Fine Gael

Two county Longford projects to receive funding under Community Centre Investment Fund.

Major funding boost for upgrade of county Longford community centres

Dr Liam Brown, vice-president of research, development and innovation, at Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Vanessa McTigue, commercial director, Shannon Airport Group, Tom Enright, Ryder Cup project director, TUS president, Prof Vincent Cunnane, Catherine Duffy, Northern Trust, Dr James Griffin, Dean of the faculty of business and humanities at TUS, and Lavinia Duggan, lecturer, faculty of business and humanities PICTURE: BRIAN ARTHUR

Longford TD happy with €3M funding for local technological university

Deputy Micheál Carrigy said the provision of home support hours needs to be increased.

Longford TD calls for an increase in home hours support and resources

Fema Flanagan, Director of Finance, said allocations can remain interchangeable between subservices throughout the course of the year. File photo/Pixabay

North Longford area Municipal District reveals spending plans for 2027

Media minister Patrick O'Donovan

O’Donovan to return to work when new treatment has ‘bedded down’

Helen McEntee

Agreement between Orange Order and residents the only solution – McEntee

The Fine Gael team held a post-Budget canvass with commuters on Wednesday morning at Stephen's Green in Dublin

McEntee defends Budget spending plans despite sharp criticism from watchdog

Longford Westmeath Fine Gael TD Micheál Carrigy: 'The Irish economy is strong, and we need to make sure people feel that in their everyday lives'

Longford TD insists Budget 2027 will build more homes for young people

Local Fine Gael TD Micheál Carrigy recently met Longford INTO representatives Deirdre Rooney and Herbert Farrell ahead of Budget 2027

Oireachtas members meet Longford reps after supersized classes slammed

The funding is the first dedicated capital funding stream for minor works and equipment upgrades available to UBU-funded youth services since 2023.

Major €14,000 funding boost for CLYS Longford Town Youth Project

Richard Boyd Barrett

People Before Profit outlines plan to redistribute ‘massive wealth’

Between 2023 and 2026 a total of 69 patients went from Longford to Tullamore for renal dialysis treatment.

'Local and accessible healthcare' for Longford renal dialysis patients

Sinn Féin

Sinn Féin target living costs in 13.4 billion euro alternative budget

The funding will support arts and culture facilities and organisations in county Longford including refurbishment works such as climate action upgrades.

Longford groups can apply for new Arts Capital Investment Fund

MEP Nina Carberry launching the Blue Star Programme with CEO of European Movement Ireland, David Geary and President of INTO, Brendan Horan and participating pupils

Longford primary schools urged to sign up to EU education programme

A young child playing with toys next to a window

Coalition considering hike in tax relief for childminders

The exceptionally talented student, who was one of over 500 students exhibiting at the event, was presented with his award by Dr Muriel O’Byrne, Senior Vice President International Regulatory Affairs and Head of European Business Office at American biotechnology company, Regeneron.

Longford TD urges schools to enter 2027 Stripe Young Scientist
Fine Gael's Micheál Carrigy is urging pupils and teachers to submit their entry before the September 25 deadline ahead of the Stripe Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition at the RDS, Dublin.
Trevor Quinn

Sean Connolly's clubman and Longford TD Michael Carrigy was previously a Central Council Delegate and he served the maximum five years in the position on the Longford GAA Executive.

Longford TD says GAA integration plan for 2027 was a 'bit ambitious'

Rent tax credit increase ‘looked upon positively’, Tánaiste says

Simon Harris speaks at the Fine Gael think-in

Income tax changes worth more than a few hundred euro, Tánaiste says

Billy Fox portrait

‘Trump has to hear that this has to end’- TD Jerry Buttimer’s call on Taoiseach

Midlands-North West MEP Maria Walsh in the EU Parliament

GAA chief must answer 'integration failure' -Midlands-North West MEP

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald

Parties failing to prepare for united Ireland ‘living in a fool’s paradise’

The additional funding will be allocated to the service at Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar

Extra funding for Midlands Alzheimer’s Longford-Westmeath Diagnoses

The new Board of Trustees for the Longford Family Resource Centre met for the first time last week and pictured are members of the Steering Committee with the new Board of Trustees (seated)

Once off capital funds allocation for Longford Family Resource Centres

File photo: school bus

Longford councillor hits out as 11 pupils denied school bus tickets

Kiara Lynch

Longford woman's plea 'for a chance' to live

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
Cllr Paul Ross said the biggest issue is people do not realise it is a built-up area and there is a very straight stretch of road for about a kilometre and speeds are ‘creeping up’.
Trevor Quinn

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 TD Micheál Carrigy said he is very pleased the project is nearing completion in Longford.

Longford now has 99% broadband rate as over 9,000 premises can connect

Michael Collins TD, Ciaran Mullooly MEP, and Breda Murphy, EDI centre manager

Independent Ireland leader, Michael Collins, visits Longford

Main pic: Last Friday's passing out ceremony in Templemore. Inset: TD Micheál Carrigy

TD Carrigy hits out at allocation of just one new Garda to Longford

Senator Joe Flaherty (left) and Deputy Michael Carrigy have raised the issue of GP coverage in Lanesboro.

Concerns raised over South Longford GP clinic by local TD and Senator

Under the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant, you can receive a payment of up to €70,000 of a grant.

'Tangible progress': More than 80 vacant homes back in use in Longford

Longford County Council has one of the lowest representations of female councillors in the country.

New measures to boost number of women in councils, including Longford

531 farmers and contractors in Longford set to get €342,000 in support

Councillor Garry Murtagh raised the motion

‘Ridiculous!’ Longford councillor's anger over cost of 'moving poles'

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

Longford councillor's call for Barley Harbour issue to be 'reviewed'

Simon Harris

United Ireland debate should focus on opportunities not costs, says Tánaiste

Cllr Murtagh said he believes it is time that the department took a look at the issue and ‘started to work hand in hand with the local authorities’.

Semi state bodies charging Longford County Council 'exorbitant' money

Two and three year old children will be included in Back to School Allowance for the first time after the scheme was expanded.

Longford families to benefit from over 1,700 Back-to-School payments

Ms Walsh said she has specifically called for a minimum of 10% of the CAP budget to be ringfenced for a range of supports under national Young Farmer Starter Packs

Longford Farming: 'New CAP must dedicate 10% funding to young farmers'

Sinn Féin TD Sorca Clarke says while a referendum is not imminent the Government should start planning for Irish unity.

Government has 'no' Irish unity preparation says Longford-Westmeath TD

Simon Harris

Language proficiency for citizenship worth ‘considering’, Tánaiste says

Late Michael Gettings, Ardagullion, Granard, Longford

'His word was his bond' Longford saddened by death of Michael Gettings

Longford Westmeath Deputy Micheál Carrigy has said the reduction in VAT for hospitality will help businesses remain competitive

9% VAT rate will support businesses in Longford to grow

Midlands North West MEP Maria Walsh, Longford Rose Sara-Lee Greene , Tánaiste, Minister for Finance and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris TD, Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council Cllr Gerry Hagan and Senator Paraic Brady at the Longford Agricultural Show

Longford Show 'a display of all that is good about rural Ireland'

Senator Paraic Brady pictured with Mick Ferron (NYCI CEO)

Longford youth workers meet senator/TD and call for vital investment

Sinn Fein party president Mary Lou McDonald (right), and vice president Michelle O’Neill

Union under pressure from ‘rising pro-independence tide’ – Mary-Lou McDonald

Minister of Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee

Fine Gael may ‘discuss’ Northern Ireland candidates, deputy leader says

Matthew O’Toole and Leo Varadkar taking part in a panel discussion

Reform-led government in UK could be an ‘accelerator’ to Irish unity – Varadkar

Cllr Gerry Hagan elected as new Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council and vows to be strong ambassador for County Longford

'I love my county' Gerry Hagan is elected as Longford's first citizen

Local Fine Gael TD Micheál Carrigy said it is important health services are easily accessible

'Concerns' regarding provision of GP services in South Longford area

Cabinet meeting

Extra 377 million euro for Shared Island initiative ‘significant’ – Taoiseach

Council votes to invite King Charles to Longford after heated debate

Council votes to invite King Charles to Longford after heated debate

The HIIF will provide €1 billion to local authorities up to 2030, aims to provide infrastructure needed to unlock zoned land for housing development

Disappointment as Longford only local authority to miss out on funding

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