Independent Longford

17/08/2024

More than 1,000 running enthusiasts are expected to converge on Longford in just over a week’s time as the midlands town gears up for its much anticipated annual marathon LONGFORD MARATHON

More than 1,000 running enthusiasts are expected to converge on Longford in just over a week’s time as the midlands town gears up for its much anticipated annual marathon.

16/08/2024

Two men accused of holding up a bookmakers in a midlands town and robbing it of just over €200 in cash have been further remanded in custody.

15/08/2024

The €365m Center Parcs holiday resort in Co Longford has this year recorded average weekly revenues of €1.85m as operating profits increased by 9pc

The €365m Center Parcs holiday resort in Co Longford has this year recorded average weekly revenues of €1.85m as operating profits increased by 9pc to €29.4m.

14/08/2024

“You were a gentle giant. You were one of those friends who even though I didn’t see all the time, we'd chat like as if we did daily. You’ll be missed dearly by us all.”

The funeral of a ”gentle giant” and “dedicated” army private who lost his life in a motorcycling accident in county Longford at the weekend will take place on Friday, it has been announced.

12/08/2024

A restaurateur accused of setting fire to a commercial business in a midlands town which caused more than €3m of damage has been remanded in custody for a second time.

11/08/2024

Pte Ross ‘Mull’ Mulligan had served abroad in Syria in the 67th Inf GP UNDOF

Tributes are being paid to an Army private who lost his life in a motorcycling accident in Co Longford on Saturday.

11/08/2024

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Half of the counties have yet to get their senior football championships under way as hurling takes precedence in the earlier part of the window designated for clubs.

10/08/2024

BREAKING: Man (30s) dies following crash involving motorcycle in Co Longford

10/08/2024

BREAKING: Man (50s) accused of setting fire to Longford building that caused over €3m of damage and threatening 60 jobs is denied bail

09/08/2024

Gardaí continue to quiz man (50s) held over Longford fire that caused millions of euros worth of damage

A man in his 50s arrested in connection to a fire which caused several millions of euros worth of damage to a commercial premises in Longford town remains in garda custody this morning (Friday).

09/08/2024

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There are shows and then there are nights only one of Longford’s most enduring volunteer led organisations can conjure up.

08/08/2024

Fianna Fáil has completed its General Election line-up in Longford-Westmeath’s enlarged five seat constituency, in the form of outgoing Longford based TD Joe Flaherty.

08/08/2024

A man in his 50s is in garda custody after being arrested in connection with a “devastating” fire which ripped through a commercial premises in Longford town almost two weeks ago.

07/08/2024

In Longford a 12ac section of a 75ac farm at Kiltycreevagh, Ballinamuck sold under the hammer making €135,000, while the sale of the remaining 63ac is under negotiation.

The on-going volume of sales in Westmeath is remarkable — a full report could take up an entire edition of the newspaper.

05/08/2024

Teh ESB has announced the awarding of a contract to leading international energy producer and service provider Voltalia as the main Engineering, Procurement and Construction contractor for the development of Middleton House Solar Farm, located to the northeast of Lanesborough, Co. Longford.

04/08/2024

A young mother of two who was spat on in open court by her ex-boyfriend moments after he was jailed for savagely assaulting her while 37 weeks pregnant has broken her silence on her terrifying ordeal in a bid to encourage other victims of domestic violence to come forward.

03/08/2024

Still looking for bank holiday plans? Then look no further, see our guide below for inspiration

The weather so far has been more fizzle than sizzle, but at least our summer fun is set to heat up this August bank holiday weekend.

02/08/2024

Here is an insight into just some of the many eye-catching delights and attractions to bear in mind over the coming days

As Bank Holiday weekends go, Longford has plenty to whet the entertainment and cultural appetite over the course of three to four action packed days.

02/08/2024

The driver of a car that crashed at high speed before bursting into flames following a single-vehicle collision in Longford two weeks ago, has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving.

31/07/2024

Review team says hospital missed several chances to escalate concern

A litany of “missed opportunities” are revealed in a confidential report investigating the hospital care of Bryonny Sainsbury, who died just days after sustaining a brain injury following a kick from her horse.

30/07/2024

As Bank Holiday weekends go, Longford has plenty to whet the entertainment and cultural appetite over the course of three to four action packed days

As Bank Holiday weekends go, Longford has plenty to whet the entertainment and cultural appetite course of three to four action packed days.

29/07/2024

Gardaí have not ruled out suspected foul play being behind a “devastating” fire which ripped through a commercial premises in Longford town during the early hours of yesterday morning

Gardaí have not ruled out suspected foul play being behind a “devastating” fire which ripped through a commercial premises in Longford town during the early hours of yesterday (Sunday) morning which caused several millions of euros worth of damage in the process.

28/07/2024

A number of businesses have been damaged and several apartments evacuated following a major fire in Longford town during the early hours of this morning

A number of businesses have been damaged and several apartments evacuated following a major fire in Longford town during the early hours of this morning.

27/07/2024

Frank Kilbride, of Ballinalee, Co Longford, was remanded in custody after appearing at a sentencing hearing at Longford Circuit Criminal Court yesterday to face three counts of money laundering

A former Fine Gael politician and businessman charged with laundering over €2.6m involving companies linked to notorious deceased gangster Cyril ‘Dublin Jimmy’ McGuinness has been remanded in custody this evening.

27/07/2024

“We’re always looking at how we can improve the offering and service, and year on year we have seen an increase in the number of guests that visit and return."
Center Parcs Ireland

Leisure resort giant Center Parcs has revealed it is on the cusp of reaching the one million visitor mark as it celebrates its fifth anniversary since arriving on Irish shores.

26/07/2024

Kevin Skelly (53) died at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin on May 9, 2022, from injuries he had sustained six weeks earlier on his farm at Carrickboy.

A Longford farmer suffered fatal head injuries after falling 16 feet to the ground while accessing bales of hay in a shed two years ago, an inquest has heard.

25/07/2024

Longford native Ayshea Ryan passed away suddenly in December 2022, sparking a deluge of tributes from across the local community

One of Longford’s most enduring voluntary backed organisations will roll out the red carpet in a little over a week’s time for a memorial annual fundraiser in tribute to one of its most esteemed of members.

24/07/2024

Christie won back-to-back O'Byrne Cups with Longford but they were relegated to Division 4 in his first year and narrowly missed out on promotion earlier this year.

Paddy Christie has stepped down as Longford senior football manager after two years in charge.

24/07/2024

Both men were remanded in custody until the vacation sittings of Mullingar District Court on August 12 by video link.

Two men are to stand trial accused of holding up a Longford bookmakers before making off with just over €200 in cash.

24/07/2024

Judge Kenneth Connolly sentenced Kane to two years and four months in prison.

A midlands-based car dealer who settled a multi-million-euro tax bill with Revenue has been sentenced to 19 months in prison for possessing stolen property.