Lanesboro

Main Street, Lanesboro

South Longford community urged to have their say at upcoming meeting

Pictured at Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre. From left: Cultural Attaché Enikő Szabó; Hungary's Ambassador to Ireland Dr Gergely Bánhegyi; Arts Officer Shane Crossan; Guide at Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre Mary Forde; County Librarian Martina Needham; Cllr Peggy Nolan; Ireland's Ambassador to Hungary Ragnar Almqvist; Longford Age Friendly Ambassador Eamonn Brennan; Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council Cllr Gerry Hagan and County Archivist Martin Morris.

Ambassadors visit strengthens links between Longford and Hungary

Main Street, Lanesboro

Two proposed bus shelters for South Longford town. Submissions invited

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the single vehicle traffic collision on the N63 at Moher, Lanesboro.

Man hospitalised after single-vehicle crash near South Longford town

The scene outside Lanesboro at 10am this morning, Monday November 9

One man hospitalised following car crash on busy South Longford road

Parishes across Longford were represented at Longford Parish parkrun on Saturday morning at The Mall, Albert Reynolds Peace Park.

PICTURES | Massive celebration of Longford parishes at parkrun

Late William (Bill) McEvoy, 31 The Green, Lanesboro, Co Longford and formerly Emo, Co Laois

RIP: Longford mourns death of very diligent and respected businessman

The former convent on Main Street Lanesboro

12 bed former convent in South Longford goes up for sale

Main: The site is adjacent to the power station. Inset: Cllr Seán Mimnagh

€300,000 funding to progress plans on a 6 acre site in South Longford

Longford MEP Ciaran Mullooly has described it as ‘absurd’ that Irish businesses selling to customers in other EU countries would face ‘disproportionate costs’.

Longford MEP pushes to suspend packaging rules for small businesses

Longford MEP Ciaran Mullooly in Strasbourg during an affordable housing debate

Longford MEP warns Council CAP position faces Parliament battle

The annual dinner dance of the Longford and Carrick-on-Shannon Regional Pioneers was celebrated in the Rustic Inn, Abbeyshrule

PICTURES | Longford guests enjoy lovely dinner dance in Abbeyshrule

Left: Longford Athletics Club. Right: Rathcline LGFA

Longford well represented at the Dublin City Marathon

Eddie McHugh, Girena Takile and Kieran Ledwith, Longford TidyTowns volunteers, at the national awards ceremony in Croke Park

Abbeyshrule and Longford town celebrating gold medal TidyTowns success

Mr Mullooly stressed concrete legal commitments and a concrete explanation are required.

Longford MEP demands concrete CAP funding amid budget pressure

Co-author 'ESB Lanesborough -The People Who Powered It' John Loughlin pictured with his family at the launch of the book last Thursday in St Mary’s parish hall, Lanesboro Picture: Shelley Corcoran

New book explores how unique people made Longford ESB station special

Evening weather brief for Longford, October 15
Weather briefs for Longford this evening October 15, 2026
By The Newsroom

Workers are struggling! Strong support for public sector strike across Longford

PICTURES | Strong support for public sector strike across Longford

Lanesboro

Council to review a number of issues in South Longford town

Left from top: Cllr Mark Casey, Cllr Seán Mimnagh, and Cllr Paul Ross
Main pic: A file shot of a solar farm development.
Right from top: Cllr Pat O'Toole, Cllr Martin Skelly, and Cllr Mick Cahill

‘I don’t want to live on a solar farm!’ Longford cllrs seek the facts

Longford MEP Ciaran Mullooly in Strasbourg during an affordable housing debate

Longford MEP tells EU chief about 'human cost' of the housing crisis

2,045 farmers in Longford will receive the payments under Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) scheme

‘Crucial boost’ Longford farmers receive €3,984,768 in payments

It was a special day in Longford as hundreds of people, including visitors from Canada and England, returned to Lanesboro for the Bord na Móna and ESB Recollection and Reconnection Day

ESB & Bord na Móna workers & their families welcomed back to Longford

Hazel Johnston is photographed following her talk with Lanesboro Community College’s Guidance Counsellor Cóilín O’Brien

Longford woman talks to students about her apprenticeship journey

Longford MEP Ciaran Mullooly

Longford MEP demands fertiliser support & EU carbon tax review

Caroline Casey following her big win yesterday

Longford woman races to marathon victory

YouTube sensation Farmer Phil & Liv Stewart launched their new book 'An Irish Family Farm in Twelve Fields' on Thursday, September 3 at the Stewart Family Farm, Ballinamore, Killashee, County Longford

Longford YouTube sensation Farmer Phil & Liv Stewart launch new book

Roberto Riozzi and Niall Donlon in St Mary’s Hall, Lanesboro last Saturday for the Bord na Móna and ESB Lanesboro and Ballyleague Reconnection and Recollection Day, reconnecting Bord na Móna and ESB families

Longford remembers immense contribution of Bord na Móna & ESB workers
A special day in Longford as hundreds of people, including visitors from Canada and England, return to Lanesboro for Bord na Móna and ESB Recollection and Reconnection Day
Joe O'Brien

Regina Donnellan, owner of LanesBrew Coffee on Main Street, Lanesboro, County Longford, who won the Established Businesswoman of the Year award at the Network Ireland National Businesswoman Awards in Galway

Terrific achievement as Longford business woman wins prestigious award

County Longford Golf Club was the venue for the 7th annual Club Longford GAA golf classic

Excitement from tee to green at 7th Club Longford GAA golf classic

The inaugural Longford Arts Recognition Awards were presented at a special ceremony in the Backstage Theatre on Friday, September 25

Talented creatives honoured at inaugural Longford arts awards

Jonathan Finnerty leaving Longford District Court

Dangerous driving accused to go forward for trial in Longford

Cllr Martin Skelly outside the former Lough Ree Arms in Lanesboro

Developers to lodge hotel plans for South Longford

Longford County Council tending to fallen tree branches in Lanesboro, yesterday evening, September 29

ALERT: Longford road users advised to watch for fallen branches

Independent leader Michael Collins with Longford Cllr Mark Casey outside Leinster House

Independent Ireland welcomes Longford's Mark Casey in party video

Longford sculptor Michael Casey pioneered the use of bog oak

Longford sculptor Michael Casey pioneered the use of bog oak

Brendan McGlynn has been appointed as the new Principal of Lanesboro Community College

New principal of Longford secondary school is excited for the future

Former Traitor Paudie with the staff of Keane's in Lanesboro

A Traitor in Longford!

In attendance at the launch of the 2026 King of the Lake Pike fishing competition. L-R: Cllr Mark Casey, Laith Ishaqal, Philip Gordon, Cllr Larry Brennan of Roscommon County Council, Joe McDermott and MEP Ciarán Mullooly.

South Longford poised for biggest ever international fishing festival

Irish Budgeting Mammy Anne-Marie Gaynor features in the current issue of Longford Life Magazine

Last chance to pick up the current issue of Longford Life Magazine!

The late Paddy Nolan

Longford mourns death of GAA stalwart Paddy Nolan

Lanesboro was described as “an ideal location” for a hotel that could cater for weddings, events and tourists given its proximity to the River Shannon and other natural assets

Efforts under way to bring new hotels to Longford, council hears

Peter Clancy, Michael Clancy and Sheila Mullen, founders of the Lough Ree Distillery

Longford whiskey distiller raises a glass to US President

MEP Ciaran Mullooly said Ireland is a major exporter of livestock to mainland Europe and we ‘must have practical access’.

Longford MEP and Dutch MEP's call for EU review of Bluetongue rules

The Protect Lanesborough Community Group

South Longford solar farm: Drop in clinic to help with objections

GALLERY: Surprise birthday celebration for Longford MEP

Example of a solar farm

Longford locals angry over proposed solar farm 141 GAA pitches in size

Longford MEP Ciaran Mullooly said French President Macron said 'Funding for cohesion and agriculture must be preserved'.

French President backs Longford MEP's call to protect CAP budget

The late Paddy Nolan of Magheraveen, Lanesboro.

South Longford GAA club mourns passing of former chairman

Longford MEP Ciaran Mullooly

Longford MEP warns CAP talks over coming months 'critical' for farmers

Longford MEP Ciaran Mullooly at the Athlone Farmers Protest earlier this year.

EU block on Brazilian beef a boost for Longford farmers says local MEP

The seven recipients of the inaugural Longford Arts Recognition Awards. Top row l to r; Anica Louw, Noel Monahan, Luke Casserly and Michael Casey. Front; Michael Keegan-Dolan, Paul Gurney and Shelley Corcoran

REVEALED | Seven recipients of Longford Arts Recognition Awards

Passers by could be seen glancing twice at Jeremy's Quest Velomobiel

Spotted in Longford: Jeremy and the velomobile

Jeremy in his state-of-the art Quest Velomobiel

Spotted in Longford: Jeremy and the velomobile

Dylan being presented with a memento in appreciation of his career with Lough Ree Access For All.

Longford boat service bids farewell to longest-serving member

Talented Lanesboro teenager Sinéad Murray

South Longford teenager bakes her way into national competition

File photo: school bus

Longford councillor hits out as 11 pupils denied school bus tickets

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