It’s great the Government wants to boost tourism by 50% - but were will the extra visitors stay?
Industry report estimates that Ireland is short 10,000-15,000 hotel bedrooms to cater for future tourism growth
Longford
Directors of Longford housing contractor Gem share €13m in dividends
Company has secured a number of contracts to build large social housing projects in recent years
Three arrested on suspicion of drug-related intimidation in Athlone
Athlone gardaí carried out the arrests on Tuesday
Well-meaning wedding present of grey squirrels causing problems a century later
New all-island efforts aim to halt the spread of damaging non-native species before they become permanent residents
EU is taking Ireland to court over failure to stop illegal peat extraction
Clear evidence of illegality is not being acted on, says Brussels
‘FTD brothers’ complete 32 marathons in 32 days across Ireland in aid of dementia research
Jordan and Cian Adams, whose mother Geraldine died of frontotemporal dementia which they carry the gene for, raise over €1.8m
Garda inspector was in fear of his life when Longford man set dog on him
Couple sentenced after officer shot dog that was ‘frothing at the mouth’ and had launched at his neck
Celtic Tiger-era shopping centre built at a cost of €25m by McNamara seeking €3m
Developed on site of former meat factory owned by Larry Goodman’s ABP, Longford scheme has been vacant for 17 years
‘Trial will be required’ for two gardaí facing corruption-related charges, Longford court told
Brian Carroll (42) and James Muldowney (47) appeared in Longford Circuit Court on Tuesday
What will €425,000 buy by a lake in Longford or close to amenities in Dublin 12?
A detached five-bed overlooking Lough Ree and a two-bed terrace in Kimmage
Three men die after road traffic incidents in Longford, Galway and Cork
Pedestrian (80s) dies in hospital after being struck by car in Longford town; motorist (60s) killed in single vehicle crash near Ballinasloe; motorcyclist dies in Co Cork
One third of Ireland’s wild bee species could go extinct by 2030. You can help by taking a photograph
Bees might conjure flying through the air and feeding on flowers, but most wild bees spend part of their lives in the soil
Beyond our control to restore fortunes of protected snail, Trump Doonbeg operator says
Council granted permission for ballroom but with condition about tiny mollusc’s status
Event guide: The House Must Win, Alison Spittle and other best things to see in Ireland next week
April 11th-17th, 2026: The best gigs, festivals, art and more coming your way this week
A trip through the masochist’s paradise that is the League of Ireland First Division
The stadiums are remote and the crowds are sparse, but all who attend are strengthened by the experience
Women farmers for climate: ‘We are passionate about soil health, animal care, biodiversity’
A recent event, Rooted in Strength: Women, Climate and Food Justice, celebrated women farmers
Shortage of new homes ‘affecting take-up of First Home Scheme incentive’
Initiative aims to assist purchase of 8,000 new-builds within five years
Man pleads guilty to allowing his German shepherd to attack garda sergeant in Co Longford
Sharon Stokes, wife of Edward ‘Blondie’ Stokes, admitted producing a slash hook during dispute in Granard in 2018
Limiting short-term tourism lets won’t increase housing supply but will damage rural economies
While Airbnb-style apartments in urban areas should be restricted, regional Ireland, where tourism is the biggest employer, should be left alone
Wintry conditions expected in coming days with further flooding possible, Met Éireann says
Connacht, alongside counties Cavan, Donegal and Longford, under yellow rain and snow warning until midnight Sunday
Pharmacist with drugs and alcohol in system led high-speed Longford car chase
Pursuing garda recognised accused from earlier county final where he was sent off after five minutes
Experts call for tighter air pollution rules as tougher standards loom
Ireland’s air quality meets existing requirements but falls short of new criteria
Longford man who assaulted Irish Rail ticket inspector is jailed for two years
Gerry Nevin, of Ballymahon, Co Longford, was on bail when he assaulted worker at Connolly Station in Dublin
Number of homes sold last year was down 8% as prices continue to climb, new report shows
Newly built homes cost, on average, 24% more than existing homes while more energy-efficient homes commanding a €95,000 premium
Children ‘robbed’ of quality of life: Test delays affect babies with spinal muscular atrophy
More than two years after the Government committed to adding SMA to newborn testing, families are still waiting
Midlands Hospital Mullingar apologises for failures in care after woman crushed by horse
Counsel said it was their case that there were a ‘series of egregious errors’ leading to Bryonny Sainsbury’s death
Garda with severe asthma claims management ‘ignored’ Covid health advice
WRC case hears evidence that being a garda is ‘not a role that can be completed from home’
Man jailed for 24 years over manslaughter of Irish woman in New York Irish pub
Marcin Pieciak sent to prison over the killing of Longford woman Sarah McNally in an attack at bar in Queens in March 2024
Met Éireann forecasts wet and windy weekend after low temperatures and ice warnings
Temperatures due to rise after the cold snap of the last few days
Man (60s) critically injured after incident in Drumlish, Co Longford
Man found with serious injuries on Saturday night is now in Mullingar General Hospital
Hotels catering for families with autistic children: ‘Nobody looks or stares at you’
Holidays can be stressful for neurodivergent guests, but the industry is adapting
Pilot convicted over role in €8.4m midlands cocaine-smuggling operation
Michal Luczak flew Cessna plane carrying 120kg of drugs to Longford from Dieppe
Man pleads guilty over Longford town arson incident which caused €3m of damage
Restaurant owner Guo Zhong Chen (56) appeared before Longford Circuit Court
Family of woman who died from breast cancer settles action for €450,000
Nicola Murphy’s husband, three children and extended family members sued GP Sumi Moodley following her death
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