Longford duo win first ever Junk Kouture World Final A Co Longford secondary school is celebrating today after two of their students won the 'World Designer of the Year' title at the first ever … Regional • 12 Jan
Technimark to expand Longford facility Global healthcare manufacturer, Technimark, is set to create 80 highly skilled roles over the next two years as it expands its operations in Longford, with … Business • 02 Dec 22
One arrested after €300k of stolen goods recovered One man has been arrested after €300,000 of stolen property was recovered as part of an investigation into a criminal gang suspected of nationwide thefts. Regional • 11 Nov 22
Pilot injured in Co Longford light aircraft crash A pilot is being treated in hospital after the light aircraft he was flying came down in a field in Co Longford last night. Leinster • 07 Jun 22
Center Parcs resort records pre-tax loss of €18m The operators of the €280m Center Parcs holiday resort last year recorded pre-tax losses totalling €18.2m due to Covid-19 enforced shutdowns. Business • 18 May 22
SIRO's €4m investment in fibre broadband for Longford Fibre broadband wholesaler SIRO has today launched a new €4m fibre broadband network in Longford town. Business • 17 May 22
Concerns raised in Longford over incidents of violence Business leaders, community groups and local people in Longford say they are very concerned about incidents of violent crime on the streets of the town … Regional • 05 May 22
Framespace expansion to create 150 new Longford roles 150 new jobs are to be created by Longford based modular housing supplier, Framespace. Business • 14 Apr 22
Man in his 20s arrested over assault in Longford A man in his late 20s is being questioned in connection to an alleged assault in Co Longford earlier this week that left a man … Regional • 08 Apr 22
Lantern display lights up old Longford barracks Ireland's largest outdoor lantern installation is on display at a former army barracks in Longford town. Ireland • 27 Feb 22
Man dies in Co Longford road crash A man in his 20s has died following a collision in Co Longford. Ireland • 02 Jan 22
Longford boil water notice still in place after 20 days A boil water notice issued earlier this month remains in place for parts of Co Longford. Leinster • 23 Nov 21
Man charged in connection to Longford stabbing A 41-year-old man has appeared in court charged in connection with a stabbing in Co Longford. Regional • 03 Oct 21
Two men arrested in Longford over stabbing Two men in their 40s have been arrested following an alleged stabbing in Co Longford. Regional • 02 Oct 21
Longford ready for African carnival for Culture Night Final preparations are being made across the country for Culture Night, which returns for its sixteenth edition tomorrow. Longford • 17 Sep 21
Center Parcs to spend €85m on Longford resort expansion Center Parcs is to spend €85m expanding its forest resort in Co Longford, with the creation of 250 permanent jobs once the development is complete. Business • 15 Jun 21
€3k fines and apology from four men over wedding breach Four people who were involved in organising a wedding celebration that took place in a marquee in Longford last Wednesday have apologised in court and … Courts • 10 May 21
Appeal over Granard turbine plan rejected An Bord Pleanála has upheld the decision of Longford County Council to refuse planning permission for the proposed development of a 169m single wind turbine … Leinster • 16 Feb 21
Man arrested after cannabis worth €130,000 seized A man has been arrested following the seizure of suspected cannabis worth €130,000 in Co Longford. Leinster • 24 Jan 21
Longford school closes due to confirmed Covid-19 case A Longford secondary school, Meán Scoil Mhuire, has announced its closure due to a confirmed case of Covid-19. Leinster • 08 Oct 20
Five cars burned out following fire at Longford garage An investigation is under way into a fire at a garage in Longford town during the early hours of this morning. Leinster • 17 Sep 20
Man held after robbery during Longford school meeting A man has been arrested after he threatened people attending a meeting at a primary school in Longford last night, before making off with a … Crime • 28 Aug 20
Invasive fish species chub returns to River Inny The reappearance of the invasive fish species chub on the River Inny in Co Longford has been confirmed, according to Inland Fisheries Ireland. Ireland • 25 Aug 20
Conroy deal improves prospect of a border gold mine A gold mine could be developed in the border region as part of a joint venture that has been agreed between Irish company Conroy Gold … Business • 21 Jul 20
On the pig's back! 20 piglets born to sow in Longford The village of Moyne in Co Longford is celebrating the arrival of 20 piglets to a first-time mother. The bumper delivery is believed to be … Leinster • 18 Jul 20
