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  • 30 September 2026

    Boutique hotel planned for former Lough Ree Arms site

    Two local developers plan a boutique hotel with a bar, restaurant, function room and apartments on the site of the former Lough Ree Arms. A planning application is expected to go to Longford County Council…

  • 24 September 2026

    New principal for Lanesboro Community College

    Longford native Brendan McGlynn has been appointed principal of Lanesboro Community College, and says he’s looking forward to working with students, staff and the wider community.

  • 16 September 2026

    Council widens hotel search to include Lanesborough

    Longford County Council is looking at hotel opportunities beyond Longford town, with local councillors making the case for Lanesborough given its position on the Shannon.

  • 10 February 2026

    Lough Ree Distillery joins the Irish Whiskey Way

    The distillery is part of a new national whiskey trail, and its co-founder says more day visitors are coming to town — with itineraries taking in Corlea, local pubs and boat trips on Lough Ree.

  • 8 December 2025

    Distillery visitor centre gets renewed planning permission

    Lough Ree Distillery received renewed permission for a new distillery and visitor centre in the Old Post Office on Main Street.

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