News - Longford
Longford-Westmeath TD appearing before SIPO hearing
The Longford-Westmeath TD resigned as Minister of State for Enterprise, Trade and Employment in August 2022,
Jun 10, 2024 11:03
Voting recounts to take place for two Longford LEAs
After a marathon count on Sunday which continued into the early morning today, 10 seats have been won across the Local Electoral Areas of Ballymahon, Granard and Longford so far.
Jun 10, 2024 09:12
Full recount in Ballymahon LEA to begin
Just one vote sperated Independent Gerald Farrell and Fianna Fáil’s Sean Mimnagh.
Jun 10, 2024 00:30
McGovern, Brady, and Murtagh returned to Granard LEA
Three seats filled at Granard LEA on first count
Jun 9, 2024 17:35
Four councillors re-elected to Longford LEA
Seamus Butler (FF), Peggy Nolan (FG), Gerry Hagan (FG), and Martin Monaghan (FF) were all elected
Jun 9, 2024 17:04
Paul Ross elected on first count in Ballymahon
He received 1,300 votes, exceeding the 1,003 quota.
Jun 9, 2024 14:50
Fine Gael candidates faring well in final tallies across Co. Longford
Longford local election ballot papers will be transported to the count centre in Edgeworthstown shortly, with the count formally commencing at 6pm.
Jun 8, 2024 16:20
Voter turnout for Local and European elections expected to increase this evening
Drumshanbo in Leitrim is currently reporting one of the highest voter turnout levels in the country so far today.
Jun 7, 2024 17:53
Average driving test waiting time in region doubles in 2 years
Motorists are now waiting 15 weeks on average to sit their test in Roscommon, Leitrim and Longford.
Jun 7, 2024 13:58
Average turnout for elections currently at 12% locally
Voting commenced at 7am and will continue until 10 o'clock tonight.
Jun 7, 2024 13:12
Major development at Center Parcs set to create 250 permanent jobs
The development includes the addition of 198 lodges which will increase the capacity of the resort to approximately 3,500 guests per break.
Jun 6, 2024 16:16
Hopes for further expansion of services at St Joseph's Hospital Campus
The works will see bed capacity at the care centre increase to 68 bed spaces with works expected to begin later in Summer.
Jun 5, 2024 13:50
Fears for future of ophthalmology services provided in Longford town
According to Local Councillor Peggy Nolan, the current ophthalmologist will leave the post early next year.
May 31, 2024 15:11
€3 million in Housing Adaptation funding for local counties
The grant assists with adaptations, repairs or improvement works in order to make accommodation more suitable to the needs of older and disabled people.
May 31, 2024 08:19Shannonside Newsletter
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