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.
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01 Jul 2026 latest- politicsRobert Troy TD asked the Minister for Justice: Residency PermitsLongford
- politicsRobert Troy TD spoke in the Dáil: Cost of Living: Motion [Private Members]Longford
- politicsPeter Burke TD spoke in the Dáil: Industrial Development (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill...Longford
- planningPlanning application received: ten bay double agricultural shed with slatted area, dry bedded area...Longford
- planningPlanning application received: the change of use and conversion of an existing detached domestic garage...Ballymahon
- planningPlanning application received: to construct 2 number dormer type dwelling houses detached garages for...Granard
- planningPlanning application received: and retention permission for existing first floor level habitable...Ballinalee
- planningPlanning application received: proposed renovations to existing ground floor of an existing two storey...Longford
- planningPlanning application received: proposed extension and internal renovation to an existing single-storey...Longford
- planningPlanning application received: conversion of existing storage shed into a one bedroom apartment,...Ballymahon
- planningPlanning application received: proposed renovations and construction of extensions to an existing...Longford
- politicsMicheál Carrigy TD spoke in the Dáil: Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy...Longford
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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...
Court Reports
All court cases →30 Jun
Strokestown 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 young man in County Roscommon has initiated fresh legal proceedings at the Court of Appeal to challenge his conviction on grounds of...
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...
Summary on localnews.ie13 AprBarry Keane
Barry Keane (39) of Edgeworthstown was sent forward for trial on a charge of aggravated burglary with a knife at 25 Weavers Hall, Longford on June 3, 2022. The Book of Evidence was served on the defendant,...
Summary on localnews.ie13 AprDonna McDermott
Donna McDermott (37) of Longford was sent forward for trial on a charge of aggravated burglary with a knife at 25 Weavers Hall, Longford on June 3, 2022. The Book of Evidence was served on the defendant, and...
Summary on localnews.iePlanning
All planning →Planning applications, decisions and objections.
Planning application received: ten bay double agricultural shed with slatted area, dry bedded area ,concrete apron, slurry storage
Patrick & Daire Flood — Greenhall Upper Newtowncashel Co. Longford. ten bay double agricultural shed with slatted area, dry bedded area ,concrete apron, slurry storage ...
Planning application received: the change of use and conversion of an existing detached domestic garage to a two bedroom dormer dwe
Fergus Padian — Forgney Ballymahon Co. Longford. the change of use and conversion of an existing detached domestic garage to a two bedroom dormer dwe...
Planning application received: to construct 2 number dormer type dwelling houses detached garages for domestic use sewage treatment
Patrick & Sean Rafferty — Cartronbore Granard Co. Longford. to construct 2 number dormer type dwelling houses detached garages for domestic use sewage treatment...
Planning application received: and retention permission for existing first floor level habitable accommodation as constructed servi
Leonie Walsh — Clontumpher Ballinalee Co. Longford. and retention permission for existing first floor level habitable accommodation as constructed servi...
Planning application received: proposed renovations to existing ground floor of an existing two storey type dwelling house together
Sinead and Robert Hilton — No. 1 St. Patrick's Court Ballinamuck Co. Longford. proposed renovations to existing ground floor of an existing two storey type dwelling house together...
Planning application received: proposed extension and internal renovation to an existing single-storey dwelling. The proposal inclu
Stephen and Fiona Brady and Bergin — Ballinrooey Dring Co. Longford. proposed extension and internal renovation to an existing single-storey dwelling. The proposal inclu...
Politics & TDs
Meet your TDs →Dáil contributions and parliamentary questions from your TDs.
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...
Micheál Carrigy TD asked the Minister for Transport: Road Projects
Asked the Minister for Transport the progress of the bypass for Granard and Ballymahon; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Also covered in: Ballymahon
Peter Burke TD spoke in the Dáil: Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
Peter Burke TD (Fine Gael, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the questions on “Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions”.
Sorca Clarke TD asked the Minister for Climate: Wind Energy Generation
Asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the community benefit fund or direct financial benefit that will be made available to residents living in proximity to...
Micheál Carrigy TD spoke in the Dáil: Stop the Game Campaign and FAI Participation in Matches against Israel: Motion [Private Members]
Micheál Carrigy TD (Fine Gael, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the motion on “Stop the Game Campaign and FAI Participation in Matches against Israel: Motion [Private Members]”.
Robert Troy TD asked the Minister for Justice: An Garda Síochána
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will address a number of concerns with regard to Garda Reserve operations; and if he will make a statement on the...
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 young man in County Roscommon has initiated fresh legal proceedings at the Court of Appeal to challenge 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, aged 55 and 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
Joseph Richards, aged 35 and from Lanesborough Square in Finglas, has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment at the Central Criminal Court following his guilty plea to...
'Crack crazy' shooter opened fired on dad-of-two at door of own home, court hears
Joseph Richards, aged 35 and from Lanesborough Square in Finglas, Dublin, pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to conspiracy to murder Robert Sheridan, a 45-year-old...
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...
Also covered in: Edgeworthstown
Community & Events
1 storyParish bulletins, fundraising, festivals.
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: the change of use and conversion of an existing detached domestic garage to a two bedroom
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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: to construct 2 number dormer type dwelling houses detached garages for domestic use sewag
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Lanesborough
Demolition of storage shed and construction of single storey rear extension
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Edgeworthstown
The placement of a temporary mobile home at the rear of our existing house for an
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Ballinalee
Planning application received: and retention permission for existing first floor level habitable accommodation as constr
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Newtownforbes
Planning application received: the proposed construction of a grain store agricultural type building and all ancillary s
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Kenagh
The proposed change of bungalow type dwelling house design from what was previously
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Aughnacliffe
Septic tank system retention plus new polishing filter installation
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Killoe
Planning conditional: of existing mobile coffee van and all ancillary site works
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