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Longford ICSA members demanding emergency support package of €50 million for sheep farmers

ICSA members gathered at Dáil Eireann and the Department of Agriculture to seek financial support for the crisis hit sheep sector. Speaking at the protest ICSA president Dermot Kelleher said, “We are here to fight for the very survival of the sheep ...

13 Mar 2023 at 15:03

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War of words erupts over Tarmonbarry traffic plan

The Leader recently featured a report headed ‘Major traffic plan for the village of Tarmonbarry’ and in this, Senator Murphy and his brother Cllr Joe Murphy welcomed plans by Roscommon County Council to carry out a major traffic plan for the ...

27 Sept 2020 at 10:00

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Fears growing that Longford won't return a TD to the 32nd Dáil

As we head into Count 12 at the Longford/Westmeath constituency count centre in Kenagh there is mounting speculation that Longford may be left without a TD in the 32nd Dáil. With three seats to be filled, Longford candidates James Bannon ...

28 Feb 2016 at 19:20

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Marathon count reminds many of 1965 Long Count

The events in Kenagh last week led many to recall the famous 'Long Count' of 1965. That was a contest which saw General Sean MacEoin battle it out with Fianna Fail candidate Paddy Lenihan for the constituency's final seat. The count ...

10 Mar 2016 at 14:00

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'Siege of Kenagh' ends with promises

After six exhaustive days of meticulously sifting through voting papers, ‘The Siege of Kenagh’ finally concluded last Thursday morning with Longford waking up to the news that the county won’t have a resident TD in the 32nd Dáil. ...

12 Mar 2016 at 10:00

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VIDEO: Longford mother and CF campaigner sends emotional message to Health Minister Simon Harris - All we want for Christmas is Orkambi

For the past four years, CF sufferer Gypsy has spent Christmas in Crumlin hospital and this year alone, she has spent eight months in hospital. Mum Hazel firmly believes if her 14-year-old daughter could gain access to the drug ...

11 Dec 2016 at 22:20

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Scramogue TD hosting social event for supporters

Eugene Murphy plans to mark his first year in Dáil Éireann with a social for family, friends and supporters in Stevo’s, Shannon Bar, Tarmonbarry this Saturday night. There will be music and refreshments as well as a raffle on ...

07 Mar 2017 at 13:00

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Opinion: Women do run for election and women can get elected

In over 100 years only five women have ever been elected to Dáil Eireann by the people of the Longford/Westmeath constituency. Nationally since 1918 a total of 131 women have been elected as TDs but almost two in every five ...

27 Nov 2024 at 15:00

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State unlikely to contest Keegan lawsuit case

It is thought highly unlikely that the State will contest the Keegan family's lawsuit following a public apology from the Minister for Justice in the Dáil on Friday. The family of Noel Keegan, who died following an assault ...

15 Dec 2010 at 16:48

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Longford/Westmeath Deputy Nicky McFadden dies

There is a deep sense of shock over the death of Longford/Westmeath Deputy, Nicky McFadden who died following a short illness earlier today, Tuesday. McFadden was elected a TD for Longford/Westmeath in the 2011 General ...

25 Mar 2014 at 14:46

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FG gain, and Troy saves FF

Following a marathon 20-hour count in Kenagh, Fine Gael’s James Bannon is the only Longford-based representative in the 31st Dáil Eireann. Fianna Fail, whose vote was cut in half, faced wipe-out in the constituency ...

03 Mar 2011 at 17:57

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Sexton will continue to “fight the good fight” for Longford

Longford’s Labour candidate Mae Sexton remains upbeat this week, despite the fact that she failed in her bid to win a seat under the Labour banner in the Longford/Westmeath constituency in last week’s general ...

03 Mar 2011 at 17:50

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