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23/08/2026

WATCH: The Underlap Podcast looks at the Longford GAA Championships and more.

Massive market rent jump of 13% in county Longford during second quarter of 2026
23/08/2026

Massive market rent jump of 13% in county Longford during second quarter of 2026

The typical open-market rent of a three-bedroom house in the county during the second quarter of 2026 was listed for €1,460, while a two-bedroom apartment in Longford was €1,445 according to the Daft.ie report.

Just six houses with three bedrooms or more available to rent in county Longford
23/08/2026

Just six houses with three bedrooms or more available to rent in county Longford

There is just one house available in Longford town, one in Granard and Edgeworthstown with none available in Ballymahon and the average price is over €1,800 according to Daft.ie.

Deaths in Longford - Sunday, August 23, 2026
23/08/2026

Deaths in Longford - Sunday, August 23, 2026

Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace

Councillor slams school bus lottery leaving 11 South Longford pupils stranded
23/08/2026

Councillor slams school bus lottery leaving 11 South Longford pupils stranded

Newtowncashel-based Fine Gael Councillor Martin Skelly said local students and families have been left in a very bad situation but all of his efforts to seek answers and resolve the situation have ‘fallen on deaf ears’.

Deadly Doran double does the damage for impressive Longford Town
23/08/2026

Deadly Doran double does the damage for impressive Longford Town

SSE Airtricity League Men's First Division - Round 28: Longford Town 4 Bray Wanderers 2 ; Sarah Edgely reports as Longford Town continue to push for place in the play-off positions

ALERT |South Longford road to close for five days due to resurfacing works
23/08/2026

ALERT |South Longford road to close for five days due to resurfacing works

Longford County Council has made an order to close the L-1139 Ledwithstown to Derrycolumb road for five days up until Friday, August 28.

Irish Rail apology for disruption on route popular with Longford passengers
23/08/2026

Irish Rail apology for disruption on route popular with Longford passengers

The disruption occurred when a signalling system between Lansdowne Road and Donabate was adversely affected on the 1.05pm Dublin Connolly to Sligo service service, which is popular with Longford passengers.

Over 120 incidents of hate crimes and incidents in Longford and North-Western Region
22/08/2026

Over 120 incidents of hate crimes and incidents in Longford and North-Western Region

A breakdown of the figures found that a total of 13% of all callers to the Crime Victims Helpline service were from the North Western Garda division, which includes county Longford.

Anticipation building ahead of Abbott Longford Marathon with one 'really big change'
22/08/2026

Anticipation building ahead of Abbott Longford Marathon with one 'really big change'

Fiona Fenelon, the PRO of the organising committee told the Leader, said preparations for the 2026 Abbott Longford Marathon have been very positive.

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