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Infestation of invasive knotweed now at 'epidemic' proportions across Longford

...between two and three years to eradicate.” Director of Services John Brannigan said while there were limitations under the DERELICT SITES ACT to deal with the spectre of knotweed, there was a warning for those who were continuing to ignore its presence. “People who...

19 Oct 2018 at 14:00

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University of Limerick bosses have ‘no regrets’ over site purchase

University of Limerick (UL) bosses have “no regrets” in relation to the 8.3 million euro purchase of a city-centre location, which was completed in 2019 without a formal valuation, TDs have been told. The Public Accounts Committee heard that the ...

18 May 2023 at 15:39

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Longford dwellings to feature at Leinster Property Auction

The Leinster Property Auction will hold their summer property auction on July 20 in The Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley, Dublin. The auction will offer a wide range of properties from across the province and the auction team are advising buyers to ...

06 Jul 2017 at 15:00

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Longford County Council to get tough with owners of derelict sites

...had issued just under 20 notices and are in the process of readying 30 more by September 1. Under the terms of the DERELICT SITES ACT 1990 local authorities can initiate stances and carry out compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) on sites where owners don't...

24 Jun 2016 at 09:00

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Derelict sites in Longford since ‘Moses wore shorts’

...town and their locations,” fumed Cllr Michael Connellan (FF), who also pointed out that the move was necessary under the DERELICT SITES ACT 1990. “The local authority is obliged by law to take all necessary steps to address the issue of derelict sites and we...

09 Oct 2013 at 11:45

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Council under pressure to get tough with Longford derelict site owners

...be replaced,” he said. “There are old buildings that have been left derelict for donkey years and we need to apply the DERELICT SITES ACT .” While the term “derelict site” is used, the register is generally used for houses and other buildings that are in a...

03 Feb 2020 at 12:00

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Longford's illegal dumping crisis now at ‘endemic’ levels

Longford's sprialling illegal dumping crisis is now so bad it is “endemic from one end of the county to another.” That was the gloomy prognosis put forward by local politcians this week following revelations contained in a special Longford ...

11 May 2022 at 08:00

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Report finds 16 out of 77 ghost estates in Longford are “dangerous”

...extreme cases, it may be necessary for a local authority to compulsory acquire all or parts of the estate under the DERELICT SITES ACT, which could result in some demolition,” the report concluded.

04 Mar 2011 at 11:23

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Nuisance neighbours lead anti-social behaviour complaints in Longford

Irritating neighbours, roaming animals and harassment are among the chief complaints made about anti-social behaviour to Longford County Council, it has emerged. Almost 40 accusations of nuisance neighbours were recorded between 2020 and ...

13 May 2022 at 08:00

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Lineup revealed for ArtLot's 10th birthday celebrations at Electric Picnic 2024

Once upon a time on a little corner of Dublin city, ArtLot, a derelict site, held its own as an open-air public exhibition space inspiring and amusing passers-by with its monthly programme of visual art and performance. When the hotel ...

27 Jun 2024 at 13:01

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Mixed reaction to Longford barracks modular housing proposal

The use of modular homes in disused army barracks across the country was flagged by Social Protection Heather Humphreys as a possible solution to a escalating difficulty to meet the housing needs of refugees fleeing the war torn ...

03 Nov 2022 at 09:00

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Vandals destroy house in Longford town

...County Council's Head of Finance John McKeon swiftly endorsed. He said the Council, through measures such as the DERELICT SITES ACT, remained committed to pursuing the owners of such properties both in Longford town and countywide.

02 Feb 2017 at 21:00

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