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Local news · Longford Town
More than 200 people attended the county’s Age Friendly Information Day at Longford Arms Hotel in September, according to an October Council report. The programme brought together older residents and local services and included a new memory-box initiative.
The Council’s Arts Service is organising a practical funding-proposal workshop at Longford Arms Hotel on Saturday 14 November 2026, with limited places and optional one-to-one mentoring. Booking details and the published €10 fee are on the Council page.
More than 200 people attended the county’s Age Friendly Information Day at Longford Arms Hotel in September, according to an October Council report. The programme brought together older residents and local services and included a new memory-box initiative.
An event organised by Local Enterprise Office Longford brought business owners and public-service leaders together to discuss emerging AI technologies, innovation and leadership. The Council reported on the discussion on 12 October.
Roadworks on L-1176-2 at Flancare Business Park are scheduled from 12 October to 6 November 2026, with working hours listed as 8am–5pm in the Council notice. Follow traffic management signs and check for updates.
The October Garda Youth Awards celebrated contributions by young people from Longford and Roscommon, including community safety, group initiatives and personal achievement. The Council published a report on the recipients and their projects.
Longford County Council lists a temporary closure on L-5095 between Killoe Glebe and the Newtownbound junction from 5 October to 16 November 2026 for watermain works. Its notice states 8am–6pm daily, with the route open at weekends.
The Council’s road-updates page lists works on the R198 at Camagh, Moyne from 21 September to 14 December 2026, typically 8am–4pm. Check the authority’s latest road notices before travelling.
