- Cabinet ministers stay, hints Kenny
- Kenny defends human rights stance
- Race row ex-mayor loses party whip
- PayPal to hire 1,000 more staff
- Family anger at gun suspect hearing
- U-turn made over cuts to schools
- Bank donates artworks to taxpayers
- Fury at child hospital overcrowding
- 3bn euro in state assets to be sold
- Families 'numb' over farm deaths
- Plea to ban smoking in playgrounds
- Road rage killer offers apology
- Bosses 'should pay for sick leave'
- Builder dismisses safety warnings
Lifestyle
Going green for charity
Glenn Baskett, Newtownforbes has dyed his hair green in an effort to raise some much needed funds for the Irish Cancer Society which is currently running a Shave of Dye fundraiser in conjunction with the Today FM’s Ray D’arcy Show.
Competition heats up in Youth Factor
Queues of supporters gathered for the Semi Final of the Longford Youth Factor last Saturday night and the talent showcased did not disappoint.
Novel comedy night set for Arva’s Breffni Arms Hotel
A comedy evening with a difference is set to take place at Arva’s Breffni Arms Hotel later this month.
Behind the Ryans
Known simply as The Ryans, Jacky (68) and Paddy (23) are a father and son duo who are also the recent winners of the Best New Irish Act in the international Irish Music Awards. In addition they were nominated for the Best Duo.
Large crowds expected as country music star Mizzel comes to Carrick
Already some of Ireland`s top dance acts have performed at the Landmark Hotel and Sunday night dancing continues on Sunday 5th February with Louisiana man Robert Mizzell and his fabulous Country Kings who will entertain fans with his lively country dance music and down home American songs.
Entertainment
Barry Norman comes to town
Barry Norman, the ultimate authority on movies, has interviewed most of the best loved stars of the silver screen.
Showbiz
Theroux: Aniston loves my dancing
Jennifer Aniston loves to watch new beau Justin Theroux breakdance.
Tropic spin-off still in the works
Tom Cruise is still on course to play his Tropic Thunder character in a spin-off movie, the film's writer has confirmed.
Rihanna duet could 'disappoint'
Rihanna has been warned that her collaboration with her violent ex Chris Brown could damage her reputation.
Tussauds' Clooney gets Oscar update
Oscar hopeful George Clooney will want to look his best for Sunday's awards ceremony and Madame Tussauds is making sure his wax figure is also looking good.
Actress Bonham Carter receives CBE
Helena Bonham Carter has been made a CBE by the Queen to recognise her glittering acting career.
Randomness
Thousands set to give up on health cover
A leading health insurance expert has said thousands of people in Longford could pull out from health insurance cover as a result of recent levy and premium hikes.
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Weather for Longford, Ireland
Wednesday 22 February 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 10 C to 13 C
Wind Speed: 20 mph
Wind direction: South west
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 7 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: South west
