News - Micheal Carrigy
Longford patients who need eye consultant told to go to Dublin
Deputy Micheál Carrigy says local patients requiring a consultant ophthalmologist now have to attend the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital in Dublin.
Feb 10, 2026 07:19
People in Longford Town look back on Storm Éowyn on one-year anniversary
The devastation from the storm is still being felt today, with Coillte estimating it won't be until 2027 before its clean-up operation is complete.
Jan 24, 2026 14:43
Local TD disappointed with non-commitment of Minister
Norma Foley visited Attic House - the planned building for the centre.
Jan 22, 2026 17:27
Government urged to introduce new grant measures
The grant provides funding to people who are looking to refurbish a vacant or derelict home.
Jan 16, 2026 16:41
Local TD calling out Danny Healy-Rae's comments on autism
He says the Kerry TD's remarks caused hurt to people on the autism spectrum and their families.
Sep 20, 2025 07:31
Major funding boost for mobility vehicles in Shannonside region
Longford Scuba Diving is set to receive a boost of €80,000 for a purpose-built van to facilitate search and recovery operations.
Sep 12, 2025 13:21
Works to deliver major water upgrades commence in Co. Longford today
It's expected that the works will see reduced leakage, improved water supply as well as an upgrade to the road.
Aug 11, 2025 13:42
17 local post offices have closed in the past 10 years
The figures were released in response to a parliamentary question from Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane.
Jul 8, 2025 13:24
Senator says Longford minor injury unit 'unlikely' to be developed in the near future
That's according to local senator Joe Flaherty, who welcomed the news of the potential development.
Jun 27, 2025 12:36
Local TD says potential minor injury unit in Longford is a viable possibility
Fine Gael TD Micheál Carrigy met with Tánaiste Simon Harris alongside Longford party colleagues in government buildings yesterday.
Jun 26, 2025 17:13
Local TD calls for further investment in nursing homes
It comes following an RTE investigates programme which looked into the care of patients at two nursing homes in Dublin and Laois.
Jun 25, 2025 13:36
HSE confirms Longford physiotherapy service to remain in town
Locals had expressed their dismay at the news that the service could potentially have been transferred away from the town to Athlone or Mullingar.
Jun 20, 2025 12:45
Three children can't get into St Christopher's Special School in Longford
Fine Gael TD Micheál Carrigy also raised the Sacred Heart Primary School in Granard in the Dáil.
May 19, 2025 13:55
Longford TD appointed chair of Oireachtas Housing Committee
The committee scrutinises legislation and policy relating to Housing, Planning and Local Government and works towards removing barriers in the provision of housing.
Apr 24, 2025 15:00Shannonside Newsletter
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