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 plant in the town. Leinster • 22 Jul 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 plant in the town. 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
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 the ESB suspended operations its power-plant at Lough Ree in Co Longford. Leinster • 11 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 the ESB suspended operations its power-plant at Lough Ree in Co Longford. 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 national monument on the outskirts of Granard in Co Longford. Leinster • 07 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 national monument on the outskirts of Granard in Co Longford. 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
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
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 of the "highest structures in the country". Courts • 27 May 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 of the "highest structures in the country". 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 incident in Longford town. Leinster • 30 Apr 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 incident in Longford town. 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
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 town. Leinster • 06 Dec 18
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 town. Leinster • 06 Dec 18
GSOC investigating shooting incident in Longford Two investigations are under way into an incident in Co Longford during which a man received a gunshot wound to his leg and a dog was killed. Leinster • 03 Dec 18
GSOC investigating shooting incident in Longford Two investigations are under way into an incident in Co Longford during which a man received a gunshot wound to his leg and a dog was killed. Leinster • 03 Dec 18
Man charged over death of Longford man in New York A man has appeared in court charged in connection with the alleged fatal assault of an Irish man in New York in the early hours of Thanksgiving morning. Ireland • 24 Nov 18
Man charged over death of Longford man in New York A man has appeared in court charged in connection with the alleged fatal assault of an Irish man in New York in the early hours of Thanksgiving morning. Ireland • 24 Nov 18
Garda Commissioner in Longford to discuss rural crime The Garda Commissioner has told a meeting in the midlands that he wants people to be able to live in a society where they can feel safe from crime. Leinster • 05 Nov 18
Garda Commissioner in Longford to discuss rural crime The Garda Commissioner has told a meeting in the midlands that he wants people to be able to live in a society where they can feel safe from crime. Leinster • 05 Nov 18
Man dies following midlands road crash A man in his 20s has died following a road crash on the N4 between Edgeworthstown and Mullingar this morning. Leinster • 13 Oct 18
Man dies following midlands road crash A man in his 20s has died following a road crash on the N4 between Edgeworthstown and Mullingar this morning. Leinster • 13 Oct 18
Three people injured in road traffic crash in Longford Three people remain in hospital after a head-on collision involving two cars occurred in Longford town last night. Leinster • 27 Jul 18
Three people injured in road traffic crash in Longford Three people remain in hospital after a head-on collision involving two cars occurred in Longford town last night. Leinster • 27 Jul 18
Man injured in road collision in Co Longford A 23-year-old man is in a stable condition at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin after a collision on the Dublin to Sligo road near Longford town this afternoon. Leinster • 24 Jul 18
Man injured in road collision in Co Longford A 23-year-old man is in a stable condition at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin after a collision on the Dublin to Sligo road near Longford town this afternoon. Leinster • 24 Jul 18
Eight charged over Longford drug investigation Seven men and a woman have appeared at a special sitting of the district court in Longford charged with the sale and supply of controlled drugs in the town. Leinster • 20 Jun 18
Eight charged over Longford drug investigation Seven men and a woman have appeared at a special sitting of the district court in Longford charged with the sale and supply of controlled drugs in the town. Leinster • 20 Jun 18
Jobs boost for Longford and Cork Indian company Leetha Industries has announced 100 new jobs for Longford, while Cork-based NRG Awareness has announced plans to create 70 new jobs within the next two years. Business • 14 May 18
Jobs boost for Longford and Cork Indian company Leetha Industries has announced 100 new jobs for Longford, while Cork-based NRG Awareness has announced plans to create 70 new jobs within the next two years. Business • 14 May 18
Medical supply firm to create 200 jobs in Longford 200 jobs are to be created by a US-owned medical supplies company based in Co Longford. Leinster • 03 May 18
Medical supply firm to create 200 jobs in Longford 200 jobs are to be created by a US-owned medical supplies company based in Co Longford. Leinster • 03 May 18
Former principal charged with fraud over pupil numbers A former principal at a national school in Co Longford has been charged with fraud in relation to overstating the number of pupils in her school to obtain grants and funding for additional teaching posts. Ireland • 20 Apr 18
Former principal charged with fraud over pupil numbers A former principal at a national school in Co Longford has been charged with fraud in relation to overstating the number of pupils in her school to obtain grants and funding for additional teaching posts. Ireland • 20 Apr 18
Teenager arrested over alleged stabbing in Longford A teenager is being questioned by gardaí in connection with the alleged stabbing of a man in Longford town. Leinster • 08 Feb 18
Teenager arrested over alleged stabbing in Longford A teenager is being questioned by gardaí in connection with the alleged stabbing of a man in Longford town. Leinster • 08 Feb 18
Six held by PSNI following stabbing in Longford Six people have been arrested near Dungannon in Co Tyrone, in a follow-up investigation to a public order incident in Co Longford yesterday in which a man was stabbed. Ireland • 31 Jan 18
Six held by PSNI following stabbing in Longford Six people have been arrested near Dungannon in Co Tyrone, in a follow-up investigation to a public order incident in Co Longford yesterday in which a man was stabbed. Ireland • 31 Jan 18
Witness appeal after fatal Longford crash A fresh appeal for witnesses has been issued following a road crash in Co Longford last month in which a 34-year-old woman was killed. Longford • 20 Dec 17
Witness appeal after fatal Longford crash A fresh appeal for witnesses has been issued following a road crash in Co Longford last month in which a 34-year-old woman was killed. Longford • 20 Dec 17
Woman killed, three hurt in Co Longford road crash A woman in her 30s has died following a three-car collision in Co Longford. Leinster • 20 Dec 17
Woman killed, three hurt in Co Longford road crash A woman in her 30s has died following a three-car collision in Co Longford. Leinster • 20 Dec 17
Irishman dies in road crash in Thailand An Irishman has died following a traffic collision in Thailand. Ireland • 21 Jun 17
Irishman dies in road crash in Thailand An Irishman has died following a traffic collision in Thailand. Ireland • 21 Jun 17
