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Over €3.4 million of funding announced for road improvements locally
Nationally, €40 million has been allocated from the Department for the improvement of rural roads across the country.
Apr 23, 2024 15:18
Tánaiste's delay in visiting Lough Funshinagh defended
Fianna Fáil Senator Eugene Murphy says work is continuing behind the scenes to find a solutiion
Apr 23, 2024 13:15
Longford's first Pride Parade to take to the streets in June
The chair of Longford Pride, Caroline Lewis, says it's vital that the positive and inclusive messages of Pride are seen in local communities.
Apr 23, 2024 13:05
Teen remains in serious condition following Longford crash
The driver of the car, a man aged in his teens, was seriously injured during the collision.
Apr 23, 2024 13:00
Funding for new classrooms at two Roscommon schools
Under the Additional School Accommodation Scheme, five new rooms will be developed at two national schools in the county.
Apr 23, 2024 12:17
Local councillor wants action on funding for private water groups
Cllr Garry Murtagh brought forward the motion at the most recent Longford County Council meeting.
Apr 23, 2024 08:25
Tánaiste to visit Lough Funshinagh next month
Micheál Martin yesterday confirmed he would meet with residents and local public representatives there on 31st of May.
Apr 23, 2024 07:25
MEP criticises environmental group and Government over Lough Funshinagh
Luke 'Ming' Flanagan said Friends of the Irish Environment had put people off helping the environment over its legal action on works at the turlough.
Apr 22, 2024 16:30
Local legal expert urging victims of AI Deepfakes not to suffer in silence
A 'Deep Fake' is where AI tools use existing images or videos and significantly alter them to portray a fabricated scene.
Apr 22, 2024 16:29
Carberry eyes winner's enclosure in European election
The former jockey is running for Fine Gael in the Midlands-Northwest Constituency alongside sitting MEP Maria Walsh.
Apr 22, 2024 14:28
Safety concerns raised around N5 bypass construction traffic
The Government signed off on the €450 million N5 Ballaghaderreen to Scramoge Road Project last year.
Apr 22, 2024 13:48
'Ming' calls for more debate on Council spending
According to figures released under the Freedom of Information Act, a controversial new architectural feature in Roscommon cost €1.4 million to complete.
Apr 22, 2024 13:24
Planning sought for construction of new housing development in North Longford
Plans consist of 10 three bed, two storey houses and three 2 bedroom bungalows in the North Longford town.
Apr 22, 2024 11:21
Former boyfriend indicted for Longford woman's murder
41-year-old Sarah McNally died after she was attacked while working at the Ceili House Bar in Maspeth, Queens on March 30th.
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