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Could a new city be created near Longford?

Longford could soon be a lot closer to a city than it is now, if Cabinet Ministers have anything to do with it. At Wednesday's special Cabinet Meeting in county Kildare, Ministers discussed the possibility of relieving the growth of population in ...

21 Jul 2017 at 17:35

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Deaths in Longford - Monday, January 18, 2021

J.P. O'Boyle, Ballyleague, Lanesboro, Longford / Castlebar, Mayo The death occurred, peacefully in his 95th year at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, on Saturday, January 16 of J.P. O'Boyle, Ballyleague, Lanesboro, Longford and formerly of ...

18 Jan 2021 at 09:58

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Lights, Camera, Action: Still Voices Short Film Festival rolls into Ballymahon this weekend

The festival started up in 2014 under a different name - Solstice Film Festival - but with the same, very simple idea of showcasing local filmmakers, while also exposing the community to local filmmaking talent. “Short film, for a lot of ...

18 Aug 2017 at 14:45

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Midlands Simon and Longford Rugby Club join forces for annual ‘Sleep Out’

The figure, which was relayed at the official launch last week of MIDLANDS SIMON COMMUNITY's annual sleep out, followed similar revelations that 180 tents and sleeping bags were handed out across the midlands region last year. Mark Cooney, chairperson of...

17 Feb 2023 at 13:00

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AUDIO: Midlands Simon CEO Tony O'Riordan - Homelessness continues to be a problem in Longford

Speaking at the Longford People of the Year Awards, CEO of MIDLANDS SIMON COMMUNITY Tony O'Riordan said the organisation is struggling to make people realise there is an issue of homelessness in the county. He stressed, “People often think homelessness is...

28 Oct 2016 at 18:34

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Sleep under the stars in Longford to raise money for Midlands Simon Community

Volunteers all across the Midlands will sleep under the stars this week as part of the Simon Community's annual 'Sleep Out' event. The homeless charity is collaborating with Longford Rugby Club on the event to promote understanding of ...

09 Dec 2021 at 14:19

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WIN: Tickets to Tayto's birthday celebrations in Copper Face Jacks

Tayto, Ireland’s No. 1 crisp and snacks brand is celebrating 65 years in the market! Not one to shy away from the limelight… Mr. Tayto is launching National Tayto Day on June 14 to celebrate this incredible milestone. On Friday June ...

06 Jun 2019 at 18:36

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Longford Leader gallery: Battle to end homelessness intensifies as crowds line out at Sleep out for Simon event

...of the week.” The event kicked off at 9pm with a welcome address from Tony O’Riordan, chief executive officer with MIDLANDS SIMON COMMUNITY. “There was a good few people in and out on the night. Some people came in and gave a contribution at the entrance....

28 Apr 2019 at 10:00

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Longford households generate a combined 2,400 tonnes of single-use plastic packaging waste annually

A study by midlands start-up CUSP into the volumes of single-use plastic packaging waste generated across County Longford has identified hotspots in terms of volumes, which if given priority would see significant reductions in the ...

02 Sept 2020 at 18:00

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Longford People of the Year awards make a welcome return

There was an enthusiastic turnout for the re-launch of the Kiernan Structural Steel sponsored Longford People of the Year awards. The event is also backed by the Longford Leader and makes a welcome return after a number of years. ...

29 Aug 2016 at 16:00

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Time government took action against homelessness, says Longford-Westmeath TD

The Simon Communities Homeless Prevention Bill 2021 will be moved by Sinn Féin during Private Member’s Business on Tuesday 14th December. The Simon Bill proposes an amendment to the Residential Tenancies Act that will provide ...

13 Dec 2021 at 17:00

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Simon Sleep Out set for Longford Rugby Club on Good Friday

The yearly fundraiser has been a vital financial and awareness raising tool in the ongoing fight against homelessness. It’s return to the home of Longford RFC is expected to draw scores of people from across the midlands and ...

06 Apr 2023 at 12:00

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