Government's Action Plan for Rural Development

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Longford to benefit from upgrade of €250,000 for private rural roads

The Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) is about improving small roads and laneways in rural Ireland which are not under the normal maintenance of the Local Authorities. Burke has stated that he campaigned hard to get the LIS back on the Government ...

23 Apr 2018 at 15:03

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No green shoots for Longford - only dark clouds

The scars of central government's neglect are acutely visible across urban and rural Longford. otwithstanding the Council's efforts and Center Parcs' arrival, there is a fear that we are taking one step forward but two steps back. It’s the ...

17 Jan 2018 at 15:00

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Longford County Council shortlisted in two categories for Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards 2021

Longford County Council has been shortlisted in two categories for the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards 2021. Longford, for its Strategy and Guidance for Rural Working Hubs, is one of ten local authorities nominated ...

30 Aug 2021 at 12:00

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Over €2.2 million available for Longford communities and enterprises

The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today announced the details of the allocation of the €70 million Transitional LEADER programme for the period 2021-2022. €2,244,752 will be made available to ...

09 Apr 2021 at 11:44

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Postmasters to hold protest at GPO in opposition to Post Office closures

The Irish Postmasters’ Union (IPU) also demanded the immediate publication and implementation of the completed Post Office Network plan Chaired by Bobby Kerr. IPU General Secretary Ned O’Hara said Government must immediately ...

11 Mar 2017 at 21:02

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Longford Leader Editorial: Don’t dismiss Our Rural Future plan

It has been a relatively positive week for Longford. The Royal Canal Greenway is a €12 million project that will enhance the county’s tourism offering and an influx of visitors is something to look forward to whenever ...

05 Apr 2021 at 17:00

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New Government plan will support the recovery of our tourism and hospitality sector and help create jobs in Longford

A new Government plan reflecting changes in living and working patterns during Covid-19 will maximise the recovery for all parts of our country including Longford, Senator Micheál Carrigy has said. Senator Carrigy ...

30 Mar 2021 at 11:30

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WATCH| Minister Ring officially opens North Longford trail

Longford County Council Regeneration Department welcomed Minister Michael Ring, Minister for Rural and Community Development, earlier today, Thursday March 05, to officially open the Drumlish to Monaduff section ...

05 Mar 2020 at 16:23

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Drumlish and Edgeworthstown community hubs to benefit from Sport Ireland funding

Drumlish and Edgeworthstown Community Sports Hubs are to receive funding as part of a major investment package of €5.9 million announced by Sport Ireland in Dormant Accounts funding. The investment aims to ...

08 Jun 2021 at 17:11

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New Longford-Westmeath minister tells of pandemic unemployment fall off

Minister of State Peter Burke said that while many people locally are still facing huge challenges as the economy reopens, it is encouraging to see the numbers relying on State aid reducing. Burke said: ...

09 Jul 2020 at 17:00

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Job creation in Longford up 5% in 2017 by Enterprise Ireland backed companies

Enterprise Ireland, the Government agency responsible for developing Irish business globally, has reported strong job creation by its client companies in Longford, with a 5% increase in the number of ...

03 Jan 2018 at 15:56

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Local farmers turn out in their
droves to protest over CAP reform

Hundreds of Longford farmers were among a 20,000 strong contingent who protested outside Dáil Eireann last week at the ‘day of action’ to highlight grievances over proposed CAP reform. Addressing ...

21 Oct 2012 at 11:09

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