News - councillor
Legendary actor Will Ferrell makes surprise visit to Longford
Ferrell is proud of his Longford heritage and wore the county's GAA jersey to a Late Late Show interview in November 2017.
May 23, 2024 22:52
Warnock confirms run for Dail Eireann in Longford/Westmeath
Gerry Warnock says he will be seeking a seat in Dáil Eireann as an Independent TD.
Apr 26, 2024 11:44
Former mayor of Boyle to contest in upcoming local elections
She was a former town councillor in Boyle, both as an Independent and for Sinn Fein.
Apr 14, 2024 12:09
Leitrim Councillor calls for end of choice based letting in social housing
Choice Based Letting is a system whereby available social housing is let by being openly advertised to qualified households.
Jan 16, 2024 07:48
Strong visible Garda presence needed in Longford says local Councillor
The Fianna Fail Councillor says he will be examining his position on the LCSP committee if adequate resources are not allocated.
Oct 17, 2023 14:21
Government called on to support Leitrim Community Car Scheme
The scheme is looking for a total of €60,000 to cover expenses and to appoint a co-ordinator.
Jul 4, 2023 09:36
Colm Murray elected as Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council
Councillor Murray joined the council in 2013 following his co-option to Paddy Belton's seat.
Jun 30, 2023 07:50
Local councillor condenms attitude of national planners to rural counties
Councillor Seamus Butler says the national planners have no real idea of what is happening in rural counties
Jun 16, 2023 14:16
Calls for urgent action to tackle anti-social behaviour in Mohill
A Leitrim Councillor says locals are at their wits end and he’s particularly concerned for elderly residents.
Jun 12, 2023 13:02
Athlone Councillor calls for bylaw to prohibit begging on streets
The Fine Gael representative claims some members of the public are being approached in public car parks.
Apr 11, 2023 09:25
Leitrim Councillor involved in 25th anniversary Good Friday Agreement
Councillor Stenson believes Europe has played a significant role in the agreement over the years.
Mar 30, 2023 08:23
ACRES advisors need more time to score lands says local councillor
Under the present scheme, three months have been allocated for advisors to score land.
Mar 28, 2023 07:19
Mobile BreastCheck service to return to Leitrim in 2024
There has been concern in the last year that the mobile BreastCheck unit hasn't been coming to Carrick-on-Shannon
Jan 10, 2023 13:27
Longford Councillor believes greyhound stadium unsuitable for modular housing
Councillor Gerry Warnock has raised concerns over the site due to its plans for a skatepark and cycle way which part eight planning was adopted for by councillors at yesterday's meeting.
Nov 24, 2022 17:50Shannonside Newsletter
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