News - Paddy Mahon

Staff for big Longford employers struggle to find homes

Paddy Mahon, the chief executive of Longford County Council, says many people are living in neighbouring counties because they can't get homes in Longford.

Dec 31, 2025 11:23

Major development works on the way for local towns

Dec 29, 2025 08:17

Longford Chief Executive says Connolly Barracks project to start early next year

It's expected to be completed in October 2027.

Dec 19, 2025 11:34

Longford County Council 2025 budget 'one of its most ambitious to date'

That's according to its chief executive Paddy Mahon, who says it's important to have match funding in place for projects.

Jan 3, 2025 13:16

Longford Town to see 'plenty' of development in 2025

Paddy Mahon says most councillors agree that the county town requires significant attention.

Dec 28, 2024 12:25

CEO of Longford County Council says spirits are high ahead of Christmas

Paddy Mahon said this is aided by the reopening of the Grafton Court just five months on from a devastating fire.

Dec 23, 2024 13:52

Greater funding for social housing retrofitting needed argues local Chief Executive

In order to meet climate targets, Paddy Mahon says more funding is needed to retrofit houses

Oct 6, 2022 17:10

Head of Longford County Council believes a culture change is needed in car use

Jun 6, 2022 08:44

Longford CE calls for extra staffing resources to address climate change

The head of Longford County Council believes special roles need to be allocated to each County Council.

May 31, 2022 13:06

Longford County Council hopeful for more funding to be allocated

Longford County Council are hopeful for further funding for the county this year after the announcement earlier this week of funding of over 10 million euro for the lower half of Longford Town.

Mar 13, 2021 12:36

Covid-19 creates €9.1m shortfall for Longford County Council to make up in 2021 budget

The financial impact of Covid-19 is expected to create a shortfall of over €9 million for Longford County Council's 2021 budget. The local

Nov 23, 2020 13:05

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