Micheál Carrigy

Longford / Westmeath Fine Gael TD Micheál Carrigy says more Garda resources are needed for Longford in the wake of a number of reported shootings

More Garda resources needed in Longford in wake of shooting incidents

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

Students from Ballymahon Vocational School pictured with Longford TD Micheál Carrigy

Longford students enjoy visit to Leinster House

Lanesboro Community College

Longford schools included in 2027 Climate Action Summer Works Scheme

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

Alan Dunney, Director of Service, Planning, Enterprise and Economic Development Kildare County Council (KCC), Marian Higgins, Director of Climate, Community, Environment and Water (KCC), Deputy Sean O’Fearghail TD, Patsy Glennon, EMRA Cathaoirleach, Annette Aspell, Deputy Chief Executive (KCC), Senator Fiona O’Loughlin, Councillor Tim Durkan, Cathaoirleach of County Kildare, Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien TD, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon TD, Councillor Mark Leigh, Cathaoirleach of Athy Municipal District and Jacqui McNabb, Head of Enterprise (KCC)

EU funding boost for six Longford-led projects

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Childminder tax relief can help expand childcare options says local TD

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Budget changes will help families keep more of what they earn says TD

Longford TD Micheál Carrigy

Local Diabetes Unit must reopen as soon as possible says Longford TD

Water network upgrades announced for County Longford

Longford communities set to benefit from improved quality water supply

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

Local TD continues to call for Renal Dialysis services in Longford

Seán Keenan at Fresh Today for the launch of the new Re-turn DRS (Deposit Return Scheme) Bulk Machine
Picture: Shelley Corcoran

New Re-turn DRS machine in Longford helps raise €450 for charity

Local Fine Gael TD Micheál Carrigy

Longford TD welcomes over €3.3 million in eco-scheme funds for farmers

Kevin Hussey, Martin Monaghan, Niall Gannon and James Donnelly
Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Longford politicians seek to safeguard Carrigglas heritage

Longford TD Micheál Carrigy said the Middle East volatility has had a big impact on Irish farm input.

Longford Farming: Minister unveils €46 million fertiliser aid scheme

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

'Shame of Europe' INTO-Longford teacher vent frustration before strike
There are approximately 500 INTO members in county Longford and the union represents most primary school teachers but one teacher has said there is ‘widespread frustration’.
Trevor Quinn

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Schools in Longford now part of Safe Routes to School programme

2,045 farmers in Longford will receive the payments under Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) scheme

‘Crucial boost’ Longford farmers receive €3,984,768 in payments

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

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

The Freshtoday facility on the Athlone Road in Longford

Concern for jobs in Longford company amid rising costs

There were fuel price protests in Longford and across the country over six days last April

Fuel protests loom after public meeting as Budget pressure soars

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

Deputy Micheál Carrigy

Longford TD supports stronger social media rules for kids

Micheál Carrigy TD

Longford TD says GAA integration timeline of 2027, 'ambitious'
Deputy Carrigy said it was disappointing that criticism from outgoing chair Mary McAleese was 'put out there publicly'.
Trevor Quinn

Matt Gray with, siblings Ciaran and Emily and their dad Frank Kane. Mother Theresa and the family campaigned publicly for the HSE to fund the life-changing FA drug Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Positive progress made on funding FA drug for Longford patients

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

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'

Cutting the ribbon

Ribbon cutting ceremony for Longford baby memorial garden

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

Extra funding for Midlands Alzheimer’s Longford-Westmeath Diagnoses

Imelda, Jake and Colin Kilmurray at the 2025 Wave of Light ceremony at the Garden of Remembrance in Longford town.

New Longford community baby memorial garden to be a place of comfort

Kiara Lynch

'Such a relief': Longford woman very positive after HSE drug approval

In July and August protesters, including many from Longford, called on the HSE to make the drug Skyclarys available for reimbursement to patients in Ireland (Grainne Na Aodha/PA)

Reimbursement of Skyclarys drug a 'huge relief' for Longford patients

Midland's first baby memorial garden to open in Longford next month

Kiara Lynch

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

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

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

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

Two and three year old children to be included in Back to School Allowance

Over €730K in Back-to-School support payments for Longford families

Deputy Carrigy said where schools have 'multiple classes with over 35 students, the challenge becomes even greater.

Teacher-student ratio in Longford school 'needs to be addressed'

Senator Joe Flaherty (left) and Longford TD Michael Carrigy have both raised the issue of GP coverage in Lanesboro in recent days.

Local Oireachtas members raise concerns over South Longford GP clinic

Longford's secret weapon: Micheál Carrigy TD, with the Sam Maguire Cup (left) and Liam MacCarthy Cup (right) during a site visit to Croke Park by the Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport

Carrigy unveiled as Longford's secret weapon during Croke Park meeting

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

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)

New Longford centre will support young people to thrive

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

Michael, Joseph, Annie and Ellen O'Kane, Michael and Robert Moorhead with some prize winning sheep at the Longford Show

Top class Longford Show poised to return to Killoe in 2027

The Longford Agricultural Show site opened at 8am today (Sunday) and there is a crammed programme of events

Thousands set to attend Longford Show as dedicated committee praised

Tánaiste Simon Harris (Brian Lawless/PA)

Breaking Tánaiste Simon Harris is set to visit Longford Agricultural Show

Senator Paraic Brady pictured with Mick Ferron (NYCI CEO)

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

Longford carers to benefit from significant improvements to allowance

Longford County Council CE Paddy Mahon, Cllr Kevin Hussey, Cathaoirleach of Longford MD, Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran, Catherine Cullimore, Southern Regional Assembly and Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council Cllr Gerry Hagan pictured at the sod turning ceremony for the transformation of the historic Connolly Barracks in Longford Town.

Breathing new life into Longford Town's Connolly Barracks

Deputy Micheál Carrigy has said new changes to support one-off rural houses in rural and Gaeltacht areas will support young people and families build in Longford and Westmeath.

Removing barriers to support young people in Longford build houses

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