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Longford Leader farming: Department told to clarigy RLV position

CSA president PATRICK KENT is calling on the Department of Agriculture to clarify its position on the possible closure of regional veterinary laboratories (RVLs). Expressing alarm at the prospect of such a move Mr Kent said: “These laboratories are a vital...

07 Feb 2017 at 16:00

Farming

ICSA says live animal valuers are under too much pressure

Speaking at the recently held National Ploughing Championships Mr Kent said that Live animal valuers were independent assessors who were either up to the job or they were not. They should not have to put up with officials sitting at a desk second ...

12 Oct 2017 at 17:31

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Deaths in Longford - Saturday, October 12, 2019 - evening

Rosemary Gilchrist, Lisnagrish, Edgeworthstown, Longford / Rathowen, Westmeath The death occurred, peacefully, in the loving care of The Matron and Staff of The Palliative Care Unit, Autumn Lodge, St Joseph's, Longford, surrounded by her loving ...

12 Oct 2019 at 21:10

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Deaths in Longford - Friday, October 11, 2019

Ann McLean (née Greally), Kent, England and formerly of Terlicken, Ballymahon, Longford The death occurred on Friday, September 27, 2019 of Ann McLean (nee Greally), Kent, England and formerly of Terlicken, Ballymahon, Longford. Predeceased by ...

11 Oct 2019 at 14:54

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ICSA dismisses Hogan's safety proposals

ICSA president PATRICK KENT has described comments made by EU Agriculture Commissioner, Phil Hogan on farm safety as “a step in the wrong direction”. The Commissioner expressed the possibility of including farm safety in cross compliance inspections as...

23 Jan 2017 at 09:00

Farming

Threat to RDP under new CAP proposals

“The reality is that the Irish Government, along with other Member States, is going to have to make up its mind on whether it wants CAP cuts or not,” added Mr Kent. “The reality is that the EU Commission proposals, based on a 5% cut to CAP, ...

11 Jun 2018 at 14:00

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Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Marie Keegan, 17 Sycamore Close, Clonbalt Woods, Longford Town, Longford The death occurred, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Laurel Lodge nursing home, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, May 14 of Marie Keegan, 17 ...

15 May 2019 at 11:57

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Longford farmers concerned over latest CAP cuts proposals

“ICSA understands that the Commissioner has outlined this to the presidents’ committee of the European Parliament this week, in advance of the publication of the Multi-Annual Financial Framework Seven year budget proposals in early May,” ...

27 Apr 2018 at 19:00

Farming

Relief for Longford farm families as cap on contributions proposed for Fair Deal Scheme

ICSA president PATRICK KENT has welcomed comments by Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People Jim Daly TD indicating that a cap of three years contributions will apply to family farms in the Fair Deal Scheme. “Minister Daly has assured...

29 Sept 2017 at 15:09

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Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, May 14, 2025

John Jordan, The Green, Lanesboro, Co Longford The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Innis Ree Nursing Home, Ballyleague on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 of John Jordan, The Green, Lanesboro, Co Longford. ...

14 May 2025 at 15:18

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Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Gerry McKenna, Bawn, Killoe, Longford The death occurred peacefully in Our Lady's Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown, after a short illness surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 3, 2025 of Gerry McKenna, Bawn, Killoe, ...

04 Feb 2025 at 11:09

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Brexit impact on Longford farming

ICSA president PATRICK KENT has told the UK Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Andrea Leadsom that the fortunes of UK and Irish farmers are intrinsically linked. Speaking following a meeting that took place in the...

19 Feb 2017 at 13:30

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