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Ballaghadereen Library not due to reopen until late 2024
A temporary library is to be opened in the town as the original library has now been closed for a number of years for essential works.
Oct 25, 2023 12:47
Longford records high number of Community Service Orders
The figures, published in the Probation Services Annual Report, show that Carlow and Kilkenny had the highest number of such orders with Clare and Longford not far behind.
Oct 25, 2023 11:12
Tusla threaten further strike action over evaluation scheme
Admin and clerical staff at the child and family agency are starting a work-to-rule action today in a dispute over a job evaluation scheme.
Oct 25, 2023 09:28
Government row brewing over Ukrainian accommodation
Plans brought to cabinet by Integration Minister Roderic O'Gorman yesterday, would see housing provided for Ukrainian refugees for only three months.
Oct 25, 2023 09:18
Local FF Councillor won't contest local elections
In a statement released this week, Councillor Murphy described how his wife has been diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease and that his priority is now to take care of his family and raise awareness of the condition.
Oct 25, 2023 07:24
Nearly 9,000 people across the region availing of the Rent Tax Credit
The Rent Tax Credit, first introduced by the Finance Act 2022, was claimed by 7,268 PAYE taxpayers in the region that year while 1,729 have claimed it so far this year.
Oct 24, 2023 16:55
Longford Green Party Rep elected to National Executive Committee
The Green Party rep says she plans to work on a more environmentally conscious and inclusive future for rural Ireland.
Oct 24, 2023 16:52
LGBTQ+ Community react to Sligo murderer sentencing
The double murderer had targeted men through a popular LGBTQ+ dating app.
Oct 24, 2023 15:53
Man arrested over Longford town assault
A man in his early 20s received serious injuries in the incident and was brought to the Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar for treatment.
Oct 24, 2023 13:14
Health services dealing with a larger population compared to 6 years ago
Services in the region such as emergency departments, inpatient admissions and various therapies are reporting either major overcrowding or long waiting lists.
Oct 24, 2023 13:04
Former local Garda Station on the market
The decommissioned station in Ardagh is being sold by Sherry Fitzgerald Quinn by online auction next month.
Oct 24, 2023 11:15
HSE and Department to appear before Oireachtas Health Committee
Their appearance comes against a backdrop of a recruitment freeze and lower than expected budget funding.
Oct 24, 2023 09:35
Ukrainian refugees may face time limit on State accommodation
Under the initiative Ukrainian refugees would have to find either a rental property or take up the offer of a home pledged by members of the public.
Oct 24, 2023 09:30
Local carer service scoops €10,000 prize
Roscommon Young Carers Project was rewarded in the Youth Category at a ceremony, which took place in Killashee House Hotel in County Kildare, on Saturday.
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