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AUDIO Cllr Gerard Farrell calls for the 3% reduction in LPT to be
removed.

The local area representative in Lanesboro who along with his party colleagues seconded the initial proposal by Fianna Fáil to reduce the LPT in Longford just 12 months ago, was told that the meeting was not the place to air his grievance over the ...

31 Oct 2016 at 12:05

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Cathaoirleach vows to stand by the Derryadd community in wind farm appeal

Cathaoirleach of Ballymahon Municipal District Cllr Gerard Farrell has expressed his solidarity with the No to Derryadd Wind Farm group, following An Bord Pleanála’s decision to approve a 24 wind turbine development in Derryadd. “I want to ...

26 Jun 2020 at 10:00

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'It's time to catch illegal dumpers in the act', says Longford councillor

Childrens toys, cooking utensils and the remnants of a muddied tumble dryer were found discarded along the Askey Road, three miles from Newtowncashel by a horrified local resident just over a week ago. Local Cllr Gerald Farrell said he ...

20 Apr 2018 at 10:00

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'Crucial' decision in respect of Bord na Mona made by An Bord Pleanala

This, says Cllr Farrell will safeguard jobs across the company including at the power plant in Lanesboro. He did warn, however that it is now likely that Bord na Mona will make a similar application for the Lanesboro plant in the ...

23 Dec 2016 at 15:50

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Fury as vandals target key south Longford tourist attraction

The Leader has learned that a timber fence with posts that had been erected as a perimeter alongside land with livestock was removed and the wood subsequently used for a campfire. It has also come to light that a beautiful ...

01 Aug 2018 at 16:00

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Lanesboro in danger of losing its Community Welfare Officer

In a motion at this month's meeting, Cllr Gerard Farrell said that he had it on good authority that Lanesboro would lose this valuable service and he wants to write to the Department of Social Protection to oppose such a ...

03 Aug 2018 at 11:00

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€468,750 in funding announced for the enhancement of Lanesboro as a Tourism Destination

The announcement of €468,750 in funding for the enhancement of Lanesboro as a Tourism Destination has been welcomed by open arms by local representatives. Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council Gerard Farrell was ...

25 Jun 2020 at 15:35

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Lanesboro residents speak out on asbestos concerns

Cllrs Micheal Carrigy and Gerard Farrell recently visited Church View in Lanesboro to meet with residents to discuss their concerns over the mooted development. The site, which has a derelict 5-a-side basketball ...

20 Sept 2018 at 14:00

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Digital Hub would benefit Lanesboro, says Cllr Gerard Farrell

Lanesboro is the perfect location for a digital hub, according to Cllr Gerard Farrell, who proposed that Longford County Council acquire a property to develop such a facility in the town. “We’re in a new ...

30 Sept 2020 at 09:00

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Longford Community Employment schemes in need of greater financial clout

The call was one which was led by Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council Cllr Micheal Carrigy and unanimously endorsed by elected members at a recent meeting of the local authority. Cllr Carrigy urged ...

27 Jul 2019 at 15:00

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'Something had to give', says Longford politician following closure of Lanesboro agri store

Cllr Gerard Farrell told the Leader yesterday (Tuesday) that he has decided to close the two businesses so he can put more energy into other business ventures. “It's just not viable anymore to keep a ...

03 Nov 2018 at 11:00

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Asbestos linked fears to south Longford housing development plan

The site on which the houses have been earmarked is already home to an unfinished amenities facility, is close to a number of other homes and locals also believe that the land has been contaminated ...

27 Sept 2018 at 11:00

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