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Public meeting called as fears grow Longford greyhound track to be used as site to house Ukrainian refugees

Independent Cllr Gerry Warnock is calling on as many people as possible to attend a public meeting next Thursday at PVs Red Room to discuss the proposed plans. It comes after a recent meeting of Longford County Council revealed how Office of Public ...

30 Nov 2022 at 14:26

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Former Longford greyhound track could see new pump track installed

Plans for a new state of the art skatepark on the site of Longford's former greyhound track could also see a pump track form part of those plans, it was revealed last week. Funding of €405,000 was ring-fenced towards the project just before ...

04 Mar 2023 at 07:03

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Modular housing at former Longford Greyhound Track off the table following council u-turn

...(pictured) (Ind) called on the Executive “to immediately withdraw its consent for the OPW to consider the former LONGFORD GREYHOUND STADIUM site as a potential location for modular housing”. The Independent elected member held a public meeting to give voice...

21 Dec 2022 at 07:00

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Vows against rezone of Longford Greyhound Track as local group puts pressure on council to buy

The council must purchase the site of LONGFORD GREYHOUND STADIUM, according to local committee, Longford Greyhound Track Amenities (LGTA). Spokesperson for the group Mark Keenan has expressed concern that immediate action needs to be taken by local representatives...

04 Feb 2021 at 18:00

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Closure of Longford Greyhound Track is "a very sad time" says Racing Manager

...the track who passionately fought to help it survive and thanks to the staff who created a lovely atmosphere always. "LONGFORD GREYHOUND STADIUM would like to wish everyone the best through these challenging times." The final race meeting was held on Monday, March...

01 Apr 2020 at 17:00

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Longford Greyhound Track won't be solution to housing crisis

...the track could be used as a mechanism to ease Longford's perennial housing concerns. "I am shocked to hear that the LONGFORD GREYHOUND STADIUM is close to sale, with the buyers intention to inevitably use the site for housing," suggested reader Mark Keenan in a...

22 Jan 2021 at 19:00

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No buyers for Longford Greyhound Track yet, local auctioneer confirms

There are currently no potential buyers for Longford Greyhound Track, according to local auctioneer Fintan McGill of Sherry FitzGerald McGill, who says the auctioneers are looking for interested parties. “It’s still on the market,” he told ...

15 Apr 2021 at 10:00

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Longford Greyhound Track will remain a sports and recreational area, councillors vow

Longford Municipal District councillors have vowed that there will be no rezoning of Longford Greyhound Track for residential or commercial use, despite recent murmurings that the site may be used for housing. At a meeting of Longford MD, ...

27 Jan 2021 at 19:15

Longford Greyhound Stadium closes its doors this month

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Longford Greyhound Stadium announces its closure

LONGFORD GREYHOUND STADIUM will cease operations and close at the end of this month. The stadium has been met with a number of challenging economic conditions over the last number of years, including falling attendances, a current requirement for expensive fire...

09 Aug 2019 at 16:07

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Gardai appeal for witnesses after man in his 80s injured in 'serious' stabbing incident

...examination of the scene is currently underway. No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing. Also read: LONGFORD GREYHOUND STADIUM announces its closure Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and are particularly appealing to anyone who was in the area...

10 Aug 2019 at 22:16

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GALLERY | Flooding hell: Ballinalee resident feeling a bit safer as Longford County Council bring sand bags to combat flood threat

... Ms Mooney says that flood water has 'never come into her home' but it did reach her back door. Also read: LONGFORD GREYHOUND STADIUM announces its closure Meanwhile, Met Éireann has a Status Yellow rainfall warning in place for Longford until 10pm...

10 Aug 2019 at 18:04

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End of an era for Longford Greyhound Stadium

LONGFORD GREYHOUND STADIUM was “left with no choice” but to announce its closure last week, according to Track Director Joe O'Rourke, who said lack of support from the Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) was a major contributing factor to the loss of the stadium. The...

14 Aug 2019 at 10:00

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