Co. Longford • 10 stories • Since 2026-04-12
Rachel Leigh Kelly wants to place a temporary mobile home at the back of her house on Dublin Road in Edgeworthstown for about 2 years. It'll be connected to the existing septic tank system. The application is still being checked by the council before it can move forward.
Longford Smashers volleyball club, based at St. Mary's Community Centre in Edgeworthstown, is on the brink of promotion to division one after six years of competing. The women's team currently sits first in division two with one game remaining before playoff matches after Easter. The club, founded in 2019, has grown to include players from multiple nationalities and has already produced two international players for Ireland.
Longford Smashers Volleyball Club, based at Sandmars Community Center in Edgeworthstown, is competing for promotion to division one for the first time in their six-year history. The club's men's team currently tops division two with one game remaining, with playoffs after Easter. The club has developed international players and welcomes people of all abilities and nationalities, particularly Polish members.
Bridie O'Byrne wants to convert the attic space of her house in Aghafin, Edgeworthstown into living accommodation, which will involve some internal and external changes to the building. She's also seeking retention permission for alterations she's already made to the garage windows.
Shirley McGinley sought permission to keep three modular dwellings and two sheds that had already been built at Garryandrew near Edgeworthstown. This was a retention application, meaning the structures were already on the ground and she was asking the council to approve them after the fact. Longford County Council refused the application in April 2026.
Shannonside FM is running a radio rewards competition offering listeners the chance to win €1,000 in cash this week, with €2,000 in total prizes available over two weeks. Listeners must listen to the 11am-1pm show to hear the code word and submit their answer via text or WhatsApp to qualify.
Shannonside FM is broadcasting live from Edgeworthstown, County Longford, as part of Dream Space Showcase coverage in conjunction with Longford County Council. The Let's Talk with Dan Duner program is being broadcast from the location.
Shannonside FM is running a Radio Rewards competition with €2,000 in total cash prizes over two weeks. Listeners must answer qualifying questions read out during each show and text their answers to enter. The first €1,000 winner will be announced on Friday's afternoon show.
Shannonside FM's 'Let's Talk with Dan Duner' program is broadcasting live from Edgeworthstown, County Longford as part of the Dream Space Showcase coverage in conjunction with Longford County Council.
Shannonside FM is broadcasting live from Edgeworthstown, County Longford, as part of Dream Space Showcase coverage in partnership with Longford County Council and Microsoft. The initiative aims to engage young people and address digital inclusion in the region.
Cases and rulings mentioning Edgeworthstown from local newspapers and Courts News Ireland.
Two men arrested in cannabis grow houses which contained a combined total of €415,000 of the drug, have been jailed for a combined nine years. Aloyzas Bukantus (45) of Church Street, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford, pleaded guilty at Galway Circuit Criminal Court to one count of poss
Barry Keane (39) of Edgeworthstown was sent forward for trial on a charge of aggravated burglary with a knife at 25 Weavers Hall, Longford on June 3, 2022. The Book of Evidence was served on the defendant, and he was released on existing bail conditions pending trial at the Circu
Barry Keane faces multiple charges including trespassing and handling stolen property (a keg of beer) at Park Road, theft of chocolate bars from a market, and cannabis possession. A Garda search of a vacant property at Park Road found a stolen keg and identification belonging to
A judge has said that convicted rapist and murderer Patrick Rea, who sexually abused his cousin almost 40 years ago, is a “very dangerous man” and will require close monitoring if he is ever released from custody. Rea (55) is currently serving a life sentence for the rape and mur
By Eimear Dodd A violent offender put an Irish Rail ticket inspector in a headlock, punched him several times and threatened to have him killed after being asked to leave a train for drinking alcohol, a court has heard. Gerry Nevin (32) was today jailed for two years for the assa
A masked home invader who attacked and repeatedly raped his elderly, vulnerable neighbour who had returned to Ireland from the US to retire, causing her “life-altering” harm, has been jailed for 13 years. Shane Kelly (36) forced his way into the 70-year-old woman's home late at n
A drunk driver who caused the death of a passenger in his car after a high-speed chase, before later breaching the conditions of his release by moving to the Republic, has consented to his surrender to authorities in Northern Ireland. At the High Court today, Conor Jeremiah Briod
A motor racing enthusiast who was convicted of dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm after he left a man with "catastrophic brain injuries" has lost an appeal against the severity of his five-year jail sentence. The Court of Appeal found that the sentence imposed on Aaron
Injunctions preventing protesters from blockading and intimidating persons working or visiting a Midlands pet food manufacturing plant have been formally struck out by the High Court. The orders were secured last September by C&D Pet Foods, which is located at Edgeworthstown, Co
By Fiona Ferguson and Brion Hoban A would-be burglar who told the occupants of the house he entered that someone was after him and replied "good" when they told him gardaí were on the way, has received a partially suspended sentence. James Smith (35) of Mostrim Oaks, Ballymahon R
A Latvian father-of-one who admits stabbing a Polish man to death told gardai the deceased had smashed his apartment windows on Halloween night and he was going to "sort this out", a trial at the Central Criminal Court heard today. Rihards Lavickis (25) of Annaly Court, Longford
A would-be burglar told the occupants of a house he entered that someone was after him and replied "good" when they told him gardaí were on the way, a court has heard. James Smith (33) later opened the door of the house to admit the gardai when they arrived. Smith, of Mostrim Oak
(Pictured: Mr Donal Billings. Credit: Collins) The trial of a man accused of making bomb threats during the state visit of the Queen five years ago has heard evidence related to phone calls made through various masts in County Longford at the time of the alleged offences. Donal B
A homeless family have launched a High Court action over South Dublin County Council refusing them priority status for the allocation of housing. The action has been brought by Rosemary and Stephen Mongan, who are currently living in emergency hotel accommodation in Dublin City C