News - Senator Joe Flaherty
Local senator calls for garda management to apologise to Longford inspector
35-year-old Edward 'Blondie' Stokes was jailed last week for a dog attack on Inspector Tom Quinn in Ferriskill, Granard, in 2018.
May 29, 2026 13:02
Local politicians clash in the Seanad
Ciaran Mullooly and other Midlands North West MEP's are addressing members of the Seanad ahead of Ireland’s upcoming Presidency of the European Council.
May 27, 2026 17:26
Co. Longford town set to see new recreational space developed
Edgeworthstown was one of four locations included in a new funding programme by Children's Minister Norma Foley.
May 26, 2026 13:33
Council urged to develop new civic headquarters at vacant shopping centre
It was completed in 2009 by developer Bernard McNamara and has remained unused for 17 years.
May 21, 2026 13:02
Sale of Providers building could pave the way for jobs
The site has been lying idle since the McGinnity family relocated in 2008,
May 5, 2026 17:14
Minister urged to install Superintendent in Longford town
It follows reports this week that the current Garda chief is set to move to another division.
Apr 15, 2026 17:09
Funding sought for potential Longford music museum
The museum would be an immersive heritage attraction celebrating Longford's strong links to Irish country music.
Mar 6, 2026 13:47
Green light for St Mel's overhaul ahead of school merger
The change is expected to accommodate up to 1,200 students on the one campus in time for the start of the 2027 academic year.
Nov 28, 2025 17:14
Over €455,000 in CLÁR funding allocated to Longford
Among those receiving funding is Lús na Greine Family Resource Centre which has been allocated over €76,000
Nov 28, 2025 13:56
Longford Family Resource Centre Project Moves a Step Forward
There are currently two Family Resource Centres in the county, one in Ballymahon and the other in Granard.
Nov 14, 2025 13:19
Longford senator calls for tighter control of local badger population
Speaking in the Seanad on Wednesday, Joe Flaherty said there is a huge problem with TB in the country.
Nov 9, 2025 10:04
Local Senator wants larger investment in local parks
It comes following the allocation of over €100 million in funding for the National Parks and Wildlife Service for 2026.
Nov 7, 2025 13:37
Just six new council houses in Longford this year
Oct 28, 2025 16:59
Calls for upgrade to local rail network
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