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Bannon says deregulation is destroying taxi businesses

Longford-Westmeath TD James Bannon has stated that deregulation and cross compliance with the National Roads Authority and An Garda Siochana is destroying the taxi business. He also expressed concern over a new law which will prohibit taxi drivers from passing their businesses over to their children.

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Troy flags overcrowding problem in Mullingar hospital

Longford-Westmeath Fianna Fail TD Robert Troy has received confirmation from the HSE that a mixture of funding cutbacks and the additional burdens imposed on Mullingar Regional Hospital have led to overcrowding.

Martin Quinn
Photo by Shelley Corcoran

Alarming rise in gambling addiction in the region

The deepening recession has led to a worrying increase in the number of young men seeking treatment for gambling addiction, a Leader investigation has found.

Justin Dixon. Photo: Joe McDonagh.

Dixon’s to close as a mix of factors hits retailers

It will be a combination of relief and sadness for Justin Dixon when he closes the doors of his clothes shop, Dixon’s Menswear, for the last time in two weeks – as another shop in Longford falls victim to the economic downturn.

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Kavanagh eager to make impact in Leinster video

Brian Kavanagh is eager for Longford make an impact in the Leinster championship after falling at the first hurdle fours years running. Longford have failed to win a match in Leinster since their preliminary round victory over Westmeath in Pearse Park in 2007, a record Kavanagh describes as ‘unacceptable’.

Bernard McElvaney is first to the ball for Longford as he battles with Colm Begley of Laois during the Leinster Senior Football Championship Preliminary Round at O'Moore Park Portlaosie on Sunday last. Photo: Ray Donlon Photography

Home advantage could give Longford the edge over Laois

Longford are in great shape coming into the Leinster Senior Football Championship on the back of some serious momentum gained on their way to winning Division 3 of the National League but a victory over Laois in the match that really matters at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park on Sunday next has been very much the main objective since the start of the season and hopes are high that further progress can be made.

Justin McNulty has experienced the highs and lows

Just over a year and a half into his reign as Laois senior football manager and Justin McNulty has experienced his fair share of highs and lows. It all started in impressive fashion, with promotion to Division 1 secured at the first attempt. A disappointing championship campaign followed, and after relegation from the top flight this year, it must have left manager, players and supporters alike wondering when some stability would be achieved. While the league campaign just gone by has been blighted by some poor results the former Armagh footballer is realistic about what needs to be done to rectify the situation. His team need to start putting in some performances on the field. “I think they (supporters) haven’t seen a glimmer of light to give them the hope that they need, but hopefully if we can beat Longford that will be the glimmer of light that we can provide.

Ross Munnelly in action for Laois against DIT. He lines out at corner forward against Longford in the Leinster Championship first round on Sunday next. Picture: Alf Harvey.

Laois name team to face Longford

Laois boss Justin McNulty has named his starting 15 for the Leinster Senior Championship clash with Longford in Glennon Brothers Pearse park on Sunday.

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Kavanagh eager to make impact in Leinster video

Brian Kavanagh is eager for Longford make an impact in the Leinster championship after falling at the first hurdle fours years running. Longford have failed to win a match in Leinster since their preliminary round victory over Westmeath in Pearse Park in 2007, a record Kavanagh describes as ‘unacceptable’.

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Lifestyle rss

Longford Swimming pool granted €208,000

Longford Town Council has been allocated €208, 670 for a range of efficiency works for the swimming pool in Longford.

An artist's impression of the Emigration sculpture which will be located at Centenary Square, Longford.

Emigration monument set for Longford town’s Centenary Square

The Artistic Features committee of Longford Town Council and Longford County Council announced earlier this week, the commissioning of a striking sculptural work to be located at Centenary Square in Longford town. The piece by the well known Mayo sculptor Rory Breslin is entitled ‘The Longford Emigrant’.

Longford Rose, Emily Hughes
Photo by Shelley Corcoran

Rose of Tralee regional finals

The 2012 regional finals of the Rose of Tralee will take place on Thursday May 31 to Sunday June 3 next in the Heritage Hotel, Portlaoise where Longford Rose Emily Hughes will be hoping to make it to the finals in Tralee.

Longford drivers are more careful

Figures released by the Central Bank last week reveal a significant overall reduction in the number and expense of motor insurance claim costs in Longford.

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Horticultural course celebrates 10 years in Edgeworthstown

The renowned National Learning Network horticultural training course is celebrating its tenth anniversary at the Manor in Edgeworthstown this summer.

Community rss

Death notices, Thursday, 17 May

John McHugh, Clondra

Death Notices, Thursday, 17 May

John McHugh, Clondra

An artist's impression of the Emigration sculpture which will be located at Centenary Square, Longford.

Emigration monument set for Longford town’s Centenary Square

The Artistic Features committee of Longford Town Council and Longford County Council announced earlier this week, the commissioning of a striking sculptural work to be located at Centenary Square in Longford town. The piece by the well known Mayo sculptor Rory Breslin is entitled ‘The Longford Emigrant’.

A look at the stories making the front page video

In the first of our daily updates, we take a look at what’s making the front page of this week’s Longford Leader.

Longford Leader Death Notices

Patrick ‘Patsy’ Nolan - The death has taken place of Patrick ‘Patsy’ Nolan, Ballymahon and late of London, Lacken, and Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford on 15 May 2012.

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