Ballymahon Municipal District

Longford mum has ‘miracle’ escape during 'frightening incident'

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Council to review a number of issues in South Longford town

Left from top: Cllr Mark Casey, Cllr Seán Mimnagh, and Cllr Paul Ross
Main pic: A file shot of a solar farm development.
Right from top: Cllr Pat O'Toole, Cllr Martin Skelly, and Cllr Mick Cahill

‘I don’t want to live on a solar farm!’ Longford cllrs seek the facts

MEP Ciarán Mullooly with Cllr Turlough McGovern and Cllr Mark Casey in Dublin today

Longford's Cllr Mark Casey joins Independent Ireland

Fine Gael’s Paul Ross said he is looking for ramps in the area.

Calls for ramps and traffic calming measures in South Longford area

See Her Elected is a Programme under Longford Women's Link funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Pictured are Dr Michelle Maher, Megan Flynn Dixon and Elaine Duggan of SHE.

Longford criticised over gender gap and failure to elect female chair

Fine Gael’s Paul Ross said he is looking for ramps in the area.

Calls for ramps and traffic calming measures in South Longford area

Barley Harbour during a busy period where cars are parked in a manner that inadvertently blocks access to the slipway

Traffic calming measure assessment on Longford's Barley Harbour

Longford residents attend Outdoor Recreation Forum information session

PPN Secretariat member Tess Murphy, Longford PPN Coordinator Siobhan Cronogue, Janine Bartley, Coordinator of the Longford Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) and Danny Lynch, Head of IT and Innovation with Longford County Council

Longford PPN membership reaches 700 as community voices shape future

The AGM of the Ballymahon Municipal District

Reflections from outgoing South Longford Cathaoirleach, Martin Skelly

Pictured L-R: Cllrs Paul Ross, Mark Casey, Seán Mimnagh, Ballymahon MD Cathaoirlech Martin Skelly, Pat O'Toole, and Mick Cahill. Pictured below: Ballymahon town

‘Like taking your life in your hands’ - Longford cllrs call for bypass

Cllr Mick Cahill

Council extends well wishes to Longford Councillor Mick Cahill

Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD cutting the ribbon to officially open the new walkway, located on the grounds of Fr Leo Casey Park, home to Ballymahon GAA which was funded by the Department through the CLÁR programme

Milestone day as Ballymahon GAA unveils impressive new walkway

'Pump failure' could impact water supply to north Louth areas

'Working to improve water quality': Public meeting on water quality in South Lon...

Deputy Chief Executive of Longford County Council, John Brannigan with members of Longford County Council in attendance at the launch. Pic by Shelley Corcoran

Big plans for Longford's Ballymahon as town centre vision is launched

'Lucky there was nobody killed': Work needed at 'dangerous' Longford road junct...
Councillors call for funding for a low cost safety scheme at 'the dangerous junction in Moydow
Trevor Quinn

Edgeworthstown has been the only area chosen nationwide for this initiative

Local Longford area has been selected for the Community Safety Place Standard T...

There is a request to install a speed ramp at Sli na Moinear, Moydow, and a bus shelter at Magiff’s crossroads

"They are very concerned": Call for Longford speed ramp and bus shelter

The works involve the installation of new triple glazed windows and doors, and many more features

"It's a fantastic job": Positive update on retrofit work in Longford

Disused Newtowncashel piggery was described as a hellhole for the people that live in the area

' A hellhole': Disused Longford piggery has created hell for people who live in ...

Safety signs need to be erected on 'dangerous and deteriorated' Longford roads

'Dangerous road with poor sight lines' taken in charge by Longford County Counci...

Measures needed to tackle 'aquaplaning risk' on Longford road

Works led to the closure of the N55 in late August for just under three and a half months

Delight in Longford over the reopening of N55 before Christmas

There were positive reactions over a new car park for Ballymahon and the R392 Ballymahon Pedestrian and Cycle Improvement Scheme

Positive movement on new Longford car park in recent municipal district meeting

The town should be a central part of the bicentenary year of celebrations in 2031

Edgeworthstown primary school bicentenary 'a massive opportunity' to attract vis...

‘Pobal le Chéile’ will see the repurposing and refurbishment of the former Convent of Mercy Convent building

Positive update on the Longford ‘Pobal le Chéile’ project in Ballymahon
‘Pobal le Chéile’ will see the repurposing and refurbishment of the former Convent of Mercy Convent building
Trevor Quinn

They are to carry out the water main upgrade from Carrickboy to Ballymahon to fix a problematic water pipe

'Delight' that N55 is set to reopen next week as progress made on south Longford...

Money has been allocated to various community groups in Co Longford

‘Money well spent’ - Longford County Council receiving applications for new grou...

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‘Money well spent’ - Thousands of euro allocated to Longford community groups

There are ongoing fears over a €500,000 commitment by the ESB towards Lanesboro's Just Transition fund

Much-needed county Longford campervan site can unlock tourism potential

Pedestrian crossings set to be installed at busy Longford school and estate

Cllr O'Toole said concerns have been raised by local residents in relation to the speed of passing traffic

Councillor wants two digital signs to combat 'speeding' in South Longford area

Councillor wants improvements to address 'dangerous' South Longford bend

Water supply disruption possible in Castlebellingham

Critical water mains upgrade works in Ballymahon Municipal area progressing well

The Foigha Solar Farm Concern group, who were strongly opposed to the application and had submitted an objection claiming the construction process would pose serious health and safety risks

'Absolutely devastated' -Anger in south Longford as massive solar farm gets gree...

wo trucks are unable to pass each other on the Abbeyshrule Road towards Forgney. The road has been blocked on numerous occasions since the water upgrade works began in recent weeks.

'Traffic mayhem' in south Longford area as HGVs use sat-navs instead of N55 dive...

'Dangerous' county Longford road to be addressed after significant concerns rais...

Martin Skelly is said to be honoured to be appointed Cathaoirleach of Ballymahon Municipal District.

New Longford chair for Ballymahon, Cllr Skelly, will work to resolve ‘problems...

Ballymahon Traders say shoppers will go elsewhere following unanimous council decision to proceed with Pedestrian and Cycle Improvement Scheme on the R392. Top right: Cllrs Pat O'Toole & Martin Skelly

Ballymahon businesses facing ‘financial ruin’ as road project will ‘decimate’ to...

A Fianna Fáil councillor wants to see progress for improved access for swimmers as well as the Town Park

Ideas to invest in Longford's River Shannon to boost tourism potential

Water supply disruption possible in Castlebellingham

Longford water crisis: Uisce Éireann say replacing problematic stretch in Ballym...

More than 6,000 residents in Ballymahon, Legan, Ballymahon, Carrickedmond, Forgney and Ardagh areas are impacted.

Longford water crisis: Calls for 'urgent action' to address ongoing water outage...

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Longford Councillor accuses Uisce Éireann of 'ignoring' concerns of people

BVS student Mindaugus Nemeikstis and his teacher Mr. Liam Mitchell of the Woodwork, Construction and Graphics Department with principal Michael O'Rourke

Congratulations: Longford student honoured with top award from Technoteachers As...

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'A big issue': Various options on table for south Longford business park develop...

2019: Cllr Paul Ross (FG) who received a huge 1,217 first preferences and he will be seeking a third successive election success this weekend. PICTURE: MICHELLE GHEE

Longford Local Elections 2024: Skelly and Mimnagh hoping to shake things up in B...

Cllr Mick Cahill

South Longford councillors want to be part of funding sub committee

Paul Ross

Edgeworthstown's Bracklin Road will be fully resurfaced, meeting hears

Longford's cycleways have proved to be very popular

Longford safe cycleway proposal sparks MD rivalry

Call for bus shelters on Longford bus route

MD hears of uptake of Healthy Age Friendly Homes programme in Longford

Longford County Council former Cathaoirleach Cllr Paul Ross

South Longford councillors approve ‘very good’ budget

Meet the candidate: Ballymahon Municipal District Pat O'Toole (Fianna Fáil)

Mixed news for Longford Active Travel Scheme applications

Ross wants new pedestrian crossing at Edgeworthstown's former Park House Hotel

Farrell in safety measure calls for south Longford schools

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