Recently added articles from Longford Leader (Longford, Republic of Ireland):
Good news for eligible students as Grant Income Limits increase.
Aug 01, 2008 ... The CEO of Longford Vocational Education Committee (VEC), Ms Josephine O'Donnell, expressed her concerns at last week's AGM over the delay by the exchequer in releasing grant applications to the local educational authority. "There is a major concern out there that the government will ...
Licious host 'Anniversary Bash' to celebrate 1st birthday.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Exactly one year ago, one of Longford's must cutting edge fashion stores opened its doors on Dublin Street. Licious, which stocks top brands such as Vero Moda, Only and Pieces Accessories has since then become a big hit with those looking for designer fashion at high street prices. ...
New figures reveal lack of adequate houses for re-letting.
Aug 01, 2008 ... by Liam Cosgrove More than 80 per cent of local authority housing in Longford is unfit for re-letting once a tenant comes to the end of their lease agreement, shocking new figures reveal. Latest service indicators from local authorities across the country has ...
McKenna's Gala Store celebrates its first anniversary.
Aug 01, 2008 ... There's a new-found confidence in the air in Ballinamuck and no matter where you go in the picturesque and historic village, this confidence is evident. Local family the McKennas are behind much of what is happening on the local commercial scene. A brand new residential development is ...
Number of high powered cars on Longford roads dropping.
Aug 01, 2008 ... by Liam Cosgrove Cars with an engine capacity in the 1.3 to 1.4 litre capacity are the most popular forms of engine size in Co Longford as motorists count the cost of rising fuel prices. Latest figures show that of the 14,585 private cars registered in Longford, ...
A chance to meet the lads on the tear.
Aug 01, 2008 ... One Shot Casting bring their Willie Russell play Stags and Hens to Roscommon Arts Centre tonight, Wednesday 30th July, at 8pm. Dave is the lucky groom-to-be who heads off on a stag party with his friends. Unbeknownst to him, his fiance Linda has plans to turn up at ...
Busy Fingers band in Longford Arms.
Aug 01, 2008 ... The Busy Fingers band, who have been entertaining audiences all over Ireland for the last nine years, will be appearing in the Longford Arms Hotel this Sunday night, August 3. Their exciting show, which combines country and Irish, American country, rock n' Roll, sixties and ...
Nerney goes racing.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Irish country music star Declan Nerney is heading for the races this Tuesday, August 5, in Roscommon, and playing afterwards at the Abbey Hotel Drumlish's golden boy will charm you and get you up on the dance floor with some of his greatest hits, such as. Marquee in Drumlish, ...
Partynite tour returns to Club Teenage Mohill.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Start your August bank holiday weekend off in style when the Partynite Tour returns to Club Teenage Mohill on Friday August 1. This massive event is exclusively for teenagers aged 12 to 17 and it promises to be one brilliant party night. One of Ireland's top DJ's will be on hand ...
Event to showcase local talent.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Whiplash Promotions is launching a local band night in the Annaly Hotel on Saturday August 9. This is a voluntary project and they are hoping for a large turn out of musicians to play on the night, as this may become a monthly event. So if you are a guitarist, ...
Renowned ballet company comes to Cloone.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Don't miss this special one-off performance from ballet company Chrysalis Dance in Cloone Community Centre this Saturday night, August 2. The Galway-based company will be presenting their new work Soul/S, as part of the summer Flights of Fancy, which sees 11 villages around Co ...
McGahern's father attended Latin school.
Aug 01, 2008 ... On a weekend when much was unveiled and unearthed about writer John McGahern, it was revealed that his father Frank attended the famous Latin school in Moyne. The second John McGahern International Seminar, which commemorates the life and work of one of Ireland's best known ...
Last chance to get tickets for Dempsey at Backstage.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Don't miss your last chance to get tickets for Damien Dempsey at Backstage on this coming Thursday, July 31. This singer songwriter of immense talent and No. 1 selling artist, has just released his fifth studio album of traditional Irish songs and modern classics entitled 'The ...
NRA lodge appeal over plan for Edgeworthstown houses.
Aug 01, 2008 ... The National Roads Authority (NRA) have lodged an appeal with An Bord Pleanala in relation to the proposed development of 47 houses in Edgeworthstown. Longford County Council granted permission to Robert Farrell for the development at Aghafin, Edgeworthstown on June 23 this ...
Fr McGee Park re-opening August Bank Holiday weekend.
Aug 01, 2008 ... by David Chapman Fr McGee Park has had a complete facelift in recent times and to mark this, the Colmcille club are having a special re-opening celebration this August Bank Holiday weekend. Two new pitches have been laid at the ground by Prunty Pitches, a juvenile pitch and an ...
New laws to enable council to crack down on unruly tenants.
Aug 01, 2008 ... By Liam Cosgrove Anti-social behaviour on a number of housing estates in Longford could become a thing of the past under new laws published last week. A new bill unveiled by Minister for the Environment John Gormley last Friday will allow local authorities like ...
The new 'i' on the square.
Aug 01, 2008 ... An office that has moved quite often in recent years, with various homes on Dublin Street and Harbour Row, Longford's tourist office appears to have found a permanent home on the Market Square. Passers-by will have noticed the new green 'i' sign erected on the side of the ...
Ballinagh manager upset at handling of championship ban.
Aug 01, 2008 ... by Liam Cosgrove Ballinagh manager Bernard Morris has hit out at the Cavan Co Board after a second appeal to the Competitions Control Committee (CCC) saw his side's six month ban lifted last Wednesday evening. The Gowna man, who refused to comment on growing ...
Lough Ree Development Co-Op.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Bord Na Mona Water Festival The Bord Na Mona Water Festival will take place at the Waterways Ireland New Marina Ballyleague on the 16th and 17th of August . On the 16th there will be a BBQ and music by the Entertainers (Ex Joe Dolan Members) Sunday Will commence with ...
Farrell Clan remembers its founding members.
Aug 01, 2008 ... by Neil Halligan Like every time they meet, the Farrell Clan members remember those members of the family that have gone before them. This year, however, it was a poignant occasion, as they remembered the contribution of two founder members who passed away this year. ...
