‘London is rocket fuel for a career’
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Longford
Large-scale solar farm planned for Longford ‘could power more than 18,000 homes’
Lanesborough is attractive site for renewable energy as it is near grid connection of former power plant
‘It’ll be nice when it’s a proper estate’: Breathing new life into a derelict development in Roscommon
Residents of Shannon Valley, where almost half the houses are boarded-up, are now hopeful for the future
‘I was horrified’: Asthmatic garda ordered back on beat during Covid-19 surge, WRC told
Workplace Relations Commission dismisses equality complaint from Garda Joseph Joyce
Gardaí still investigating death of baby nine years ago in Longford
Doriana Kluska, from Co Longford, died on June 4th, 2017, after suffering a head injury
‘More crowd management than education’: 39,000 children in class sizes of 30 or more
Two largest classes sizes, at 38 pupils for one teacher, found in counties Tipperary and Mayo
High temperature warning extended to Tuesday in some counties with low 30s expected
Uisce Éireann has also called on the public to reduce hosepipe and power-hose use
Met Éireann issues heat warning for 12 counties with temperatures set to soar
Ireland is likely to see hot and humid weather for the next week at least
‘A crime of spite and revenge’: Man jailed for arson attack on rival sushi restaurant
Guo Zhong Chen (57), with an address in Mullingar, Co Westmeath was jailed for nine years the attack which caused over €3m damage
Former garda has assault conviction linked to Strokestown eviction quashed by High Court
Security man had alleged Kevin Taylor grabbed him, causing him to go to ground
Get away with the gang: 13 staycation choices for big family or friend groups
Supersizing it? These holiday spots, from Kerry to Fermanagh, are ideal for big groups
Pride is upon us: Check out these parades and events around the country
Towns and cities all around Ireland will be celebrating the LGBTQ+ community as well as their friends and families
Ryanair adds grandmother as co-defendant in child scalding case
Boy who suffered second-degree burns alleged his grandmother’s hot drink had spilled on him, court heard
It’s great the Government wants to boost tourism by 50% - but were will the extra visitors stay?
Industry report estimates that Ireland is short 10,000-15,000 hotel bedrooms to cater for future tourism growth
Directors of Longford housing contractor Gem share €13m in dividends
Company has secured a number of contracts to build large social housing projects in recent years
Three arrested on suspicion of drug-related intimidation in Athlone
Athlone gardaí carried out the arrests on Tuesday
Well-meaning wedding present of grey squirrels causing problems a century later
New all-island efforts aim to halt the spread of damaging non-native species before they become permanent residents
EU is taking Ireland to court over failure to stop illegal peat extraction
Clear evidence of illegality is not being acted on, says Brussels
‘FTD brothers’ complete 32 marathons in 32 days across Ireland in aid of dementia research
Jordan and Cian Adams, whose mother Geraldine died of frontotemporal dementia which they carry the gene for, raise over €1.8m
Garda inspector was in fear of his life when Longford man set dog on him
Couple sentenced after officer shot dog that was ‘frothing at the mouth’ and had launched at his neck
Celtic Tiger-era shopping centre built at a cost of €25m by McNamara seeking €3m
Developed on site of former meat factory owned by Larry Goodman’s ABP, Longford scheme has been vacant for 17 years
‘Trial will be required’ for two gardaí facing corruption-related charges, Longford court told
Brian Carroll (42) and James Muldowney (47) appeared in Longford Circuit Court on Tuesday
What will €425,000 buy by a lake in Longford or close to amenities in Dublin 12?
A detached five-bed overlooking Lough Ree and a two-bed terrace in Kimmage
Three men die after road traffic incidents in Longford, Galway and Cork
Pedestrian (80s) dies in hospital after being struck by car in Longford town; motorist (60s) killed in single vehicle crash near Ballinasloe; motorcyclist dies in Co Cork
One third of Ireland’s wild bee species could go extinct by 2030. You can help by taking a photograph
Bees might conjure flying through the air and feeding on flowers, but most wild bees spend part of their lives in the soil
Beyond our control to restore fortunes of protected snail, Trump Doonbeg operator says
Council granted permission for ballroom but with condition about tiny mollusc’s status
Event guide: The House Must Win, Alison Spittle and other best things to see in Ireland next week
April 11th-17th, 2026: The best gigs, festivals, art and more coming your way this week
A trip through the masochist’s paradise that is the League of Ireland First Division
The stadiums are remote and the crowds are sparse, but all who attend are strengthened by the experience
Women farmers for climate: ‘We are passionate about soil health, animal care, biodiversity’
A recent event, Rooted in Strength: Women, Climate and Food Justice, celebrated women farmers
Shortage of new homes ‘affecting take-up of First Home Scheme incentive’
Initiative aims to assist purchase of 8,000 new-builds within five years
Man pleads guilty to allowing his German shepherd to attack garda sergeant in Co Longford
Sharon Stokes, wife of Edward ‘Blondie’ Stokes, admitted producing a slash hook during dispute in Granard in 2018
Limiting short-term tourism lets won’t increase housing supply but will damage rural economies
While Airbnb-style apartments in urban areas should be restricted, regional Ireland, where tourism is the biggest employer, should be left alone
Wintry conditions expected in coming days with further flooding possible, Met Éireann says
Connacht, alongside counties Cavan, Donegal and Longford, under yellow rain and snow warning until midnight Sunday
Pharmacist with drugs and alcohol in system led high-speed Longford car chase
Pursuing garda recognised accused from earlier county final where he was sent off after five minutes
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