News - Longford
Man hospitalised following alleged assault in Co. Longford
Gardaí say no arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing at this time.
May 13, 2024 16:12
Sniffer dogs and drones to be deployed in search for elderly Longford man
A multi-agency search, which included the garda air unit and the civil defence, has been taking place.
May 13, 2024 09:29
New tourist attraction officially opened in Co. Longford
The project includes a visitor experience which includes the recreation of the classroom environment of a hedge school through audiovisial technology.
May 11, 2024 11:05
Tánaiste to seek answers into Longford woman's death
Bryonny Sainsbury died in 2021, days after she was injured in an accident with her horse.
May 10, 2024 13:08
Over €750,000 in equipment grant funding for local sports groups
The funds are part of the Sports Capital Equipment Grant and will support 34 clubs across Roscommon, Longford and Leitrim.
May 10, 2024 09:38
Two thirds of Shannonside septic tanks fail environmental inspections
There was a 100 per cent failure rate in Leitrim, with all four of the tanks tested not meeting standards.
May 9, 2024 11:23
Social media abuse won't stop Dáil campaign says local Senator
The Ballinalee man and local postmaster was the subject of a harassment campaign in January 2022 involving threats to himself and his young children.
May 8, 2024 17:18
Two local motorists arrested over the Bank Holiday weekend
One driver was found to be three times over the legal drink driving limit.
May 8, 2024 12:58
Forsa members at a Longford disability centre formally announce industrial action
The action will take the form of a Work to Rule protest and will take place on Tuesday the 28th of May, where staff will do no more than the minimum required by the rules of their contract
May 7, 2024 15:42
Two Shannonside counties record no road deaths in 2024
Gardaí have confirmed that 71 people now died on Irish roads so far this year which is almost a third higher than the same time last year.
May 7, 2024 13:20
Longford councillor believes public tolerance on immigration at 'saturation point'
Almost 1, 700 asylum seekers are currently without State provided accommodation
May 6, 2024 11:11
Parents of Longford girl continue to seek answers from HSE over daughters death
At the inquest into her death, the coroner declared a case of medical misadventure.
May 3, 2024 13:42
Over 500 marriages registered in Shannonside region last year
The figures come from a recent CSO report pertaining to the amount of marriages which took place nationwide in 2023.
Apr 29, 2024 17:35
Staff vote in favour of industrial action at Longford disability service
Staff were balloted over the last week, with 134 out of 136 staff voting in favour of the action.
Apr 29, 2024 16:27Shannonside Newsletter
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