https://www.longfordleader.ie https://www.longfordleader.ie/images/logos/12/logo_colored.jpg https://www.longfordleader.ie RIP: Man in his 30s tragically dies following Longford road crash https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2054761/rip-man-in-his-30s-tragically-dies-following-longford-road-crash.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2054761/rip-man-in-his-30s-tragically-dies-following-longford-road-crash.htmlGardaí are appealing for witnesses to a single-vehicle road traffic collision on the R392 in Ballymahon, Co Longford
A man in his 30s has tragically dies following injuries he sustained in a Longford road crash. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a single-vehicle road traffic collision on
]]> Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:36:43 GMT Longford,Ballymahon,An Garda Siochána Alan Walsh 'You could have killed one of us' - Longford schoolchildren confront speeding drivers https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2051317/you-could-have-killed-one-of-us-longford-schoolchildren-confront-speeding-drivers.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2051317/you-could-have-killed-one-of-us-longford-schoolchildren-confront-speeding-drivers.htmlJanine Bartley, Community Safety Coordinator in Longford, was on Newstalk to talk about an amazing initiative rolled out in 14 schools across the county
A Longford woman is at the helm of a local initiative set up to help enforce safe driving around schools in the county where drivers literal
]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:55:32 GMT Longford,Newstalk Rachel Kavanagh 'Welcome relief' for Longford consumers grappling with escalating energy costs https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2046275/welcome-relief-for-longford-consumers-grappling-with-escalating-energy-costs.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2046275/welcome-relief-for-longford-consumers-grappling-with-escalating-energy-costs.htmlDeputy Micheál Carrigy: 'All transport users in Longford, commuters, businesses and farmers, will benefit from these steps'
Targeted and time-bound measures to deal with rising energy costs 'will come as a welcome relief to so many in Longford'. That's the view of Deputy Micheál Carrigy who s
]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:05:02 GMT Longford,Micheál Carrigy Alan Walsh ALERT | Longford motorists warned to expect delays due to road closures https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2044965/alert-longford-motorists-warned-to-expect-delays-due-to-road-closures.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2044965/alert-longford-motorists-warned-to-expect-delays-due-to-road-closures.htmlRoads in Kenagh, Granard and Corglass will be impacted
Longford motorists are being warned to expect delays over the next few weeks due to road closures at various locations throughout the county. L-5048 Corglass townland between its junctions with L-1024 and L-5049 The L-5048 Corglass townla
]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:27:04 GMT Longford,Granard,Ballymahon,Longford County Council Alan Walsh RIP: Gardaí appeal for witnesses as young man tragically dies in N4 crash https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/motoring/2039154/rip-gardai-appeal-for-witnesses-as-young-man-tragicallyt-dies-in-n4-crash.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/motoring/2039154/rip-gardai-appeal-for-witnesses-as-young-man-tragicallyt-dies-in-n4-crash.htmlN4 between Mullingar and Rathowen, Co Westmeath is currently closed for a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the N4 at Ballinafid, Co Westmeath on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:52:00 GMT Longford,N4 Alan Walsh National title for Longford's Pakie Duffy https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2030713/national-title-for-longford-s-pakie-duffy.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2030713/national-title-for-longford-s-pakie-duffy.htmlThe Longford / Monaghan duo of Pakie Duffy and Evin Hughes (Subaru Impreza) clinched the 2025/2026 Motorsport Ireland National Navigation Trial Championship with a second place finish on the Cavan Navigation Trial
Midland Motor Club member Pakie Duffy alongside Evin Hughes secured the Nationa
]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:00:07 GMT Longford,Motoring,Spórt,Drumlish Tara King €380,230 funding will improve access to Longford homes, farms and outdoor amenities https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2024358/380-230-funding-will-improve-access-to-longford-homes-farms-and-outdoor-amenities.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2024358/380-230-funding-will-improve-access-to-longford-homes-farms-and-outdoor-amenities.htmlLocal Improvement Scheme funding announced for rural roads and laneways in Longford
Rural roads in Longford are set to benefit from funding of €380,230. Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, announced the opening of the 2026 Local Improvement Scheme
]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:46:40 GMT Longford,Micheál Carrigy Alan Walsh PICTURES | Longford and Midland Motorclub crews compete at Cavan night navigation event https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/sport/2022939/pictures-longford-and-midland-motorclub-crews-compete-at-cavan-night-navigation-event.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/sport/2022939/pictures-longford-and-midland-motorclub-crews-compete-at-cavan-night-navigation-event.htmlExciting competition in Cavan
Use the Arrows < > above to go through the gallery Longford and Midland Motorclub crews competed at the Cavan night navigation event last weekend. These photos from the event were captured by Lorna Kennedy and we hope you enjoy them. PICTURES | Longford and Midla
]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:00:10 GMT Longford Alan Walsh Fine finish for Longford’s Jack Johnston at competitive autotest event in Roxborough https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/sport/2022125/fine-finish-for-longfords-jack-johnston-at-competitive-autotest-event-in-roxborough.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/sport/2022125/fine-finish-for-longfords-jack-johnston-at-competitive-autotest-event-in-roxborough.htmlSecond round of the National Autotest championship: Midland Motor Club (MMC) ran its first event of the year in Roxborough, Roscommon
Midland Motor Club (MMC) ran its first event of the year in Roxborough, Roscommon on Sunday, February 8 last, it was the second round of the National Autotest
]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:29:06 GMT Longford Alan Walsh ALERT | Longford motorists warned of significant road closure that will run for two months https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2022213/alert-longford-motorists-warned-of-significant-road-closure-that-will-run-for-two-months.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2022213/alert-longford-motorists-warned-of-significant-road-closure-that-will-run-for-two-months.htmlThe closure south Longford will go on for two months to facilitate the installation of water mains by Uisce Eireann
Longford motorists are been warned of a significant road closure in the south of the county that will go on for two months to facilitate the installation of water mains. L-1121
]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:00:15 GMT Longford,Longford County Council,Ballymahon,Drumlish Alan Walsh Two hospitalised following Cavan hit and run as Gardaí urge witnesses to come forward https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2018383/two-hospitalised-following-cavan-hit-and-run-as-gardai-urge-witnesses-to-come-forward.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2018383/two-hospitalised-following-cavan-hit-and-run-as-gardai-urge-witnesses-to-come-forward.htmlYoung man in critical condition and a female pedestrian was also taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries
Two people in their 20s have been taken to hospital following a hit and run on Tuesday. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the hit-and-run single-vehicle road
]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:27:03 GMT Roads,An Garda Siochána,Cavan Lili Lonergan REVEALED | All the Longford roads that will benefit from multi million euro allocation https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2017973/revealed-all-the-longford-roads-that-will-benefit-from-multi-million-euro-allocation.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2017973/revealed-all-the-longford-roads-that-will-benefit-from-multi-million-euro-allocation.htmlLongford is poised to benefit to the tune of almost €20 million ; €6m for long awaited N4 Longford to Mullingar upgrade project and €13,633,825 for Longford Roads
Longford is poised to benefit to the tune of almost €20 million after Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien announced over €1.5 b
]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:42:39 GMT Longford,Micheál Carrigy,Joe Flaherty,N4,N55 Alan Walsh Man arrested after two teenage pedestrians in Midlands struck by a car https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2007430/breaking-man-arrested-after-two-teenage-pedestrians-in-midlands-struck-by-a-car.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2007430/breaking-man-arrested-after-two-teenage-pedestrians-in-midlands-struck-by-a-car.htmlOne of the pedestrians, a female in her mid-teens, was treated at the scene and subsequently removed to CHI Crumlin. Her condition is understood to be critical
A man has been arrested after two teenage pedestrians in the Midlands were struck by a car and hospitalised. Gardaí are appealing for
]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:26:09 GMT Midlands Alan Walsh Longford gardaí launch investigation after man in his 80s struck by car https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2005439/breaking-longford-gardai-launch-investigation-after-man-in-his-80s-struck-by-car.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2005439/breaking-longford-gardai-launch-investigation-after-man-in-his-80s-struck-by-car.htmlCollision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian occurred at approximately 5.15pm on Monday, February 2 at Main Street, Ballymahon
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a serious road traffic collision on Main Street, Ballymahon, Co. Longford this evening Monday, February, 2. The
]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 20:41:22 GMT Longford,Ballymahon Alan Walsh Breaking: Gardaí appeal for witnesses as man tragically dies in Cavan road crash https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/motoring/2005226/breaking-gardai-appeal-for-witnesses-as-man-tragically-dies-in-cavan-road-crash.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/motoring/2005226/breaking-gardai-appeal-for-witnesses-as-man-tragically-dies-in-cavan-road-crash.htmlThe R192 road at Shercock, Co Cavan remains closed pending a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and local diversions remain in place
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision that occurred in Shercock, Co Cavan on Monday, February
]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:55:00 GMT Longford,Cavan Alan Walsh 'Lucky there was nobody killed': Work needed at 'dangerous' Longford road junction https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/ballymahon/2001299/lucky-there-was-nobody-killed-work-needed-at-dangerous-longford-road-junction.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/ballymahon/2001299/lucky-there-was-nobody-killed-work-needed-at-dangerous-longford-road-junction.htmlCouncillors call for funding for a low cost safety scheme at 'the dangerous junction in Moydow
Two local representatives have called on Longford County Council to seek funding for a low cost safety scheme at 'the dangerous junction at Bawn, Moydow'. Fine Gael Councillor Paul Ross and Fianna F
]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:00:13 GMT Longford,Longford County Council,Moydow,Ballymahon Municipal District,Fine Gael,Roads Eimear Smith ALERT | Longford motorists are warned to expect delays https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/socialsharing-longfordlive/1998576/alert-longford-motorists-are-warned-to-expect-delays.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/socialsharing-longfordlive/1998576/alert-longford-motorists-are-warned-to-expect-delays.htmlLongford County Council are advising of a local road closure and road works this week
Longford motorists are being warned to expect delays owing to a local road closure and road works this week. PICTURES | A gallery of Longford black and white photographic gems from the archives Temporary Roa
]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 07:00:15 GMT Longford Alan Walsh Award winning Longford car dealership unveils brand new showroom https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/1995308/award-winning-longford-car-dealership-unveils-brand-new-showroom.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/1995308/award-winning-longford-car-dealership-unveils-brand-new-showroom.htmlDavid Hanley: "There's 200 cars in the yard at all stages, we try to keep 200 in stock."
Christmas was certainly 'the most wonderful time of the year' for renowned independent car dealership Peter Hanley Motors in Terlicken, Ballymahon as they officially opened and unveiled their brand new sh
]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:58:02 GMT Longford,Ballymahon Alan Walsh Longford’s electric vehicle numbers remain low despite nationwide surge https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/motoring/1982389/longfords-electric-vehicle-numbers-remain-low-despite-nationwide-surge.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/motoring/1982389/longfords-electric-vehicle-numbers-remain-low-despite-nationwide-surge.htmlThe Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) recently released their official new vehicle registrations statistics for 2025
The number of electric vehicles being registered in Longford remains low despite a nationwide increase, new statistics have revealed. The Society of the Irish Motor In
]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:00:11 GMT Longford,Roads Robert Forrest Gardaí in Longford appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage following fatal crash https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/1980820/gardai-in-longford-appeal-for-witnesses-and-dashcam-footage-following-fatal-crash.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/1980820/gardai-in-longford-appeal-for-witnesses-and-dashcam-footage-following-fatal-crash.htmlCollision in Edgeworthstown involved two cars and a van, and the driver of one of the cars, a man aged in his 30s died
Gardaí in county Longford are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal three vehicle crash. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal r
]]> Sun, 04 Jan 2026 12:46:19 GMT Longford,Edgeworthstown,An Garda Siochána,N4 Alan Walsh