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'It's going to remain in place for a little longer' Varadkar promises extension on help-to-buy scheme for first time home owners

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said the help-to-buy scheme for first-time homeowners is set to be extended beyond the end of this year in the upcoming budget. The scheme, which is due to expire at the end of 2021, allows those building or buying homes ...

28 Sept 2021 at 12:24

National News

State help for first-time buyers ‘unprecedented’, says housing minister

Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has said the help the State is giving first-time buyers is “unprecedented”, claiming that in some cases it amounts to close to 100,000 euro. He was speaking at the launch of a mixed housing development, Kilternan ...

29 Jan 2024 at 13:24

National News

'It only takes a minute to be sound' - Garda praised for moving man in wheelchair out of the rain

A Garda has been praised by the public for helping a man struggling in the rain in the capital. According to An Garda Síochána, Garda Sheridan from Store Street Garda Station in Dublin was on patrol in the city centre when he spotted a man on ...

28 Feb 2024 at 10:55

Arts & Entertainment

Struggling to sleep? Here are foods that could help you get some rest

Wondering whether certain foods can affect your sleep patterns – or if eating certain things could actually help improve your sleep? The relationship between diet, sleep and overall health is two-sided, says Gabi Zaromskyte, registered ...

27 May 2023 at 08:00

National News

Positive Parenting: Helping teenagers handle inevitable peer pressure

The urge for children to conform to their peers is a normal stage in their pre-teenager and teenager years. At this stage, children start looking to their peers to help them figure out what may feel like everything - from what clothes ...

11 Oct 2020 at 02:01

National News

Longford shoppers! Why not give a life-changing 'virtual' gift this Christmas

With the countdown to Christmas now well underway, seasonal shoppers in Laois are being invited to give gifts that can have a lasting impact, both at home and amongst some of the poorest communities in the world. As attentions turn ...

12 Nov 2020 at 11:34

Local News

Summer sandals to help you rediscover the joy of dressing up

During lockdown, we lounged around in sweatpants, hoodies and PJs, accessorising our casual outfits with trainers or flip flops whenever we ventured out of the house (which wasn’t all that often). At first, we loved it. Not having ...

15 Aug 2020 at 16:00

Home

Letter to the Editor: Remembering the poorest in Covid-19 times

Dear Editor Through your pages can I express my sincere thanks to the people of Longford for their continuing support for Self Help Africa’s work overseas, in these challenging times. While COVID-19 has caused untold challenges ...

26 May 2020 at 09:00

Pictures & Videos

WATCH | Anam Cara launches new online resource for vulnerable recently bereaved parents

Anam Cara, an organisation that supports parents after bereavement, has launched an eight-part series of videos to help bereaved mothers and fathers at this very difficult time. Anam Cara is acutely aware that throughout the ...

02 Apr 2020 at 13:13

Features

Age Action and open eir are encouraging people across Longford to enter Silver Surfer Awards

Age Action and open eir want people across Co. Longford to enter the open eir Silver Surfer Awards. This is the ninth year of the awards that recognise and reward the achievements of older people using technology and the ...

09 Feb 2018 at 16:32

Helpful Information

What to do when a loved one dies abroad

When a family member dies abroad, returning their body home to Ireland is a distressing and arduous period. Making arrangements to return the body may seem overwhelming, however the Irish Foreign Affairs Department and ...

09 May 2018 at 18:56

Helpful Information

10 things to consider when buying a headstone

Usually a family purchase a headstone a few months after their loved one's death, but what should you consider before purchasing something so permanent. Having those months to decide is helpful in allowing you choose ...

09 May 2018 at 18:54

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