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Sinn Féin takes the lead in latest opinion poll

The latest Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI opinion poll shows a sharp fall for Fine Gael which has opened up a 10-point lead for Sinn Féin, as the party strengthens its position as the most popular party among voters. Sinn Féin now has the support of almost ...

07 Oct 2021 at 10:57

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Fresh talks aimed at reopening Longford childcare facility

A community childcare facility which was forced to close its doors close to a year ago due to financial difficulties could be set to re-open. Little Einsteins/MacEoin Park Community Childcare in Farnagh, Longford town ceased operating in March ...

10 Feb 2017 at 13:00

National News

Stark warning that some creches may close during Covid-19 lockdown

...difficult decision to permanently close their crèches due to serious cash flow issues which they can no longer ignore. MINISTER ZAPPONE’s delays in rolling out the wage subsidy scheme has placed huge uncertainty and pressure on an already vulnerable sector...

22 Apr 2020 at 21:42

Local News

Funding for Longford youth clubs increases by 12%

Youth clubs in the Longford/Westmeath counties are set to benefit from €52,156 in funding, Fine Gael Councillor Micheál Carrigy has confirmed. Cllr Micheál Carrigy said: “I am delighted that Longford will benefit from a new funding increase ...

05 Mar 2019 at 11:30

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Longford councillor hails €600k state aid boost under 'young voices in the community initiative'

... Comhairle na nÓg are funded and supported by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. Announcing the payment MINISTER ZAPPONE said: “It is the mission of my office to ensure that children and young people are respected as the citizens of today...

15 Mar 2018 at 12:17

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Longford County Council launches ‘In This Together’ campaign

The spread of Covid-19 is a new and challenging event. Everyone's lives and daily routines are affected by the measures that have been introduced to disrupt the spread of the virus and keep us all safe. It is normal to be worried or to ...

11 May 2020 at 09:00

Local News

New funding scheme for local childcare providers

...services and other childcare providers can apply for money for new places, maintenance and outdoor play areas. MINISTER ZAPPONE has accepted an invitation to attend Longford at the beginning of next month where she will visit a number of local...

20 Mar 2017 at 21:00

Home

Longford nursery takes part in symbolic walkout over low pay for childcare workers

Childcare Professionals up and down the country held a national day of protest last Friday to demonstrate their anger at the modest salaries affecting front line workers. Longford Women’s Link’s Childcare Service, Catkins Nursery was ...

01 Nov 2017 at 17:00

Elections

McGuinness lauds work of Longford's Attic House

“It has been built on the core strength of volunteer spirit, which is to be commended,” she said. “Their work with young people is a really positive story and I commend the efforts of the board and local community for having the ...

04 May 2019 at 14:00

Letters

Letter to Longford Leader editor: TDs with pro life track records re-elected

In the final Dáil vote on legalising abortion in 2018, fifteen TDs voted against this bill. Each and every one of them was re-elected in this general election. Several of them topped the poll. There are likely many factors why ...

25 Feb 2020 at 19:00

Local News

Longford Leader Editorial: Childcare costs need to come down

A study revealed last week that the average weekly cost of childcare in Longford was €155.77 or over €620 per month. Depending on what part of the country you live in, that cost can spiral to €1,000 per month, and childcare ...

04 Oct 2019 at 13:00

Covid-19

Greens blast delay in Covid-19 wage subsidy childcare scheme

...will be established. What good are token letters to the thousands of staff without any income this Easter? “MINISTER ZAPPONE said that all staff should be paid through the Covid-19 pandemic, but she is currently missing at a time when...

16 Apr 2020 at 14:00

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