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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27 Jul 2026 latest- planningThe following for a.) Partial demolition of a single storey storage at the rear. b.)Longford
- planningPlanning refused: to renovate and extend my existing dwelling to include in the renovation a new roof,...Longford
- planningPlanning conditional: the proposed construction of a grain store agricultural type building and all...Newtownforbes
- planningPlanning application received: the restoration of lands the purposes of agricultural gain through the...Granard
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- planningPlanning application received: the proposed construction of a dormer bungalow type dwelling house,...Ballinalee
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Micheál Carrigy TD spoke in the Dáil: Operations of the Circle Voluntary Housing Association: Discussion
Micheál Carrigy TD (Fine Gael, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the debate on “Operations of the Circle Voluntary Housing Association: Discussion”.
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...
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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The following for a.) Partial demolition of a single storey storage at the rear. b.)
Oliver Monaghan is seeking permission the following for a.) Partial demolition of a single storey storage at the rear. b.) Proposed construction of two storey rear building extension to accommodate additional cold storages and toilet at the ground floor and living accommodation on the first floor including all...
Planning refused: to renovate and extend my existing dwelling to include in the renovation a new roof, bedroom and gam
Brian Stokes — Lissanurlan Longford Co. Longford. to renovate and extend my existing dwelling to include in the renovation a new roof, bedroom and gam...
Planning conditional: the proposed construction of a grain store agricultural type building and all ancillary site works
Rawdon Estates — Castleforbes Demesne Newtownforbes Co. Longford. the proposed construction of a grain store agricultural type building and all ancillary site works...
Planning application received: the restoration of lands the purposes of agricultural gain through the importing and depositing of t
MKM Civil Engineering Ltd. — Dring Granard Co. Longford. the restoration of lands the purposes of agricultural gain through the importing and depositing of t...
Planning application received: the proposed conversion of existing first floor level habitable accommodation unit into 2 no. studio
Katie McGinnity — Richmond Street Longford Co. Longford. the proposed conversion of existing first floor level habitable accommodation unit into 2 no. studio...
Planning application received: proposed development to existing three storey building formerly known as The Ulster Bank which is a
Maniker Ltd — 54 Main Street Longford Co. Longford. proposed development to existing three storey building formerly known as The Ulster Bank which is a ...
Politics & TDs
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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.
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...
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
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: 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
31
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Granard
Planning application received: the restoration of lands the purposes of agricultural gain through the importing and depo
21
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Ballinalee
Planning application received: the proposed construction of a dormer bungalow type dwelling house, detached garage, entr
16
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Edgeworthstown
Planning conditional: the proposed construction of a two story type dwelling house, detached garage, entrance, boundary
16
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Lanesborough
Planning application received: proposed new slatted with creep area, catting handling facilities, concrete yard, access
15
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Newtownforbes
Planning conditional: the proposed construction of a grain store agricultural type building and all ancillary site works
8
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Aughnacliffe
Two-storey house demolished, replaced with single-storey dwelling
6
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Kenagh
Planning application received: renovation of existing derelict gate lodge to include a new roof to accommodate first flo
6
stories
Killoe
Planning conditional: of existing mobile coffee van and all ancillary site works
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