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Taoiseach outlines key Longford priorities after meeting with local Fine Gael politicians

2 days ago | longfordleader.ie | Trevor Quinn

Taoiseach Simon Harris and two Longford Oireachtas members hosted Fine Gael councillors at Government buildings on Wednesday where the importance of Uisce Éireann putting in water and wastewater facilities and the need to upgrade roads, was discussed,Another important issue highlighted by the Fine Gael leader was the need for the Land Development Agency to play a much more proactive role in house building in Longford.
Cllr Mark Casey receives plaudits for ‘raising the bar’ in Longford

2 days ago | longfordleader.ie | Trevor Quinn

Local representatives were united in their tributes to Cllr Mark Casey during his year as Cathaoirleach. All of the local representatives praised Cllr Casey for his work and dedication as first citizen. Read more: New Longford chair for Ballymahon, Cllr Skelly, will work to resolve ‘problems’Cllr Paul Ross referred to the “huge amount of work” invested by the Independent representative during his second term as chairperson.
Fundraising Motorbike run from Longford to Castlebar will honour memory of little Lucy (4)

2 days ago | longfordleader.ie | Trevor Quinn

A Longford to Castlebar motorbike run is being held on Saturday in memory of brave Lucy Croghan, who died after a courageous battle with cancer two years ago, in aid of Aoibheann's Pink Tie, the national children's charity. Lucy Croghan, from An Choirrsceach, Frenchpark, Co Roscommon, was diagnosed with stage 4 Wilms tumour in one of her kidneys before Christmas 2021. She underwent chemotherapy at Crumlin Children's Hospital, but she sadly passed away on June 26, 2023.
Illegal industrial-scale peat extraction at four Longford sites and on over 200 hectares

2 days ago | longfordleader.ie | Trevor Quinn

There is large scale illegal peat extraction taking place at four sites in county Longford without any of the necessary authorisations from the local authority. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today published a report on the practice and it said it has investigated 38 sites across seven counties – Longford, Offaly, Kildare, Laois, Westmeath, Roscommon and Sligo.
‘We must deliver key Longford projects,’ says Cathaoirleach

3 days ago | longfordleader.ie | Trevor Quinn

Councillor Garry Murtagh was commended for his dedicated community work, his warmth and work-ethic as he was appointed as Longford's new first citizen last Friday and he vowed he "wants to achieve a lot more" for the county. The Colmcille man was proposed for the prestigious Cathaoirleach role by his party colleague Cllr Paul Ross and seconded by Cllr Gerry Hagan replacing outgoing chairman Cllr Mark Casey.
New Longford chair for Ballymahon, Cllr Skelly, will work to resolve ‘problems’

3 days ago | longfordleader.ie | Trevor Quinn

Newtowncashel Councillor Martin Skelly has said he is honoured to be appointed Cathaoirleach of Ballymahon Municipal District. The Fine Gael representative replaced outgoing chair Cllr Pat O'Toole at the annual general meeting held in the local authority chamber on Monday. Cllr Skelly, who was elected for the first time in the 2024 local elections, was proposed by his party colleague Cllr Paul Ross and seconded by Independent Cllr Mark Casey.
Ballymahon businesses facing ‘financial ruin’ as road project will ‘decimate’ town

3 days ago | longfordleader.ie | Trevor Quinn

There are significant concerns in Ballymahon that ordinary shoppers will go elsewhere when a development of a pedestrian cycleway improvement scheme, which passed Part VIII planning, is completed according to business owners. Local councillors unanimously approved a Part VIII for the project at their municipal district meeting on June 3. The Pedestrian and Cycle Improvement Scheme will run on the R392 from St Matthew's National School to the Moigh Road.
Midlands firm wins three prestigious 2025 LEAP Irish Law Awards.

5 days ago | longfordleader.ie | Trevor Quinn

Byrne Carolan Cunningham LLP Solicitors is celebrating a landmark achievement following their triple win at the prestigious 2025 LEAP Irish Law Awards. The firm was recognised with three of the most sought-after awards of the evening: Property Law Firm of the Year (Leinster); Personal Injury/Medical Negligence Law Firm of the Year (Leinster) and Law Firm of the Year (Leinster).
Goldsmith's gleaming weekend was a treasure for Longford literary lovers

5 days ago | longfordleader.ie | Trevor Quinn

With the Goldsmith Festival over for another year, the weekend turned out to be a great success for its 41st year. With plenty of entertainment to choose from, and many highlights for literary lovers, the festival demonstrated Longford’s historical quality in the arts sector. It turned out to be a great success for the organisers, as well as for those who were in the contests.
Linking the rich array of tourism assets in the Longford region

5 days ago | longfordleader.ie | Trevor Quinn

Just Transition Tourism Activators recently joined tourism operators from across the region for a ‘Collaboration Cruise’ on Lough Ree and the River Shannon as part of a successful inaugural networking event. Over 110 new and existing sustainable and regenerative tourism operators took part in this networking and peer learning event for the counties surrounding Lough Ree and Suck Valley Way through the Fáilte Ireland EU Just Transition Fund Tourism initiative.