Sorca Clarke TD spoke in the Dáil: Educational Disadvantage
Sorca Clarke TD (Sinn Féin, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the question on “Educational Disadvantage”.
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Micheál Carrigy TD asked the Minister for Children: Disability Services
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children in the CDNT in Longford; and the number of speech therapists in Longford.
Sorca Clarke TD asked the Minister for Housing: Housing Schemes
Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason for the delay in approving the application for the improvement work in lieu of local authority housing...
Cage fighter convicted of Shannon murder gets hearing date for miscarriage of justice application
By Fiona Magennis The Court of Appeal has set a date in December to hear an application by a Polish cage fighter who is seeking to have his conviction for the murder of a...
Micheál Carrigy TD asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education: Disability Services
Asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether all universities providing courses for students with intellectual disabilities and...
Robert Troy TD asked the Minister for Justice: Residency Permits
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will ensure stamp 4 IRP renewal (details supplied) is issued without further delay.
Court Reports
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Court refuses to reduce sentence for brothel keeper caught with child abuse material
By Fiona Magennis A Brazilian brothel-keeper who ran a network across rural Ireland, laundered �800,000 of the proceeds in various bank accounts and was found in possession of child abuse material, has failed...
Summary on localnews.ie03 JulCage fighter convicted of Shannon murder gets hearing date for miscarriage of justice application
By Fiona Magennis The Court of Appeal has set a date in December to hear an application by a Polish cage fighter who is seeking to have his conviction for the murder of a 23-year-old man who was beaten...
Summary on localnews.ie30 JunStrokestown assault conviction overturned by High Court
by Paul Neilan A former Garda who was found guilty of assaulting a security man during the Strokestown repossession case in in 2018 has had his conviction quashed by the High Court. Kevin Taylor of Ardnacassa...
Summary on localnews.ie15 MayCage fighter seeks to have murder conviction declared a miscarriage of justice
A Polish cage fighter serving a life sentence for the 2014 murder of a 23-year-old man in Co Roscommon has brought proceedings before the Court of Appeal seeking to have his conviction declared a miscarriage...
Summary on localnews.ie21 AprMen jailed over €415k cannabis grow houses in Galway
Two men have been jailed for a combined nine years following the discovery of cannabis grow houses in Co Galway. Aloyzas Bukantus, 45, of Church Street, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford, pleaded guilty at Galway...
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Planning conditional: the proposed construction of a two story type dwelling house, detached garage, entrance, boundary fe
Anthony Garvey and Jennifer Keane — Bohernacross Edgeworthstown Co. Longford. the proposed construction of a two story type dwelling house, detached garage, entrance, boundary fe...
Planning conditional: renovation of existing dwelling with new single storey extension, amendments to relevant elevations
Michael Callopy — Ballycore Killashee Co. Longford. renovation of existing dwelling with new single storey extension, amendments to relevant elevations,...
Two-storey house demolished, replaced with single-storey dwelling
Grainne Kilbride is planning to knock down a two-storey house at Smear, Aughnacliffe and replace it with a new single-storey home. The new house will have its own sewerage treatment system with a polishing filter, plus a new entrance and boundary fence.
Planning conditional: the proposed change of use of the ground floor level of existing dwelling house into a coffee shop t
Jack Macken — Main Street Newtownforbes Co. Longford N39 A8R9. the proposed change of use of the ground floor level of existing dwelling house into a coffee shop t...
Planning conditional: the proposed construction of a bungalow type dwelling house, detached garage, entrance, boundary fen
Colm Fox & Edel Cadam — Ederland Ballinalee Co. Longford. the proposed construction of a bungalow type dwelling house, detached garage, entrance, boundary fen...
Planning conditional: the End of Waste activities within the footprint of the existing site, where same activities include
Mark Cadam Ltd. — Molly Aughnacliffe Co. Longford. the End of Waste activities within the footprint of the existing site, where same activities include...
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Robert Troy TD spoke in the Dáil: Cost of Living: Motion [Private Members]
Robert Troy TD (Fianna Fáil, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the motion on “Cost of Living: Motion [Private Members]”.
Peter Burke TD spoke in the Dáil: Industrial Development (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2026: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Peter Burke TD (Fine Gael, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the debate on “Industrial Development (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2026: Committee Stage (Resumed)”.
Micheál Carrigy TD spoke in the Dáil: Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Micheál Carrigy TD (Fine Gael, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the questions on “Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation”.
Sorca Clarke TD spoke in the Dáil: Hospital Services
Sorca Clarke TD (Sinn Féin, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the debate on “Hospital Services”.
Sorca Clarke TD asked the Minister for Social: School Meals Programme
Asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of school meals that were prepared but not taken up in the past year due to pupils being absent and meals not being cancelled...
Micheál Carrigy TD asked the Minister for Education: School Enrolments
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether temporary supports could be given to a school due to a reduction in enrolments and student numbers (details supplied); and if...
Crime & Gardaí
212 storiesGarda appeals, incidents and crime news.
Cage fighter seeks to have murder conviction declared a miscarriage of justice
A Polish cage fighter serving a life sentence for the 2014 murder of a 23-year-old man in Co Roscommon has brought proceedings before the Court of Appeal seeking to have his...
Men jailed over €415k cannabis grow houses in Galway
Two men have been jailed for a combined nine years following the discovery of cannabis grow houses in Co Galway. Aloyzas Bukantus, 45, of Church Street, Edgeworthstown, Co...
'A very dangerous man': convicted murderer Rea sentenced for raping cousin
Patrick Rea, a 55-year-old currently serving a life sentence for murder, has been convicted and sentenced at the Central Criminal Court for the rape and indecent assault of his...
'Crack crazy' shooter in 'meticulously planned' killing gets seven years
A man has been sentenced to seven years in prison at the Central Criminal Court after pleading guilty to conspiracy to murder. Joseph Richards, aged 35 and from Lanesborough...
'Crack crazy' shooter opened fired on dad-of-two at door of own home, court hears
A 45-year-old man was fatally shot at his home in Ballymun, Dublin, on 5 October 2018 after answering his patio door. Joseph Richards, with an address at Lanesborough Square in...
Violent offender put Irish Rail inspector in headlock and threatened to have him killed
A man has been jailed for two years at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court following an assault on an Irish Rail inspector aboard a Dublin to Sligo train at Connolly Station. Gerry...
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Community & Events
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Westcare Homecare Open Day and HSE Service Update in Longford
Westcare Homecare is hosting a recruitment open day in Longford on 18 June, while the HSE confirms the return of GP services to their usual location. Both updates provide...
Business & Jobs
1 storyOpenings, closures and recruitment.
Global Home Longford warehouse to close with sale starting Friday
Global Home Ireland is closing its Longford warehouse, offering a 1 million euro sale starting 10am this Friday. The event aims to clear remaining stock directly to the public.
People & Faces
Homecomings, anniversaries, weddings, retirements — the lighter local-radio chatter. More once the radio-share sync resumes.
Towns in Co. Longford
Ballymahon
Planning application received: domestic garage to the side of existing dwelling and changes to dwelling previously grant
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Drumlish
Planning conditional: the proposed conversion of existing attic storage into habitable accommodation to service existing
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Granard
Planning application received: proposed construction of a files & samples storage building adjacent to existing bag stor
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Edgeworthstown
Planning conditional: the proposed construction of a two story type dwelling house, detached garage, entrance, boundary
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Lanesborough
Planning application received: proposed new slatted with creep area, catting handling facilities, concrete yard, access
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Ballinalee
Planning conditional: the proposed construction of a bungalow type dwelling house, detached garage, entrance, boundary f
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Newtownforbes
Planning conditional: the proposed change of use of the ground floor level of existing dwelling house into a coffee shop
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Kenagh
Planning application received: renovation of existing derelict gate lodge to include a new roof to accommodate first flo
6
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Aughnacliffe
Two-storey house demolished, replaced with single-storey dwelling
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Killoe
Planning conditional: of existing mobile coffee van and all ancillary site works
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