News - Senator Joe Flaherty
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
Oct 20, 2025 13:08
Local Senator calls for hourly Longford to Dublin rail service by 2027
Fianna Fáil Senator Joe Flaherty was speaking in the Seanad during a discussion on the All-Island Rail Review.
Oct 19, 2025 09:06
Connolly Barracks project will be finished in 2027
It received a massive funding boost this week.
Sep 17, 2025 17:31
Local Senator wants resolution to school secretaries' strike
There were protests outside several locals schools today, on the fifth day of their industrial action.
Sep 3, 2025 12:58
Local Senator welcomes potential jobs boost for Longford
The former Eircom site was purchased by the council in May and Technimark's move into the facility could generate between 120 and 150 jobs.
Jul 29, 2025 10:20
Decision on application for Longford Family Resource Centre expected in coming months
That's according to Longford Senator Joe Flaherty, who recently met with Minister Norma Foley.
Jul 22, 2025 13:37
Senator confirms new playground in Longford Town to officially open in coming weeks
Significant works have been taking place at the former Longford Greyhound track since Christmas.
Jun 30, 2025 11:39
Longford Senator says council should take the lead on litter problems
It comes as the most recent IBAL report revealed Longford Town has lost its 'clean' status and has dropped to 'moderately littered.'
Jun 16, 2025 12:54
Seanad hears calls for more Garda resources in Ballaghaderreen
Fine Gael senator Gareth Scahill says the wider region had a serious problem with rural crime six months ago.
Feb 26, 2025 08:17Shannonside Newsletter
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