Sisk secures €50m Longford Center Parcs expansion deal Sisk has been announced as the main contractor for the €50m initial phase of further development at Center Parcs Longford Forest at Ballymahon in Co Longford. Business • 21 Aug
Sisk secures €50m Longford Center Parcs expansion deal Sisk has been announced as the main contractor for the €50m initial phase of further development at Center Parcs Longford Forest at Ballymahon in Co Longford. Business • 21 Aug
Report reveals gaps in community supports in Longford A report has found that Longford town faces a range of complex issues, including gaps in services for children, young people, families, and older people. Leinster • 23 Jul
Report reveals gaps in community supports in Longford A report has found that Longford town faces a range of complex issues, including gaps in services for children, young people, families, and older people. Leinster • 23 Jul
Initiative under way to promote late night café culture Efforts are under way in nine towns and cities across the country to encourage a late night café culture. Ireland • 07 Jul
Initiative under way to promote late night café culture Efforts are under way in nine towns and cities across the country to encourage a late night café culture. Ireland • 07 Jul
Exercise and chats inside Longford's 'Circle of Trust' A Friday morning exercise class in Longford provides a social, as well as a physically active space, for men to get together and discuss issues that they might otherwise feel uncomfortable talking about in public. Leinster • 27 Jun
Exercise and chats inside Longford's 'Circle of Trust' A Friday morning exercise class in Longford provides a social, as well as a physically active space, for men to get together and discuss issues that they might otherwise feel uncomfortable talking about in public. Leinster • 27 Jun
'Blueprint' for rural sustainable travel open in Longford A transport project in Longford town described as "a blueprint for sustainable transport across rural Ireland" is to be officially opened. Leinster • 17 Jun
'Blueprint' for rural sustainable travel open in Longford A transport project in Longford town described as "a blueprint for sustainable transport across rural Ireland" is to be officially opened. Leinster • 17 Jun
Man jailed for reversing vehicle into garda patrol car A man with 15 previous convictions for dangerous driving has been jailed for intentionally reversing his vehicle into a garda patrol car and injuring its driver. Regional • 03 Jun
Man jailed for reversing vehicle into garda patrol car A man with 15 previous convictions for dangerous driving has been jailed for intentionally reversing his vehicle into a garda patrol car and injuring its driver. Regional • 03 Jun
Food Village to provide 200 jobs in Longford Secondary school meal provider Food Village has announced the creation of 200 jobs with the opening of a state-of-the-art food service site in Longford. Business • 29 May
Food Village to provide 200 jobs in Longford Secondary school meal provider Food Village has announced the creation of 200 jobs with the opening of a state-of-the-art food service site in Longford. Business • 29 May
Man jailed over 'vicious' assault of woman in Co Longford A man who subjected a woman to a "vicious" and sustained beating, and threatened to rape her while she was walking in a Longford town park, has been jailed for three years and three months. Courts • 07 May
Man jailed over 'vicious' assault of woman in Co Longford A man who subjected a woman to a "vicious" and sustained beating, and threatened to rape her while she was walking in a Longford town park, has been jailed for three years and three months. Courts • 07 May
29 cars seized from Dublin business in gang investigation Gardaí investigating the activities of an organised crime group in south Dublin have seized 29 cars and €200,000 in cash. Crime • 20 Mar
29 cars seized from Dublin business in gang investigation Gardaí investigating the activities of an organised crime group in south Dublin have seized 29 cars and €200,000 in cash. Crime • 20 Mar
Man, 30s, charged with rape of elderly woman in Longford A man in his 30s has appeared in court charged with the rape of an elderly woman in Co Longford. Courts • 13 Mar
Man, 30s, charged with rape of elderly woman in Longford A man in his 30s has appeared in court charged with the rape of an elderly woman in Co Longford. Courts • 13 Mar
Irish lecturer pursues 40-year equal employment battle An Irish lecturer living in Italy has been pursuing a battle in Europe for equal employment pay and conditions for 40 years. Ireland • 17 Feb
Irish lecturer pursues 40-year equal employment battle An Irish lecturer living in Italy has been pursuing a battle in Europe for equal employment pay and conditions for 40 years. Ireland • 17 Feb
Boost for N4 upgrade project with preferred route chosen The long-awaited development of a new carriageway between Longford and Mullingar, Co Westmeath has been given significant boost with the confirmation of a preferred route. Leinster • 14 Feb
Boost for N4 upgrade project with preferred route chosen The long-awaited development of a new carriageway between Longford and Mullingar, Co Westmeath has been given significant boost with the confirmation of a preferred route. Leinster • 14 Feb
Gardaí investigating death of baby at house in Longford Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a baby at a house in Co Longford, yesterday morning. Leinster • 27 Jan
Gardaí investigating death of baby at house in Longford Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a baby at a house in Co Longford, yesterday morning. Leinster • 27 Jan
Longford arson trial may see bid to change location The trial of a man charged with an arson incident in Longford Town last year may see an application for a change of location. Leinster • 14 Jan
Longford arson trial may see bid to change location The trial of a man charged with an arson incident in Longford Town last year may see an application for a change of location. Leinster • 14 Jan
Enplast Extrusions first firm to recycle election posters Co Longford-based Enplast Extrusions are set to become the first company in the country to recycle hundreds of Local and European Election posters for use within the construction industry. Business • 09 Dec 24
Enplast Extrusions first firm to recycle election posters Co Longford-based Enplast Extrusions are set to become the first company in the country to recycle hundreds of Local and European Election posters for use within the construction industry. Business • 09 Dec 24
Work-to-rule at disability service in Longford over pay More than 130 staff at a community disability service in Co Longford have begun industrial action in an ongoing pay row. Leinster • 18 Nov 24
Work-to-rule at disability service in Longford over pay More than 130 staff at a community disability service in Co Longford have begun industrial action in an ongoing pay row. Leinster • 18 Nov 24
Motorcyclist, 30s, dies in Longford crash A motorcyclist in his 30s has died in a single-vehicle crash in Longford in the early hours of this morning. Leinster • 10 Aug 24
Motorcyclist, 30s, dies in Longford crash A motorcyclist in his 30s has died in a single-vehicle crash in Longford in the early hours of this morning. Leinster • 10 Aug 24
Concerns of escalating violence after Longford shooting Cathaoirleach of Longford Municipal District Councillor Seamus Butler has said the town is in shock following a shooting yesterday. Leinster • 18 Jul 24
Concerns of escalating violence after Longford shooting Cathaoirleach of Longford Municipal District Councillor Seamus Butler has said the town is in shock following a shooting yesterday. Leinster • 18 Jul 24
Public invited to have say on N4 upgrade project Three public consultation information sessions on the N4 Mullingar to Roosky upgrade project will take place this week, as the public is invited to have their say over the next six weeks. Leinster • 02 Jul 24
Public invited to have say on N4 upgrade project Three public consultation information sessions on the N4 Mullingar to Roosky upgrade project will take place this week, as the public is invited to have their say over the next six weeks. Leinster • 02 Jul 24
Construction of development at Center Parcs in September Construction on a €100m new development at Center Parcs in Longford is set to get under way in September. Business • 06 Jun 24
Construction of development at Center Parcs in September Construction on a €100m new development at Center Parcs in Longford is set to get under way in September. Business • 06 Jun 24
Man dies in workplace related incident in Longford An investigation is under way after a man in his 60s died following a workplace related incident in Co Longford. Ireland • 17 May 24
Man dies in workplace related incident in Longford An investigation is under way after a man in his 60s died following a workplace related incident in Co Longford. Ireland • 17 May 24
Man charged with murder of Longford woman in New York A man has been charged with the murder of an Irish woman in New York. 41-year-old Sarah McNally, who was originally from Co Longford, died after being stabbed at the Céilí House pub in Maspeth in Queens on Saturday evening. Ireland • 03 Apr 24
Man charged with murder of Longford woman in New York A man has been charged with the murder of an Irish woman in New York. 41-year-old Sarah McNally, who was originally from Co Longford, died after being stabbed at the Céilí House pub in Maspeth in Queens on Saturday evening. Ireland • 03 Apr 24
Tributes paid to 'wonderful' woman killed in NY stabbing Tributes have been paid to an Irish woman who died following a stabbing incident in New York at the weekend. Ireland • 02 Apr 24
Tributes paid to 'wonderful' woman killed in NY stabbing Tributes have been paid to an Irish woman who died following a stabbing incident in New York at the weekend. Ireland • 02 Apr 24
Pet food firm C&D Foods to create 100 new jobs Pet food firm C&D Foods is to create 100 new jobs in counties Longford and Westmeath. Business • 15 Mar 24
Pet food firm C&D Foods to create 100 new jobs Pet food firm C&D Foods is to create 100 new jobs in counties Longford and Westmeath. Business • 15 Mar 24
Man charged after gardaí injured by pellet gun shots A Longford man has appeared before Athlone District Court charged in connection with an incident during which three gardaí were injured. Leinster • 21 Feb 24
Man charged after gardaí injured by pellet gun shots A Longford man has appeared before Athlone District Court charged in connection with an incident during which three gardaí were injured. Leinster • 21 Feb 24
