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Spatial plan will bring Co Longford back to days of 'ass and cart'

The Draft RSES, or Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy, to give the document its full title, is currently up for public consultation as part of a wider effort to manage spatial planning and economic development throughout the greater midlands ...

25 Nov 2018 at 11:24

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Research reveals Covid-19 pandemic has hit Ireland's younger workers the hardest

Young adults have been disproportionately hit by the labour market impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research published by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). This shows there were 112,000 fewer 15-34 year olds in ...

13 May 2021 at 16:05

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Ireland has unique opportunity in campaign to stop CETA - Carthy

The Sinn Féin MEP was speaking at a forum on economic sovereignty and free trade agreements in the European Parliament in Brussels last week, alongside War on Want Senior Trade Officer Mark Dearn. Addressing the meeting, Carthy said: “We’ve ...

15 Mar 2017 at 10:45

National News

Record number of domestic abuse cases against women and children reported last year

Domestic violence and abuse charity Women's Aid is reporting the highest number of domestic abuse cases in its 50-year history, with over 40,000 disclosures in 2023. The Women’s Aid Annual Report for 2023 shows a shocking 40,048 ...

18 Jun 2024 at 10:34

Around 2,150 jobs at risk as Claire’s Accessories appoints administrators

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Around 2,150 jobs at risk as Claire’s Accessories to appoint administrators

Fashion accessories chain Claire’s has appointed administrators for its UK and Ireland business, putting around 2,150 jobs at risk. The US parent firm for the high street retailer said it has filed a formal notice to ...

13 Aug 2025 at 18:49

Northern Ireland

Belfast to Dublin corridor can drive economic growth, conference hears

The 100-mile corridor between Belfast and Dublin could be transformed into a world-class economic powerhouse, a conference has heard. Over 500 leaders from the public, private and third sectors attended the ...

27 Feb 2025 at 16:39

Business

Experts expect the Irish economy to downsize by 7.1% as a result of Covid-19

Experts expect the Irish economy to downsize by 7.1% as a result of Covid-19. The Economic and Social Research Institute (ERSI) have stated that "the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is the greatest threat that ...

26 Mar 2020 at 15:51

National News

Taoiseach ‘absolutely sure’ he has confidence of parliamentary party

Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar has said he is “absolutely sure” the vast majority of his parliamentary party has confidence in his leadership, after media reports suggested some members ...

12 Jun 2023 at 14:09

National News

Employment rates rose for almost all groups of people post-Covid-19, study shows

Employment rates rose for almost all groups of people post-pandemic, while unemployment and labour market inactivity generally fell, new findings show. A new study from the Irish Human Rights and ...

24 Apr 2024 at 00:01

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Achievements of rural Ireland and Granard need to be kept alive, says local councillor

Longford has a lot to offer and should not be left behind when it comes to Project Ireland 2040. That's according to Granard Municipal District's Cllr PJ Reilly who listed off the assets that ...

25 Jan 2019 at 12:00

Local News

Longford set to benefit as new €20 million fund for rural towns and villages announced

The Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys and the Minister of State for Regional Economic Development, Michael Ring, made the announcement at ...

13 Apr 2017 at 21:36

Motoring

Little Renault Clio proves to be a big hit

The Clio has always done well for Renault over its many years in existence and deservedly so as in each incarnation of the model it has delivered just what a small car should. The latest ...

01 Jun 2021 at 10:36

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