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Longford councillors pay tribute to Padraig Loughrey in wake of shock resignation

“Padraig was the type of a person that if he couldn’t give 100% then he wasn’t going to give 50% and I think on a personal level he is doing the right thing,” Cllr Sexton told the meeting “He had to make a choice, but it is regrettable for Longford ...

02 Nov 2017 at 10:00

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Seamus Butler elected Longford County Council Leas Cathaoirleach

The Longford businessman succeeds party colleague and former councillor Padraig Loughrey following his resignation last month. His elevation to the position came on foot of a nomination by Cllr Luie McEntire. He made reference to Cllr Butler's ...

09 Nov 2017 at 11:27

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Loughrey resigns from public life to spend time with family

The former local area representative in Longford town announced his resignation on Sunday and there was widespread disbelief in the aftermath. Speaking to the Leader on Monday, Mr Loughrey said that after spending eight and a half years in ...

25 Oct 2017 at 11:52

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Joe Flaherty expresses desire to fill vacant Fianna Fáil seat on Longford County Council

Longford/Westmeath Fianna Fáil general election candidate Joe Flaherty has confirmed he is interested in filling the vacancy that has arisen on Longford County Council following the resignation of his party colleague Padraig Loughrey. ...

24 Oct 2017 at 19:57

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Fianna Fáil’s Padraig Loughrey resigns from Longford County Council with immediate effect

Highly regarded Fianna Fáil councillor Padraig Loughrey has this morning made the shock announcement that he is resigning as an elected member of Longford County Council with immediate effect. In a very brief letter of resignation, ...

22 Oct 2017 at 13:30

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Loughrey resigns from Longford Co Council

The local area representative in the Granard Municipal District said in a statement this morning that he had given "careful consideration" to the decision. "After much deliberation and careful consideration I have made the ...

22 Oct 2017 at 13:16

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Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin pays tribute to 'committed Longford community activist' Cllr Padraig Loughrey

Following the resignation of Cllr Padraig Loughrey as an elected member of Longford County Council yesterday morning, Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin TD paid tribute to the local representative, describing him as a ...

23 Oct 2017 at 16:18

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Longford Politics: What happens now with Loughrey's seat?

Cllr Butler said that former Leas Cathaoirleach, Mr Loughrey spoke to him in confidence about his impending resignation and he “knew it was coming”. “This is not cloak and dagger stuff at all,” added the local area ...

25 Oct 2017 at 12:14

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Tributes pour in for Padraig Loughrey following his resignation from Longford County Council

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin TD said that on behalf of the entire Fianna Fáil organisation, he wanted to thank Mr Loughrey for his many years of dedicated service. “Padraig is a committed community activist ...

26 Oct 2017 at 09:00

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Joe Flaherty ratified to fill Fianna Fáil vacancy on Longford County Council

After Connie Gerety-Quinn's withdrawal from the race the previous Monday, Joe Flaherty's ratification to fill the Fianna Fáil vacancy on Longford County Council was but a mere formality on Friday evening in the ...

25 Nov 2017 at 20:45

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Longford council members expenses bill hits €489,369

The councillor that received the highest expenses in 2016 was Fianna Fáil’s Cllr PJ Reilly €34,591.48. That figure included a €2,000 Deputy Mayor’s Allowance and a €6,000 SPC Chair Allowance. Each of ...

10 Mar 2017 at 19:36

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