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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 in the ...

30 Aug 2021 at 12:00

Local News

Maths Week adds up to fun and learning for over 3,382 pupils in Longford

...to captivate the minds of learners young and old. Maths Week is the national STEM promotion initiative supported by the DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE Foundation Ireland. This island-wide initiative boasts a diverse range of activities, engaging over 500,000 participants...

16 Oct 2023 at 11:00

Local News

'An important day' - Harris announces €3m supports for autistic third level students

Millions of euro in funding has been ringfenced to support autistic students and those with intellectual disabilities accessing third level education. The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon ...

02 Jun 2022 at 23:30

Local News

Apprenticeship Action Plan welcomed

There are currently 60 apprenticeship programmes leading to qualifications in areas such as finance, accountancy, laboratory technicians, engineering, heavy vehicle mechanics and healthcare. The five-year action plan will also examine ...

02 May 2021 at 20:00

Newsletter LongfordLive

Covid-19 latest: Bad news as Longford records third highest number of daily cases in country

The latest figures from the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) show that Longford's 14-day incidence rate of Covid-19 remains the 2nd highest in the country. NPHET's daily statment shows that Longford had 34 new cases in ...

28 Feb 2021 at 19:29

Features

Science Week at AIT: Embracing a Wondrous World

From line dancing senior citizens concerned with active ageing and the institute’s first intergeneration games, to fermented foods and gut health, ancient earthy pottery, origami from outer space and a rogue crayfish, attendees ...

24 Nov 2018 at 13:00

National News

Fianna Fáil regains the top political job in Ireland as Micheál Martin becomes Taoiseach

Fianna Fáil's resurrection as a national political force has been sealed with the election of Micheál Martin as the 15th Taoiseach. Nearly a decade after being routed by the electorate during the economic crash, the Cork ...

27 Jun 2020 at 14:06

Local News

Non-Covid patients to be treated at facility on Irish university campus

A unique collaboration between University of Limerick and UL Hospitals Group has led to the opening of an Intermediate Care Facility on the grounds of the UL campus. The UL Hospitals Group Intermediate Care Facility ...

08 Jun 2020 at 19:00

Business

Longford researchers eligible for €2.5 million funding announcement for frontier research

The Laureate Awards programme was officially launched by the Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton TD and the Minister for Training, Skills and Innovation, John Halligan TD. The programme is a ...

08 Apr 2017 at 22:24

Local News

New 24/7 text service to provide mental health supports for third level students

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD, today launched a new text-based mental health support which will be available to all returning and new third ...

14 Sept 2020 at 17:00

Farming

Ireland’s first Agroforestry Conference attracts more than 300 delegates

Organised by National Organic Training Skillnet (NOTS) in association with the Irish Agroforestry Forum, the event was broadcast live from The Hive in Carrick-on-Shannon from 3pm – 8pm on both days, ...

21 Apr 2021 at 21:11

Local News

Longford student set to compete at Worldskills Finals

Iain Campbell from Edgeworthstown,is competing in the Digital Infrastructure competition, alongside a total of 160 National Finalists who will go head-to-head in a range of skills-based trades ...

21 Sept 2023 at 09:00

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