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Longford unites to remember the ‘Big Fella’

From 12 noon, the main street of the north Longford town began filling up on either side as onlookers from all generations paid their own respects to Ireland’s most acclaimed revolutionary leader 100 years on from his death. A parade, spearheaded by ...

24 Aug 2022 at 08:00

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Pandemic bonus payment "needs to be paid immediately", says Longford senator

The payment was first announced by Health Minister Stephen Donnelly in January and comes despite staff at St Joseph's Care Centre in Longford receiving their bonuses at the beginning of July. ALSO READ: Longford's St Joseph's frontline workers to ...

25 Jul 2022 at 16:00

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Longford Leader Farming: Emissions need to be set at lower end scale

Whilst it is right to set ambitious targets for carbon emission reductions we must not place all the blame on both farmers and rural dwellers. As we know the Irish food sector is a huge industry and it is something we need to protect fiercely.

29 Jul 2022 at 12:15

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Lanesboro pupils quiz politicians about Ukraine

The school is pursuing the Blue Star Flag, as part of a programme to foster better understanding and knowledge of the European Union and how it affects the lives of primary school children. As part of this initiative, schools are encouraged to ...

27 Mar 2022 at 17:00

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‘Akin to selling drugs on the street’: Longford councillors hit out at turf ban plan

Green Party Leader and Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan came in for some harsh criticism from Longford councillors last week following the announcement of his plans to ban the sale of turf in Ireland from ...

20 Apr 2022 at 08:00

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New €4.5m Edgeworthstown library to boost county's revival

The long awaited unveiling of Edgeworthstown’s €4.5m library has been hailed as the latest impressive stepping stone in the mid Longford town’s ongoing regenerational drive. Rural Affairs Minister Heather Humphreys officially set the seal ...

03 Mar 2022 at 10:00

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Longford senator issues apology to Robbie Keane over salary comments

Fine Gael senator Micheál Carrigy has issued an apology to former Irish international Robbie Keane over his statement last week saying Keane should donate his FAI salary to grassroots soccer clubs. On Thursday, the Longford senator ...

31 Mar 2022 at 18:45

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Fine Gael senator issues apology to Robbie Keane over salary comments

31 Mar 2022 at 12:48

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Minister's visit to Longford's St Christopher's Services coincides with €700k cash boost

The announcement was carried on the front page of the Longford Leader this week in a move which was hailed universally at local political level.

28 Jan 2022 at 11:00

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Longford Leader gallery: Christmas cheer aplenty in Ballinalee

Large crowds gathered for the switch on of the Ballinalee Christmas Lights, an event which was part of the Longford Live and Local programme. Here are some of the many pictures which were taken on the night.

25 Dec 2021 at 08:00

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PICTURES | Irish Wheelchair Association Longford branch welcomes Minister Rabbitte

Martin Tarmey Service Coordinator for the Irish Wheelchair Association welcomed Anne Rabbitte, Minister of State at the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and at the Department of ...

03 Feb 2022 at 08:00

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WATCH | Longford Senator Micheál Carrigy backing calls for 0% VAT on newspapers

Longford Senator Micheál Carrigy, who is Fine Gael spokesperson in the Seanad on Media, has called on Minister Martin to support the 0% VAT for newspapers while making statements on the Report of the Future of ...

26 Sept 2022 at 14:18

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