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Shannonbridge Power Station to close down today
The West Offaly Power Station in Shannonbridge will be disconnected from the national grid this afternoon. It and its sister plant in Lanesboro, Co Longford,
Dec 11, 2020 08:10
34 cases of Covid reported in Longford LEA in last fortnight
The rate of Covid in the Longford town area is two and half times the national average. New figures show that 34 cases of the
Dec 11, 2020 07:51
Longford GAA Record Loss For 2020
Longford county board have recorded a loss of €173,495 for 2020, a year heavily impacted by the covid-19 pandemic. County chairman Albert Cooney
Dec 10, 2020 21:42
Longford Councillors concerned over 'independent' chair for new pilot policing partnership group
Longford Council is to call on the Justice Minister to continue the tradition of an elected member to chair the new Local Community Partnership Pilot
Dec 10, 2020 17:32
Mohill residents concerned over streetscape plan urged to attend late public consultation event
Mohill Councillor Thomas Mulligan says he believes the vast majority of people in the town will be happy with amended public realm plans which are
Dec 10, 2020 17:14
Longford Council hope 'Mid-Shannon biosphere project' can attain UNESCO status
Longford County Council has given its approval to a plan to apply for a special UNESCO status for a biosphere reserve which will cover large
Dec 10, 2020 13:42
Choir directors express dismay at Covid rules around indoor carol services
Church Music Directors in the Shannonside Northern Sound region are expressing their dismay at new guidance that choirs will not be permitted to perform at
Dec 10, 2020 13:17
Gardai record 50% drop in Leitrim public order offences this year
Gardai in Leitrim have recorded a 50% drop in the number of public order offences reported in the last 12 months. The county's Joint
Dec 10, 2020 13:05
Cillian O'Connor Wins GAA/GPA Player Of The Month
Mayo footballer Cillian O’Connor has been awarded the The PwC GAA/GPA Player of the Month - Semi-finals Award winners. O’Connor is the
Dec 10, 2020 12:50
Two people injured following serious road crash near Mullingar
Mullingar gardai are appealing for any witnesses following a two-vehicle collision at Ballinafid on the Longford side of the N4 overnight. A man and
Dec 10, 2020 12:05
Man arrested after seizure of cannabis in Lanesboro
A man's been questioned following the seizure of a quantity of cannabis herb in Lanesboro. The man was detained after the seizure of €1,
Dec 10, 2020 11:52
Three Irish women who had symphysiotomies have legal cases rejected in Europe
Three women, who underwent a controversial surgical procedure in Ireland, have had their cases rejected at the European Court of Human Rights. The women had
Dec 10, 2020 11:48
2021 World Indoor Athletics Championships Postponed to 2023
The 2021 World Athletic Championship has been postponed until 2023, due to coronavirus uncertainty. The championships were set to take place in Nanjing, China (19-
Dec 10, 2020 11:23
Leitrim council says it is making progress on Carrick bypass route
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