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Gardaí urge Longford road users to be safe and seen as clocks go back

The most effective way to do this is to wear high visibility clothing such as a high viz vest or a Sam Browne belt when walking, cycling or motorcycling and by ensuring you have working lights on your bicycle, motorcycle and car. Over the past five ...

28 Oct 2016 at 17:48

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Troy urges resumption of talks in Irish Rail dispute

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Transport, Tourism and Sport Robert Troy TD has called on unions and management at Irish Rail to re-enter talks aimed at ending the industrial action currently affecting the company. Deputy Troy made the comments ...

07 Nov 2017 at 18:10

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Lower VAT rate must be retained in face of Brexit and sterling devaluation

The number of UK tourists visiting Ireland has dropped by 6.8% over the last year which highlights the importance of cost competitiveness for the tourism industry. Deputy Troy said, “Rapidly falling tourism visitors from the UK due to ...

11 Jul 2017 at 17:48

Local News

Go for Life grant success for 26 older groups in Longford

The Go for Life Grant Scheme from Age & Opportunity and Sport Ireland is awarding €7,650 to groups around Longford. These grants are aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of older people across the country by providing them ...

13 Dec 2016 at 12:19

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Granard - Longford Local Link evening service extended until March

The Granard - Longford Local Link bus service, 865, which travels via Ballinalee and Ennybegs, will continue to run until March 31, 2019. Originally, it was intended that the pilot Local Link service would end on December 31, ...

21 Jan 2019 at 01:02

Longford Sport

Longford stakeholders invited to have their say in new National Sports Policy Framework

The aim of the consultation process is to give all stakeholders the opportunity to feed into the development of the new National Sports Policy. The policy will provide a framework for sport in Ireland over the next ten years ...

19 Nov 2016 at 19:46

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Drivers beware: New study shows Longford has most dangerous roads in the country

Although Cork and Dublin have the highest number of road fatalities, the new research shows that Longford and Monaghan, rank at number one and two, respectively, for the most dangerous roads in the country. In 2014 and 2015 ...

30 Oct 2016 at 13:26

Motoring

Speeding a factor in half of all motorcyclist deaths

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána have launched an appeal to motorcycle riders to be 'Bike Safe’ as the risk to riders’ safety is set to increase over the summer months. An examination of forensic ...

19 Apr 2018 at 16:08

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€6.6 million allocated to develop and maintain Longford's national road network

Longford County Council is to receive €6,625,899 towards its 2019 National Roads Programme, representing an increase of more than €1.5m on the 2018 allocation. Longford National Roads Allocation 2016 to 2019 2019: ...

22 Dec 2018 at 12:57

Motoring

Time for Minister Ross to set out his vision for future of Bus Éireann

Deputy Troy said, “The decision by the NBRU to accept the Labour Court recommendation is a positive development. This follows on from the decision taken by SIPTU and Unite members earlier this month to endorse ...

22 May 2017 at 18:53

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Cllr Micheàl Carrigy 'confident of securing significant Sports Capital Funding' for Longford

Ballinalee based Fine Gael councillor, Micheál Carrigy has said he is confident of securing significant Sports Capital Funding for Longford. Cllr Carrigy, who earlier this year was chosen by Fine Gael to ...

30 Sept 2017 at 16:45

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Things you should know when buying a new car

While you may have the budget for a car, the cost of car tax, insurance, petrol or diesel and repairs must also be factored in. What's more, you have more rights when buying a car from a dealership over ...

25 Jan 2017 at 16:04

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