News - Cllr Seamus Butler

Calls for greater Garda visibility in Longford

A number of issues have been raised locally about the rise of anti-social behaviour in the county.

Apr 23, 2026 13:05

Feb 10, 2026 17:11

Figures from the Irish Courts Service show 30 people appeared before local courts for burglary offences in the first 9 months of last year.

Jan 15, 2026 13:14

Fianna Fáil's Seamus Butler believes the minimum wage increase and the auto-enrolment pension scheme may cause problems for local businesses.

Jan 5, 2026 13:12

Five vehicles were burned out shortly after 5am on Saturday morning in a number of areas.

Dec 29, 2025 10:15

Plans for the €7 million Connolly Barracks Reimagined project will be on display.

Dec 3, 2025 14:03

Technimark has submitted plans to develop a major new facility at the former Eir depot in Templemichael Business Park.

Dec 1, 2025 17:06

The party state-owned bank has branches in Longford town and Roscommon town.

Oct 30, 2025 17:10

The minimum wage is set go up by 65c to €14.15 per hour.

Oct 8, 2025 13:25

It follows Jim Gavin's decision to withdraw from the Presidential race.

Oct 6, 2025 13:07

Longford-based Panelto Foods, one of Ireland's leading bread manufacturers, has seen €7 million invested into the facility.

Sep 29, 2025 17:19

Longford Cllr Seamus Butler says he's disappointed with the result.

Sep 9, 2025 14:36

The Fianna Fáil Deputy Leader is visiting the county today.

Aug 8, 2025 13:33

These don't include people who work up to three days a week and get partial jobseeker's allowance payments.

May 20, 2025 08:26

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