Great energy as Longford reopens for business
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It’s been the best part of 14 months in the making, but from next week the economic shackles inflicted by Covid-19 will finally be loosened as Longford’s retail industry reopens its doors to business.
The first chinks of fiscal salvation will come next Monday when hairdressers, barbers and personal services such as beauticians and nail salons welcome customers back for the first time in several months.
In conjunction with the reestablishment of intercounty travel from May 10 alongside the reinstatement of galleries, museums and libraries, all eyes will turn to Monday week when retailers can finally pick up where Covid-19 had them off at Christmas.
BREAKING: Longford s St Patrick s Day parade cancelled as Covid-19 concerns grow
No festival celebrations for second year in succession due to rising public health fears
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The streets of Longford will be without St Patrick s Day Festival celebrations for the second year in succession, the Leader can reveal this evening.
Longford Chamber of Commerce President Fiona Fenelon confirmed the decision to this website earlier today, saying the move was unavoidable in the wake of growing case numbers and hospital admission rates from Covid-19.