'unacceptable'
Newly elected councillor and Granard postmaster Pádraig McNamara says the issue has been raised numerous times by residents in recent weeks.
Jun 28, 2024 09:13
Longford photographer wins national competition
Lanesborough-based photographer, Lee Williamson, took the photo when he was strolling along the banks of Lough Ree.
Jun 27, 2024 13:47
11 sexual assaults reported in mental health facilities last year
42 incidents of sexual assault in mental health centres were registered last year nationally, making up 44% of all Serious Reportable Incidents last year.
Jun 27, 2024 13:16
Emergency services attending fire in Ballymahon
There are reports that traffic has been reduced to one lane in the area and motorists are advised to exercise caution.
Jun 26, 2024 17:21
Almost 200 vehicles licensed as taxis or hackneys in the region last year
The CSO report provided a breakdown of a variety of vehicle types which were under license in 2023.
Jun 26, 2024 13:28
Funeral to take place tomorrow for Longford man killed in London
A Go Fund Me campaign has been set up in memory of Neil to fund a sporting foundation that will provide opportunities to young athletes.
Jun 26, 2024 08:10
Over a hundred hectares felled last year across Leitrim and Roscommon
New figures from the CSO show the level of Afforestation, the type of forestry and the land which its located on.
Jun 26, 2024 07:50
Hopes new step for Connolly Barracks will future proof funding
The council are seeking tenders to progress the renovation and redevelopment of the former site as a museum and Cultural/Community Centre.
Jun 25, 2024 17:37Shannonside Newsletter
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