News - Longford
Woman hospitalised following house fire in Longford over the weekend
The blaze broke out at a house in Ardnacassa Lawns on Saturday evening shortly before 10 o'clock.
Mar 4, 2024 14:06
Local residents among the first new Irish citizenship recipients of 2024
Nationally, 1,200 people received Irish citzenship at Monday's ceremony.
Mar 3, 2024 13:58
Edgeworthstown to host National Famine Commemoration this year
The Great Famine claimed the lives of a million people between 1845 and 1852, and was brought on by a potato blight.
Mar 3, 2024 11:52
Plans for Longford housing development given go ahead
AMC Developments limited applied to Longford County Council in July for the construction of 42 new homes.
Feb 29, 2024 13:23
Over 300 work permits issued in Shannonside region last year
Roscommon had the highest amount of work permits issued in the region last year with 138. Longford was close behind with 120 permits issued whilst Leitrim had the lowest in 2023 with 54.
Feb 27, 2024 15:15
Green light for Aldi to open North Longford store
ALDI want to construct a single storey foodstore, including off-license, with a gross floor area of 1,832 metres squared.
Feb 27, 2024 10:27
Planning sought for extension of Longford national school
Longford county planners are due to decide on the application in April.
Feb 25, 2024 12:12
Maintenance work on Longford public toilet set to commence next week
The council has confirmed the maintenance contractor and owner of the facility has made arrangements for repair.
Feb 24, 2024 14:24
Major fundraiser for Longford Swimming Club to take place today
During the 24 hours, swimmers will be aiming to complete a swim a river challenge.
Feb 24, 2024 09:13
Longford senator says full transparency now needed at RTÉ
Senator Micheál Carrigy says that more questions remain than answers.
Feb 23, 2024 13:06
Embattled N4 Road project sees 1.4 million euro boost
Calls have been made at every level with local Councillors, Senators and TDs pushing for movement on the scheme.
Feb 23, 2024 07:47
Close to 2,000 homes sold in Shannonside region last year
According to figures released by the CSO, Roscommon saw the highest amount of homes sold last year in the region with 944.
Feb 22, 2024 11:18
Close to 5,000 jobs supported by Enterprise Ireland locally
Nationally, over 225,000 jobs were supported by 4,451 Enterprise Ireland companies.
Feb 22, 2024 08:19
Man arrested after pellet gun fired at Gardaí in Longford
He's being questioned at a Garda station in Longford, where he can be held for up to 24 hours.
Feb 20, 2024 17:59Shannonside Newsletter
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