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New sensory playground opens in Longford celebrating French town twinning

'The Sunflower Park' was officially opened by Rural and Community Development Minister Dara Calleary on Thursday evening.

Jul 19, 2025 13:09

First reactions to former Longford Greyhound Track Masterplan

Local groups have called for the plan to be tweaked to include a lit running track using the former 550 metre Greyhound track loop.

Feb 14, 2024 18:13

Long awaited Longford Skate Park nears completion

The works at the well known site are being hailed as the first steps towards transforming the former Greyhound stadium into a major public amenity.

Nov 8, 2023 14:34

Work begins on long awaited Longford Skate Park

It's hoped construction will be complete by the end of the year.

Sep 21, 2023 13:24

Further community developments to be confirmed at former greyhound track

Contracts for the construction of the skate park were signed last week, with work expected to begin before year's end.

Jul 3, 2023 13:56

Major step forward in construction of Longford Skate Park

Contracts for the construction of the amenity were signed last week, with work expected to begin before year's end.

Jul 3, 2023 08:53

Longford Council agree to withdraw Greyhound Track as site for modular housing

The issue was raised at a Council meeting on Wednesday.

Dec 15, 2022 07:38

Major step forward for Longford Skate park following funding grant

Longford Skate Committee say it is vital for skaters to be involved in the design process.

Dec 14, 2022 17:17

Over 150 attend public meeting on future use of Longford Greyhound Track

The meeting was called to highlight local opposition towards any plans for modular housing at Longford Greyhound track.

Dec 9, 2022 08:20

Petition opposing use of Longford Greyhound Track for modular homes surpasses target

A public meeting will be held this evening in the Red Room at PVs in Longford Town from 8PM to discuss the issue.

Dec 8, 2022 07:47

Longford Council closes deal on town's Greyhound track

The council has confirmed it has bought the site.

Jan 27, 2022 13:26

Hopes Longford Greyhound track purchase will boost local tourism

The vacant land attracted some controversy over the last year with fears expressed that the site could be used for commercial development.

Nov 11, 2021 08:45

Longford group make last-gasp effort to persuade County Council to secure former greyhound track site

There are calls for Longford County Council to ensure the purchase of the former greyhound track in the county town. Campaign group, Longford Greyhound Track

Feb 25, 2021 13:06

Longford auctioneer rejects criticism on advertisement over sale of town's former greyhound track

A Longford auctioneer has rejected criticism from local Councillors over an advertisement for the sale of the former greyhound track in the town. The January

Feb 2, 2021 13:50

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