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Longford councillor calls for plaque for Republican prisoners

Cllr Garry Murtagh raised a motion at this month's meeting of Longford County Council to remember Joseph Lee, Frank Reilly and William Reilly.

Jul 10, 2026 07:25

Gerry Hagan to be elected as Longford cathaoirleach today

The Fine Gael representative will replace his party colleague Garry Murtagh in the role.

Jun 19, 2026 07:19

Work to begin on new outdoor recreational scheme in north Longford today

The development includes new safety measures, walking and cycling trail improvements and development of a new car park at Legga graveyard.

Jun 15, 2026 07:25

Farrells gather in Longford to launch clan rally

This year marks the tenth international Farrell Clan Rally, a celebration of the Farrell ancestry, which traces back to Co Longford.

Jun 12, 2026 08:25

Gerry Hagan to become Longford's next first citizen

He'll hold the position for one year and will get an allowance of €20,000.

Jun 4, 2026 13:17

Longford villages missing out on high-speed broadband - councillor

Aughnacliffe and Ballinamuck are said to be just two areas with slow speeds.

Mar 24, 2026 07:20

Garry Murtagh appointed as Longford's new 'first citizen'

While fellow colleague Niall Gannon was appointed Leas Cathaoirleach.

Jun 20, 2025 17:45

Councillor says local home support services are at breaking point

Fine Gael Cllr Garry Murtagh brought forward a motion to the most recent Longford County Council meeting.

May 24, 2025 12:31

Dumping of bottles of oil in Longford costs council 'thousands of euro'

The bottles were discovered at the entrance to the Edenmore Bog trail near Ballinamuck village in Longford this week.

Mar 28, 2025 07:23

Speed-limit reduction 'doesn't make sense' - Longford councillor

The 'default' limit has now reduced from 80 kilometres an hour to 60 kilometres an hour.

Feb 7, 2025 14:19

Fine Gael candidates faring well in final tallies across Co. Longford

Longford local election ballot papers will be transported to the count centre in Edgeworthstown shortly, with the count formally commencing at 6pm.

Jun 8, 2024 16:20

Longford to seek re-establishment of cross county drainage boards

Longford County Council is seeking to re-establish cross county drainage boards with Leitrim and Cavan County Councils. It follows a notice of motion from

Nov 25, 2020 13:30

New chair of Granard M.D hopes for investment to develop area's tourism potential

The newly elected Chair of the Granard Municipal District in Longford says he wants to see local areas in the north of the county get

Jun 24, 2020 12:53

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