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Carrigy teases possible Seanad run for a Longford Fine Gael councillor
Deputy Carrigy won the final seat in the Longford Westmeath Constituency over the weekend, leaving his Seanad post vacant.
Dec 4, 2024 17:25
Young Longford Snooker star suffers narrow defeat on world stage
The 14 year old was defeated by world number 23 Robert Milkins, 45-42 in the first round of the snooker shootout held in Leicester.
Dec 4, 2024 17:20
PODCAST: Call for fewer, better-paid councillors
Independent councillor Marie Casserly was eliminated on the eighth count in Sligo-Leitrim on Sunday, with almost 3,500 votes.
Dec 4, 2024 17:15
Three men charged in relation to stabbing in Longford to appear in court this month
Appearing via video link yesterday before Judge Bernadette Owens at Longford District Court, the three men were further remanded to a sitting on the 17th of Decemeber, where DPP directions are expected.
Dec 4, 2024 15:35
Sinn Féin TD says she'll represent Longford and Westmeath equally
After a new seat was added to the constituency bringing the total to five, many across Longford had hoped to return two TDs to the Dail.
Dec 4, 2024 15:28
CONFIRMED: Roscommon's commercial rates to rise by 5pc next year
Independent councillor Anthony Waldron says it will force some business to close.
Dec 4, 2024 14:18
€1.5m allocated for new cycleway and walkway on the outskirts of Roscommon town
The news was revealed at Roscommon County Council's annual budget meeting this morning.
Dec 4, 2024 13:39
Connolly calls for complete reorganisation of Fine Gael in Roscommon
It's now 13 years since they won a Dáil seat in the county, when Denis Naughten and Frank Feighan were elected in Roscommon-South Leitrim in 2011.
Dec 4, 2024 13:34
Planning sought for North Longford housing development
Longford County Planners will decide on the project early in the new year.
Dec 4, 2024 11:19
Early morning train to Sligo, and Carrick bypass, are my priorities - Harkin
She was re-elected in Sligo-Leitrim at the weekend after a major battle for the last seat.
Dec 4, 2024 08:23
Daly: FF and FG need eight more TDs to form a stable government
Dec 4, 2024 07:35
Roscommon council to sign off on €80m budget for next year today
The council is set to increase commercial rates by 5 per cent next year, in the first rise in around 20 years.
Dec 4, 2024 07:20
Revenue seize contraband at a location in the Midlands
They confirmed in a statement this evening that contraband with an estimated value of €332,000 was seized in operations carried out in Dublin, the Midlands and Rosslare.
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