Local
Longford actor’s promising career is no Stalemate
Longford actor Jamie McClean is set to play one of the lead roles in the Backstage Theatre’s Canal Studio production of ‘Stalemate’ – a new play written and directed by the theatre’s artist-in-residence, Seamus O’Rourke. The production, is currently being rehearsed ahead of its debut at Backstage this Thursday, May 16, after which the crew will embark on a nationwide tour.
Longford man honoured by GAA in NYC
Joe Prunty, who is originally from Ballincurry in Drumlish, was the guest of honour at the New York GAA annual dinner in New York City recently – an acknowledgement of his many years of service to the sport for expats living in the Big Apple.
Longford comic reaches UK final
Longford comedian Conor Neville has reached the final of the Chortle Student Comedy Awards at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, after making it through the Dublin heat and the semi-final, which was held in Manchester last weekend.
E500,00 grant to overhaul Granard library facilities
The Government has sanctioned €500,000 for the proposed upgrade of Granard Town’s library facilities, it was announced this week.
Planning granted for new classrooms in local schools
Longford VEC has been granted planning permission to construct new classrooms and associated facilities at two of its vocational schools, with construction work due to begin over the coming months.
National
Defamatory video must be removed
Global internet giants Google, YouTube and Facebook have been slapped down by a judge and ordered to remove a defamatory viral video from websites around the world.
Penalty points complain considered
One of the whistleblowers behind the penalty points controversy is considering asking the Garda ombudsman to launch an independent investigation into his allegations.
Jobs boost from services company
Some 800 jobs are to be created as a services company plans to double its workforce.
Senior employees to take pay cuts
One fifth of the five million euro savings at Bus Eireann will come from the top executives and management.
Business
More help with livestock needed
The national marts chair, Michael Spellman has warned farmers that a “severe impact” will be felt if the current retention period for livestock under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme (DAS) is not reduced. Mr Spellman called on Minister Coveney to reduce the retention period downwards from the current seven months, due to what he described as “unprecedented conditions” that have hit livestock farmers this year. “Immediate initiatives are required of the Minister at this time,” he said.
Imported feed continues for local farmers
Connacht Gold has imported hay and haylage from Britain, a move that helped farmers across eight counties to feed their cattle over the past seven days.
Issues with Nitrates Directive need to be addressed
Following a recent public consultation on the Nitrates Action Programme, chairman of ICMSA’s Farm Services and Environment Committee, Patrick Rohan, said there were still a number of key issues that needed to be addressed including ‘calendar farming’ and Phosphorus allowances.
Longford woman fronts new agri campaign
A Co Longford woman is at the helm of a new campaign that aims to create more awareness around the area of agriculture and the farming community. Anne Brady who hails from north Longford and attended Moyne Community School is one of two co-founders of the campaign - ‘Farmers Feed Families’ which was launched on May 8 last.
Tractor safety course in Longford
A farm safety course will take place on Saturday May 25 at D&M McHugh for teenagers who drive machinery on farms. The initiative, which was held last year, was very successful and Longford IFA chief Andrew McHugh advised young farm workers to participate in the course, if possible.
Letters
Aughnacliffe man played key role in Thatcher protests
Aughnacliffe native Jim Curran was a key figure in the protests surrounding the recent death of Margaret Thatcher.
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