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Count Two outcome in Longford municipal district results in elimination of two Independent candidates

The result of the second count in the Longford municipal district area, which involved the distribution of Joe Flaherty's 215 votes surplus, has been declared by Returning Officer Nora O'Farrell at the count centre in Edgeworthstown. Also read: ...

26 May 2019 at 23:14

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Calls for Longford Siege of Jadotville heroes to be recognised

“There were fifteen people from Longford fighting in the Siege,” said Cllr Flaherty. “Ten of those have passed away. It was a dark hour in military history and many who survived were troubled by alcoholism. Five took their own lives. “The ...

21 Sept 2019 at 15:00

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Joe Flaherty 'deeply honoured' to win Longford Fianna Fáil nomination and vows to reclaim Dáil seat

Joe Flaherty has been selected to contest the next general election for Fianna Fáil in the Longford/Westmeath constituency. Political newcomer Mr Flaherty enjoyed a comprehensive victory at this evening’s Longford selection convention in ...

01 Sept 2017 at 23:30

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Nolan vows to 'fly flag for Longford' after retaining County Council seat

Cllr Nolan was elected on the eighth count, following Fianna Fáil's Joe Flaherty in taking the second of seven seats in the Municipal District. COUNT EIGHT: Browne, John (FG) +46 813 Butler, Seamus (FF) +42 779 Hagan, Gerry (FG) +9 833 ...

27 May 2019 at 21:17

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Bi-monthly meetings cause unrest in the Áras as Longford councillors debate schedule change

There were rumblings of discontent in the council chamber last week as the current bi-monthly structure of council meetings was once again up for discussion. The decision to have meetings bi-monthly instead of monthly was made by the ...

18 Sept 2019 at 15:00

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At a glance: The 16 candidates battling it out for a seat in the Longford municipal district

There are seven seats on offer in Longford Municipal District in Friday's local elections and there are 16 candidates in the race. Longford MD elected six councillors at the last local election in 2014 but following a boundary ...

23 May 2019 at 17:00

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Great opportunities on way for Longford and the midlands

For some time now, Ibec has identified a lack of investment in the economy as a major constraint to progress. The €116bn 10-year National Development Plan, which will see capital spending exceed 4% of economic output, is ...

25 Feb 2018 at 16:00

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Longford public urged to attend meeting on Cross Border Treatment Purchase Scheme

The initiative was launched by the EU in 2015 and means that members of the public who are waiting or may require a procedure can get the treatment done in Northern Ireland where the cost will be subsequently refunded ...

18 Apr 2018 at 14:00

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Warnock’s disappointment at the ‘unholy alliance’ of FF/FG in Longford County Council

It's widely known at this stage that the Independents are unhappy with Fine Gael's decision to hold Longford County Council meetings bi-monthly instead of monthly, with Cllr Mark Casey making sure his objection was ...

19 Jun 2019 at 11:00

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Flaherty leads calls for National Transport Museum for Longford town

“We need to get on the tourism boat here in Longford town. We have Center Parcs and it's a huge addition but we need a major attraction in Longford town that's going to pull visitors in,” he said. “I would ...

29 Sept 2019 at 16:00

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Latest Longford local election tallies; Ross hits 1,000 votes

The latest tallies for the Longford local elections were published at 2:20pm, with Cllr Paul Ross the first of all candidates to reach the 1,000 mark. Granard MD Boxes opened - 15 Turnout - 71% FG - 54.3% ...

25 May 2019 at 15:43

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Shock as well established Longford butcher shuts doors for final time

...Two thirds of Longford consumers now do shopping online Local area representative in Longford town, CLLR JOE FLAHERTY (FF) said this latest closure - the third in the shopping centre in recent weeks - was a “crushing blow”...

09 Aug 2018 at 10:00

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