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- 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
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Judge orders defendants in YouTube case to enter peace bond
Sixteen members of two midland Traveller families were ordered to enter a peace bond or go to prison following a hearing at Longford District Court.
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.
Abbeyshrule to represent Ireland in major competition
The south Longford village of Abbeyshrule is to represent Ireland in a major environmental competition for towns and villages across Europe, it has been revealed.
A glimpse of 1970s Longford
A video of Longford town which was captured by Teffia Park native Denis Hughes on old Super 8 Film from the rooftop of St Mel’s Cathedral, Longford in 1976 has received over 1,100 hits since it was uploaded onto You Tube last week.
Call for return of former Summer Festival
Longford Town Council has agreed to head a working committee to investigate bringing about a return of the Longford Summer Festival, after Cllr Gerry Warnock submitted a motion to the Council last Wednesday.
Garda seek public’s help with burglaries and assault
There were a number of burglaries in Longford town in the past week. Madden’s Dentist’s Surgery on Keon’s Terrace was broken into on Saturday February 11 between 2am and 6am. Entry was made through the rear window. Damage was done to the interior of the lobby but nothing was taken.
GAA clubs under increasing pressure
Rising unemployment, soaring day-to-day costs and rapidly declining revenue streams is likely to force a growing number of GAA clubs to amalgamate and in some instances possibly close, a Longford Leader investigation has found.
Longford rugby fans left cold in Paris
A Longford group of Irish rugby fans were left with a bitter taste in their mouths after the Ireland France Six Nations game was postponed – ten minutes after it was due to begin, writes Conor Barrins.
Titanic preparations step up a gear
Plans to commemorate the bravery of a Co Longford man, who perished on board the ill-fated Titanic, have been given a boost with the setting up of a special sub committee.
1 commentTaxi plate removed from driver after investigation
The licence plate of one taxi driver operating in Longford was seized after a joint operation by the Gardai and the Taxi Regulator in the town last Saturday night.
Local campaign against charges launched
The Longford campaign against the household charge is building up momentum after a number of events were held over the past week.
New brand hopes to attract new business
On Thursday evening (February 9), a new and exciting regional brand was launched at the Backstage Theatre, Longford. Based on the four pillars of enterprise, tourism, living and learning, the Midlands Ireland brand covers Longford, Westmeath, Offaly and Laois.
Councillor calls for return of Longford summer festival
Longford Town Council has agreed to head a working committee to investigate bringing about the return of the Longford Summer Festival, after Cllr Gerry Warnock submitted a motion to the Council last Wednesday.
Rural text alert sees crime drop
The introduction of a crime preventative mobile phone text alert system has been hailed as the prime catalyst for a near 50 per cent falloff in rural burglaries across north Longford.
Lough Ree divers take part in Union Hall search
A dozen members from a Co Longford-based dive and rescue team were among a recovery crew of around 300 volunteers who took part in a massive search for two missing fishermen in Co Cork last weekend.
Call for council to crack down on illegal dumping
A contractor who carried out work on behalf of Longford local authorities should be “blacklisted” following the discovery of unwanted tarmac clippings in a known litter blackspot.
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Large crowd for Clonfin anniversary
The rain just about held off for the large gathering of people who attended the 91st anniversary of the Clonfin Ambush, between Ballinalee and Granard, last Sunday afternoon.
IDA prioritises other midlands’ towns over promoting Longford
In the aftermath of last week’s revelation that Longford did not receive a single client visit by IDA companies for the past three years, the IDA has admitted it only advertises Longford on an “opportunistic basis,” in response to specific client requirements.
Newly re-branded Pearse Park to stage inaugural game
This weekend marks somewhat of a noted departure for GAA fans as the newly re-named Glennon Brothers Pearse Park hosts its first game as Longford take on Offaly in Division Three of the National Football League.
Theft at local nightclub
A popular Longford town nightclub was one of a number of premises targeted by thieves over the past seven days, gardai revealed earlier this week.
Fifty jobs saved after last ditch council talks
Doubts hanging over the possible loss of up to 50 jobs at a well-known Longford town manufacturer have been averted this afternoon (Thursday), longfordleader.ie can reveal.
Ambitious three-year plan to double tourism locally
The Longford tourism sector should grow by 50 percent between now and 2015, according to Bernadette Mullarkey of Bane Mullarkey consultancy.
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.
Assault victim making ‘slow but steady’ progress
The medical condition of a Co Longford man, who sustained serious injuries during the course of a vicious assault in Carrick-on-Shannon over six weeks ago, is steadily improving.
Longford emigrant tells of Brazil bar shooting horror
A Co Longford father of one has cheated death after being shot by an armed gang while on holiday in South America.
Mother who appears on RTE gameshow returns to find house robbed
A well known Co Longford Irish dancing school teacher has told of her horror at returning to find her home robbed just hours after appearing on popular RTE gameshow ‘Winning Streak’.
‘Law will not allow people to resort to violence’
The recent introduction of a new law which allows homeowners to use reasonable force against intruders in their own homes has been given a guarded welcome by the county’s most senior Garda chief.
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Wednesday 22 February 2012
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