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
Horse saved after falling into bog drain A horse that had fallen into a bog drain has been saved after a three-hour operation to rescue him. Leinster • 21 Dec 19
11 men remanded in custody over Longford incident Eleven people who were charged in connection with a violent disorder incident in Longford town earlier this week have been remanded in custody with consent … Leinster • 20 Dec 19
Vehicles, luxury watches, handbags seized in CAB raids Six vehicles, three Rolex watches, designer handbags and over €18,000 in cash were among items seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau during searches targeting an … Crime • 14 Nov 19
Man charged with manslaughter over Longford death A man charged with assault causing harm in connection with fatal injuries sustained by a man outside a pub in Co Longford earlier this year … Courts • 01 Oct 19
Three arrests over feud-related violence in Longford Gardaí in the midlands who have been investigating feud-related violence in the Longford area have arrested three people and recovered a shot gun and ammunition. Leinster • 03 Sep 19
Shots fired at house in Longford Town An investigation is underway after a number of shots were fired at a house in Longford town overnight, no one was injured in the incident. Leinster • 26 Aug 19
Man dies following alleged assault in Longford A man in his 50s has died following an alleged assault in Foigha, Co Longford last Thursday. Leinster • 06 Aug 19
Hundreds protest over Bord na Móna layoffs in Longford Hundreds of people have attended a demonstration in Lanesborough, Co Longford this evening to protest the planned layoff of workers at the Bord na Móna … Leinster • 22 Jul 19
Why Is Bord na Mona adding more fuel to the fire? Bord na Mona's plans to convert power stations to biomass, and the source of that biomass, is the cause for much debate this week. Analysis and Comment • 14 Jul 19
Bord na Móna to lay off 150 workers in Longford Bord na Móna is laying off 78 seasonal workers with immediate effect and will temporarily lay off another 72 permanent workers from next Thursday after … Leinster • 11 Jul 19
'Living model' tourist attraction set for Granard Motte A major tourism and amenity attraction featuring a "living model" of a Norman village is to be developed at the site of Granard Motte, a … Leinster • 07 Jul 19
Harris says law and order will prevail in Drogheda The Garda Commissioner has said that while the upsurge in crime in Drogheda and Longford were "very different scenarios", law and order would prevail. Crime • 26 Jun 19
Farmer jailed amid dispute over Longford land sale A farmer has been jailed until next week amid allegations he attempted to frustrate the sale of land in Co. Longford. Ireland • 26 Jun 19
Two challenges brought against Westmeath wind farm plan Two separate High Court challenges have been launched against An Bord Pleanála's decision to grant planning permission for a wind farm which will have some … Courts • 27 May 19
Three people injured following incident in Longford A father and two of his children are in a stable condition in hospital this evening after they were the victims of a suspected hit-and-run … Leinster • 30 Apr 19
Large garda presence for Traveller funeral in Longford A large armed garda presence was in situ in Longford town this afternoon amid fears of an outbreak of violence at a Traveller funeral. Leinster • 14 Jan 19
Second find of suspected stolen machinery in Longford Gardaí have uncovered a second major industrial premises of suspected stolen machinery during a planned raid on a commercial unit on the outskirts of Longford … Leinster • 06 Dec 18
