Rural Life
Community comes together for Granard cattle dealer
The people of Longford and further afield are working to raise funds for a 57-year-old husband, father and grandfather from...
Longford
Rural Life
Weather results in cancellation of Ballinamuck Olde Fair Day
The Ballinamuck Olde Fair Day, which was to be held for the first time since before Covid-19, was cancelled last...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Environment
Rewilding discussion event to take place in Longford
The Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT) will hold a special event titled ‘Rewilding for People and Nature’ this coming weekend on...
Rural Life
Upheaval impacting on farmers' health
Against a backdrop of rapid upheaval in agriculture, volatile commodity markets, rising input costs and demands to mitigate the impact...
Rural Life
Photographer puts 'Longford Memories' in the frame
The resilience, generosity of spirit and positive outlook of people over 70 in Longford has been captured in ‘Longford Memories,...
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Teen's legacy brings canine comfort to sick children
The comfort brought to a 15-year-old Longford boy by his canine comrade during his treatment for a rare form of...
Beef
Calf rearing on Farmer Phil's livestock farm
Farming approximately 240ac of tillage and 300ac of grassland in Co. Longford, Philip Stewart and his family are running an...
Rural Life
Longford dairy farmers raise funds for Hooves 4 Hospice
Dairy farmers in Co. Longford recently came together to raise a substantial sum of money for the Hooves 4 Hospice...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
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Longford IFA launches 'love local' family farm campaign
A number of Longford farmers have launched a campaign to promote local family farms all around the “O’Farrell County” in...
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Gardaà appeal for information following theft of Hilux
Members of An Garda SÃochána have issued an appeal for information after a Toyota Hilux was stolen from a property...
Rural Life
€52,000 worth of drugs seized following search of farmlands
Gardaà seized approximately €52,000 worth of drugs on farmlands in Longford last night, Thursday, July 16, An Garda SÃochána has...
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Man killed in farm accident in Co. Longford
Investigations have begun into a fatal farm accident that occurred in Co. Longford yesterday, Thursday, May 28. A man believed...
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Teenager arrested in connection with livestock theft in Longford
A teenager has been arrested in connection with the theft of sheep from a farm in Co. Longford last week....
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GRAPHIC: Weanling put down and another injured following dog attacks
Two weanlings were attacked by pitbull dogs over the weekend in Co. Longford, leading to one weanling having to be...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Beef
C&D Foods obtains injunction and warns of further layoffs
Pet food company C&D has issued a statement condemning recent protests outside its plant in Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford, noting that...
Rural Life
Into the woods: Unearthing the history of Longford's Center Parcs site
By Neil Moxham This August, Center Parcs holiday village will open on what was once the demesne of Newcastle House....
Rural Life
JCB stolen in Longford recovered...in Germany
A JCB which was stolen from a premises in Co. Longford two weeks ago has been returned to its owner...
Rural Life
Literary festival in rural 'Goldsmith country' to explore future of journalism
In an era of fake news, social media and mobile technology, quality journalism and great storytelling matter more than ever....