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VIDEO: A special Christmas and New Year message from President Michael D Higgins

A special festive message from PRESIDENT MICHAEL D HIGGINS where he reminds us "As we reach the end of 2017 and begin our journey into a new year, let us make it a shared journey, encompassing the needs of all." See the video message in full... You may also be interested in:...

21 Dec 2017 at 00:46

Local notes

Rathowen

... €40 per table. Please support, all are welcome. Congrats To Kathleen Maguire, Rathowen who received her carers award from PRESIDENT MICHAEL D HIGGINS last week. Well done, Kathleen. Carrickedmond/Legan C.E. Group have the following vacancies Vacancies A number of...

28 Feb 2015 at 17:11

Pictures & Videos

WATCH | Caoimhe Mooney of Evolution Stage School Longford performs a special version of Gleanntáin Ghlas Ghaoth Dobhair for St Patrick's Day

...of Richmond Court direct provision centre learn a ‘cúpla focal gaeilge’ Also read: 2019 St Patrick's Day message from PRESIDENT MICHAEL D HIGGINS Gallery | St Patrick's Day celebrations at Step by Step Early Years in Killoe

17 Mar 2019 at 00:52

Local News

Longford local and European elections should not overshadow the real challenges posed by child poverty

... in supporting people, communities and disadvantaged groups, is so important. Marking the 175th anniversary of SVdP, PRESIDENT MICHAEL D HIGGINS paid tribute to the dedication of volunteers. He said, “SVdP has a well-developed awareness of the wider policy challenge,...

20 Apr 2019 at 19:00

Home

Landslide for Peter Casey in Iconic Newspapers poll

... readers were just asked who they intended to vote for in Friday’s poll and Mr Casey was the resounding favourite. Sitting PRESIDENT MICHAEL D HIGGINS received 28.2% although all the national polls suggest that Mr Higgins will be returned to the Áras for a second seven year...

24 Oct 2018 at 18:10

National Ploughing

'Everywhere you looked people were smiling,' Anna May McHugh delighted with opening day of National Ploughing Championships

...set to continue along with 2 more action packed days of trading and ploughing, we are expecting similar crowds all week." PRESIDENT MICHAEL D HIGGINS officially launched the event paying tribute to Ms Anna May McHugh, the Gardaí, Carlow County Council and the hundreds of...

17 Sept 2019 at 20:59

Local news

‘Day of a lifetime’
for proud
Ireland mascot

...” said Seamus, as he described the Irish skipper and Leinster number eight as “really nice”. As well as shaking hands with PRESIDENT MICHAEL D HIGGINS and IRFU President Pat Fitzgerald, Seamus who plays rugby for Longford U-10’s, was given a full kit to take home as a...

05 Feb 2014 at 12:45

Features

Let us resolve to play our part in achieving a greener world in its truest sense

May I, on this St Patrick’s Day 2019, send my warmest greetings as Uachtarán na hÉireann, President of Ireland, to all our extended family across the world. Wherever you may be, and in whatever circumstances, you are part of Ireland’s global family ...

16 Mar 2019 at 21:53

National News

"A gracious, determined force": Pat Hume, widow of the late SDLP leader John Hume, passes away

Pat Hume, widow of the late John Hume, has passed away following a short battle with an illness: just over one year since the passing of the former SDLP leader. The news was confirmed by the family of the late former teacher and Northern Ireland ...

03 Sept 2021 at 18:00

Covid-19

We need to take care of the vulnerable as #Covid19 becomes more embedded in our daily lives

We need to be honest and mindful that it is quite normal that anyone of us feels particularly vulnerable and overawed as the news of the Covid 19 becomes more embedded in our daily lives. It is a very unsettling and serious health concern that ...

14 Mar 2020 at 15:28

Local News

Ashling’s murder raises questions about attitudes towards women – funeral hears

...one. Respect was missing last Wednesday but it has re-emerged here all the stronger. “Let us respect each other.” Irish PRESIDENT MICHAEL D HIGGINS and Taoiseach Micheal Martin were among those in attendance at the funeral. Minister for Justice Helen McEntee, Minister...

18 Jan 2022 at 16:35

National News

President Higgins praises survivors and backs review into alleged army sex abuse

PRESIDENT MICHAEL D HIGGINS has thrown his support behind a review into the Irish Defence Forces (IDF) following multiple accusations of bullying and sexual abuse levelled against the organisation. He used his speech at the Defence Forces’ Values Awards yesterday to...

22 Sept 2021 at 17:56

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