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Longford needs worker infrastructure to support any new IDA Factory - Butler
Housing, entertainment and transport infrastructure must be increased in the county to support workforce growth.
May 15, 2025 14:14
End in sight for Longford town traffic woes
The controversial road works have caused big traffic delays for the past two years.
May 15, 2025 13:41
Anthony Waldron ally backs Gail Murray for his vacant council seat
Today is the deadline for people to enter the race - and councillors will pick the successful candidate on May 26th.
May 15, 2025 13:37
Sligo's orthopaedic theatre 'worst' in the country - Kenny
There have been several leaks in the facility in recent years - leading to surgeries being postponed.
May 15, 2025 13:28
'South Longford wind farm will severely damage eco-tourism plans'
The No to Derryadd Wind Farm Group has been highlighting their concerns following the lodging of planning permission for the infrastructure with An Bord Pleanála this week.
May 15, 2025 13:22
Decision due in August on Roscommon town asylum centre
Noel Whelan applied to An Bord Pleanala for an exemption to house those seeking international protection in April.
May 15, 2025 13:13
Plans lodged to retain Cloondara telecom mast in Longford
County planners will decide on the issue in July with submissions open on the application for the next four weeks.
May 15, 2025 11:12
'He should have been charged with murder' - mother of Monaghan crash victim
Anthony McGinn, 61, from Drumloo, Newbliss, was jailed for seven years yesterday for a crash that killed Kiea McCann, 17, and Dlava Mohammed, 16, near Clones.
May 15, 2025 08:12
Contracts signed for Waterfront Park in south Roscommon
Funding of close to €1.4 million was announced earlier this month for the project at the popular tourist attraction in south Roscommon.
May 15, 2025 07:22
Today is deadline day for nominations for Waldron's Roscommon council seat
Candidates have until 4pm to lodge their papers with the local authority.
May 15, 2025 07:17
IDA confirm site for Advanced Factory Building in Longford very close to being secured
The facility has long been called for by local representatives who believe the site could become home to a large scale employer in the county.
May 14, 2025 17:42
Donamon woman expresses interest in taking Anthony Waldron's council seat
Mairead Kenny who ran in the Seanad elections earlier this year, has formally expressed an interest in the position.
May 14, 2025 15:55
Local Cllr says plans for development at Strokestown Park hugely positive
The Irish Heritage Trust received the planning permission last November to extend the existing woodland walk trail with a board walk, to create outdoor learning zones and the construction of a holistic eco-centre pavilion building.
May 14, 2025 13:43
Local fire services continue to tackle blaze on Longford/Leitrim border
Units of Longford and Leitrim Fire Services have been fighting the fire at Bohey/Cloonaugh Bog close to Drumlish Village since Sunday evening.
May 14, 2025 13:36Shannonside Newsletter
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