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Rising input costs. Supply chain uncertainty. Tightening environmental regulation. Increasing sustainability criteria in tenders. For many Longford SMEs, these pressures feel like added burdens. But what if the same pressures could become a competitive edge? Circular Advantage is a practical, results-focused event designed to show Longford SMEs how circular economy practices can directly improve profitability, reduce risk and unlock new growth opportunities. Taking place during Enterprise Week and hosted by award-winning broadcaster Ella McSweeney, the Circular Advantage event will take place on Tuesday, 3 March from 10am-12.30pm in Longford Golf Club. This event moves beyond theory to focus on what business owners care about most: cost control, contract wins and long-term resilience. What's in it for SMEs? Attendees will leave with clear, actionable insights on how to: — Reduce material and waste costs and improve operational efficiency — Strengthen supply chain security by reducing reliance on volatile inputs — Win more public and private sector contracts by meeting evolving sustainability and procurement requirements — Avoid compliance risks and future penalties by staying ahead of emerging Irish and EU legislation — Unlock new revenue streams through reuse, repair, service models and smarter product design — Improve access to green finance and ESG-aligned funding — Enhance brand reputation and customer trust — Build a more resilient, future-proof business model This is not about adding cost. It is about designing waste and inefficiency out of your business. Expert Guidance, Local Relevance The event features practical insights from industry leaders: — Valentina Tarasco, Assessment & Metrics Lead with the Circular Economy Team at Irish Manufacturing Research, will break down the current policy landscape and explain how circular practices deliver measurable financial and environmental returns. — John O'Shanahan of LeanBPI will demonstrate how Longford LEO's Lean for Business and Digital for Business programmes can act as immediate, low-risk entry points to improving cost efficiency and embedding circular thinking. — Tim Murphy of Circular Economy Company will share a real-world case study showing how reducing waste to landfill translated into tangible cost savings for a local business. The event concludes with a panel discussion hosted by Ella McSweeney, focused on practical implementation and the funding supports available to help SMEs take the next step. Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council, Cllr Garry Murtagh, said, "Longford businesses are as capable as any in Ireland of leading the shift to a more resource-efficient economy. Events like Circular Advantage show our SMEs that sustainability is not an added burden — it is a sharper way to run a business, win more work and reduce exposure to cost shocks. I would encourage every business owner and manager in the county to take their place at this event." Chief Executive of Longford County Council, Paddy Mahon, said, "Small businesses in Longford are already living with the effects of higher input costs and more demanding procurement requirements. Circular Advantage gives them a direct route to addressing both — not through theory, but through practical tools they can use in their businesses. Supporting our SME base to be leaner, more competitive and better placed to win contracts is a most welcome investment from the Just Transition Fund." A Strategic Opportunity for Longford The Circular Economy Project, Circular Advantage, is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the EU Just Transition Fund. The project aims to position Longford as a leading region in Ireland's shift toward a more resource-efficient and competitive economy. For SME owners and managers asking how to protect margins while staying ahead of regulatory and procurement demands, this event provides both the strategic clarity and practical tools to act now. Places are limited...

Tá bunscoileanna Cheantar Iorras Aithneach ag obair as lámh a chéile le cúpla bliain le hiarracht a dhéanamh na scoileanna beaga sa gceantar a choinneáil oscailte.

Ag caitheamh súil siar ar Ardfheis Chonradh na Gaeilge a bhí ar siúl i mBéal Feirste ag an deireadh seachtaine, plé fosta ar chearta teanga agus seirbhísí i nGaeilge atá ar fáil do phobal na Gaeilge agus na Gaeltachtaí ó eagraisí agus comhlachtaí poiblí.

Glacadh le moladh a rinne an Comhairleoir Tom Welby ag cruinniú Comhairle Contae inné go n-eagrófaí seisiún eolais idir Comhairleoirí Ceantar Bardasach Chonamara, Údarás na Gaeltachta, agus lucht pleanála na Comhairle, chun plé níos mine a dhéanamh ar chúrsaí tithíochta i gConamara.

Beidh cruinniú speisialta ag Comhairle Contae na Gaillimhe faoina haighneachtaí a tháinig isteach ar Leasú ar Phlean Forbartha an Chontae.

Tharla tine i gClubtheach CLG Ghaoth Dobhair ag an deireadh seachtaine agus a bhuíochas do roinnt daoine a chonaic an toit luath cuireadh smacht ar an tine in am ghairid.

Vaping has been across the headlines for the past 24 hours... With the UK Government planning to ban vaping in cars carrying children, as well as in playgrounds and outside schools As well as Trinity College Dublin announcing its campus will be a vape free area from the 18th of March. Is it time we introduce harsher restrictions on vaping?Maybe a ban on vaping in public places?Shane was joined by John Crowne, Consultant oncologist at St Vincent's University Hospital Group and Janet Horner Councilor for Dublin North Inner City, Cathaoirleach for The Green Party

Clare County Council will assist elected representatives in submitting an objection to An Coimisúin Pleanála over Uisce Éireann's plans to build a 170km pipeline from the Parteen Basin to Dublin City. The project which will cost at least €4.5bn euro has sparked concerns for tourism in East Clare given the potential impact it would have on water tourism at Lough Derg. Uisce Éireann claims the project will take just 2% of the flow from the Parteen Basin, but councillors have vociferously called for this plan to be scrapped, with some stating the biggest problem in Dublin is leakage. Cllrs Tony O'Brien and Cathaoirleach of the Killaloe MD Pat Burke spoke to Clare FM's Daragh Dolan. Image (c) Uisce Eireann

Lahinch Playground will reopen to the public today following a €240,000 investment. The facility had been undergoing renovations since last Autumn, following numerous health and safety concerns. The new equipment includes a wide array of accessible and wheelchair friendly features such as carousels, a ramped deck and sensory communication play panels. Cathaoirleach of the West Clare Municipal District, Lahinch Fine Gael Councillor Bill Slattery says it's a major boost for the community.

Bhí cruinniú ag an mgrúghrúpa títhíochta BÁNÚ le feidhmeannaigh na Comhairle Contae i nGaillimh tráthnóna inné.

Beidh agóid ar siúl maidin inniu taobh amuigh de Theach Laighean, ág cur brú ar an Aire Oideachais gealltanais a chomhlíonadh maidir le Gaelcholáiste Synge.

Cathaoirleach an Tionóil Tomás Ó Gealbháin ag caint agus i mbun ceoil le Caoimhín Ó Fearghail.

D'fhógair Roinn na Gaeltachta an tseachtain a chuaigh thart go raibh maoiniú a chur ar fáil acu le hobair chóirithe agus sábháilteachta a dhéanamh ar Choláiste Bhríde Rann na Feirste.

Bliain caite ag an Aire sa bpost- BÁNÚ míshásta le easpa dul chun cinn.

Tá scéim nua curtha ar fáil d'fhéilte agus imeachtaí pobail i ndeisceart na tíre ag IRD Dúiche Ealla agus iad ag tairiscint cupáin athúsáide ar cíos.

Tá lucht leanúna na caide an Daingin ag ullmhú do chluiche ceannais sinsir caide na hÉireann, a bheidh ar siúl i bPáirc an Chrócaigh an Domhnach seo.

Tá maoiniú ceadaithe do Phobalscoil Chloich Cheann Fhaola le obair éigeandála a dhéanamh ar an scoil sa gcaoi agus nach gcaithfear an scoil a dhúnadh.

Tá Tráth na gCeist á eagrú ag Cumann Camógaíochta Chois Fharraige i dTigh Chualáin in Indreabhán.

An Ghaeltacht le bheith i gCluiche Ceannais Peile Idirmheánach na hÉireann Dé Domhnaigh agus feachtas bailiúcháin airgid atá acu.

John Keady, Cathaoirleach Chumann Réalteoalíochta na Gaillimhe. Bíonn lán gealaí ann dhá uair déag sa mbliain, ach beidh sí ann trí huaire déag i mbliana.

Housing shortages, reopening the Cliffs of Moher walking trail, rural depopulation and school spaces have all been highlighted as the major issues to overcome in Clare this year. It comes as this county's Cathaoirligh have been outlining their priorities for 2026. Deputy Mayor of Ennis Pat Daly, Cathaoirleach of the Shannon Municipal District John Crowe, Killaloe MD Cathaoirleach Pat Burke and West Clare Cathaoirleach Bill Slattery joined Alan Morrissey in studio

Tá sé tugtha le fios go foirmeálta ag an chomhlacht Fuinneamh Sceirde Teoranta, FST, don Choimisiún Pleanála go bhfuil siad leis an iarratas pleanála le feirm ghaoithe a fhorbairt amach ó charraigeachaí Sceirde, a tharraingt siar

D'fhógair CLG Dhún na nGall aréir go bhfuil caiftín fhoireann sinsear peile Dhún na nGall, Pádraig Mac Breartaigh as Cill Chartha ag éirí as an pheil idir chontae agus tá Máire linn le cur sios ar Pádraig Mac Breartaigh mar imreoir. Chaith Aodán Mac Fhionnghaile blianta fada ag imirt le Cill Chartha le Pádraig Mac Breartaigh.

Report from Laura Hogan, North East Correspondent

Dhéanfaidh Coiste Forbartha Chnoc Fola i gcomhar le Meitheal Pleanála Teanga an Iarthuaiscirt agus Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Dhún na nGall Siúlóid Nádúr Digiteach Loch an Inbhir a sheoladh go hoifigiúil amárach.

Students from Meán Scoil Mhuire have made regional history by becoming the first in the Midlands to graduate with a University Level 6 Module Certificate in 21st Century STEM Skills from Technological University of the Shannon (TUS). The graduation ceremony took place at the Midlands Showcase on 3 December at TUS, where the school's Transition Year students received their certificates in front of an audience of businesses, educators, and regional innovators. The STEM Passport for Inclusion Programme represents a significant step towards educational equity in the region. Built on the success of similar work with Maynooth University in Longford, the programme was adapted and delivered by TUS after their lecturers shadowed the original Maynooth team. Meán Scoil Mhuire volunteered to be the pilot post-primary school for this Midlands expansion. The qualification now carries substantial weight for students' futures. TUS has recently secured accreditation to offer a DEIS STEM pathway, awarding 50 Leaving Certificate CAO points to programme graduates. This creates a direct route into third-level education and STEM qualifications for students regardless of their backgrounds. Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council, Cllr Garry Murtagh said, "These young people have shown remarkable determination and vision. By completing this demanding university-level programme whilst still in secondary school, they've proven that talent exists everywhere - it simply needs the right opportunities to flourish. This graduation marks the beginning of our ambition to position the Midlands as Ireland's premier region for ICT education and digital innovation." Chief Executive of Longford County Council, Paddy Mahon said, "Education transforms lives, and this programme demonstrates what becomes possible when local government, universities, and schools work in genuine partnership. We're committed to extending the STEM Passport for Inclusion across all Midland counties. Every student who gains these skills and qualifications strengthens not just their own future, but the economic and social fabric of our entire region." The programme's expansion is supported by collaboration between Longford County Council, the STEM Passport for Inclusion team at Maynooth University, TUS, and the Midlands ICT Network. TUS joins MTU Kerry and Maynooth University in delivering this pathway, ensuring students from underrepresented groups gain increased access to STEM careers. A panel discussion at the Midlands Showcase, titled "How STEM in the Midlands is Redefining Ireland's Digital Horizon", featured Christine Collins (Broadband & Digital Officer, Longford County Council), Sabahat Khan (Assistant Chief Executive/CIO, LGMA), Elizabeth Clinton (INFUSE Team Lead, Ericsson), and Shannon Boyle (Teacher, St. Mary's Primary School, Edgeworthstown). The discussion was hosted by Gráinne Seoige. The initiative receives EU Just Transition funding. See more stories here.

The Department of Education was before the Oireachtas Education Committee today in relation to the teacher recruitment crisis in Irish schools.To chat more about what was discussed, Ciara is joined by Cathaoirleach of the committee, Fianna Fáil Deputy Cathal Crowe, and Director of The National Association of Principals and Deputies, Paul Crone.

Tá plean teanga Bhaile an Róba ceadaithe ag an Aire Dara Calleary.

18-year-old Stepan Krykun was part of the delegation of the Ukrainian community in Kerry who met President Zelenskyy yesterday. Jerry also spoke to Senator Mark Daly from Kenmare who as Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann addressed President Zelenskky in the Oireachtas yesterday.

Gas Networks Ireland has announced the country’s new Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve will be located in Cahiracon in Co Clare.   The Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council Michael Foley of Fine Gael and Noel Lynch chair of Ballylongford Enterprise Association and chair of Ballylongford/ Tarbert/Kilcolgan Development Group believe it should have been located on the Tarbert Ballylongford landbank.

Cathaoirleach Éigse Dhiarmuidín - súil chun cinn a chaitheamh ar imeachtaí na hÉigse an deireadh seachtaine seo.

Jerry spoke to Michael Foley who’s Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council and a Fine Gael councillor from Ballylongford in North Kerry. He believes there are too many renewable energy projects proposed for North Kerry. Jerry also spoke to Dr Paul Deane who’s a senior lecturer in clean energy futures at UCC and a researcher at the MaREI Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine, which is also based at UCC.

Seán Ó Coisdealbha, Ceannasaí an Iarthair Údarás na Gaeltachta & Aisling Bhreathnach, Cathaoirleach Choiste Forbartha Chorr na Móna ag labhairt faoi Ghradaim na Gaeltachta.

Ag cur síos ar an droch bhuail atá ar fhoirgnimh na scoile i bPobailscoil Chloich Cheann Fhaola. Tá iarratas déanta chuig an Roinn Oideachas ag an Bhord Bainistíochta do scoil úr, agus cuireadh tugtha don Aire Oideachais Helen Mc Entee cuairt a thabhairt ar an scoil leis na deachrachtaí san fhoirgneamh a fheiceáil.

Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann Senator Mark Daly from Kenmare talks to Jerry about today’s inauguration of Catherine Connolly as the state’s tenth president. He also pays tribute to Michael D Higgins. Fr John Ahern talks about his connections to the former president and why he has such admiration for him.

Ag labhairt ar Jimmy Ó Dochartaigh a fuair bás an tseachtain seo a bhí ina iar-imreoir, coitseáilaí agus uachtarán ar Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Naomh Muire agus Píosa beo a thaifead Michelle Nic Grianna ag comórtas náisiúnta peil na Gaeltachta sna méilte le Jimmy Ó Dochartaigh, sa bhliain 2023.

Tá grúpa nua bhunaithe ar an bhFál Carrach le hiarracht a dhéanamh an baile a chur chun tosaigh agus forbairtí nua a spreagadh ar an mbaile.

The Butler Arms Hotel in Waterville is part of the property portfolio of the Press Up group which has gone into receivership. Cathaoirleach of Kenmare Municipal District Fianna Fáil councillor Norma Moriarty says she understands there have been developments that give hope to the prospect that the hotel may reopen soon.

Former Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council and former Mayor of Tralee, retired Fine Gael councillor Jim Finucane has died at the age of 68. Tánaiste and leader of Fine Gael Simon Harris, Minister Norma Foley, Cathaoirleach of Kenmare Municipal District Norma Moriarty, Cathaoirleach of Castleisland Corca Dhuibhne Municipal District Bobby O’Connell, Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae, Deputy Michael Cahill and former TD John Brassil paid tribute to him. Mr Finucane’s death was sudden. Just over two weeks ago, he was appointed honorary consul of Ukraine for the south-west region.

Tá ómós á léiriú don iar-pheileadóir idirchontae as Contae Mhuineachán, Eugene 'Nudie' Hughes a d'imigh uainn ag tús na seachtaine. Tá Raymond Mc Hugh linn le cur síos a dhéanamh ar á chara.

Osclaíodh foirgneamh nua Ionad Éigeandála um Éigniú na Gaillimhe inné.

That’s the claim being made by billionaire John Collision of Stripe who fears this country is being stifled by red tape and can’t keep up with the demand to live, work and invest here. Minister Patrick O’Donovan also believes local authorities should be more transparent in their spending and should be brought before Oireachtas committees to explain their spending. Jerry got the views of Fianna Fáil councillor Mikey Sheehy from the Tralee Municipal District, Killarney MD’s John O’Donoghue of Kerry Independent Alliance, Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council Michael Foley of Fine Gael who represents the Listowel MD, and independent councillor for the Kenmare MC, Johnny Healy-Rae.

Go dtuigeann sí go maith go bhfuil próiseas fada i gceist le h-aitheantas mar Bhaile Seirbhíse Gaeltachta a bhaint amach.

An coiste ag iarraidh go mbeadh pianós a ghearradh ar an Ioruaidh as ró-iascach i bhfarraigí na hÉireann.

Cathaoirleach ar Chill na Martra ag féachaint chun cinn ar chluiche ceannais an chontae sa roinn Sinsir A i gcoinne Cnoc na Graí.

Aodhán Ó Maoileoin, Cathaoirleach Choiste Chumann Sacair Chois Fharraige. Beidh a gcruinniú cinn bhliana ag Cumann Sacair Chois Fharraige an tseachtain seo chugainn agus iad sa tóir ar dhaoine a bheadh sásta a dhul ar choiste an chumainn.

Tá maoiniú faighte ag Comhairle Ceantair Ghleann Fhinne ón Clár Leadar chun comhairleoirí a fhostú le Straitéis Athghiniúna a ullmhú do Cheantair Ghleann Fhinne.

Tá an cead pleanála don iarratas a bhí déanta ag Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Charna-Caiseal le forbairt a dhéanamh ar a gcuid áiseanna ar Pháirc Mhic Dara i gCarna, diúltaithe ag Comhairle Contae na Gaillimhe.

Bhí Donnchadh Ó hÉallaithe ag caint thar cheann Bhánú ag comhdháil de chuid ICSH, Comhairle na hÉireann um Thithíocht Shóisialta.

Deir Uisce Éireann, in ainneoin aois an infrastruchtúir, go bhfuil caighdeán an uisce ar an Charraig inghlactha. Ní ghlacann Coiste Forbartha na Carraige leis an chaighdéan seo.