Guo Zhong Chen, 57, of Belvedere Terrace, Mullingar, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for a July 2024 arson attack in Longford that caused over €3m in damage. Judge Kenneth Connolly handed down a 14-year headline sentence at Longford Circuit Court, which was mitigated to ten years and six months with the final … Read more
Beyond the Finish Line: How Extreme Endurance is Redefining Medical Philanthropy When Jordan and Cian Adams crossed the finish line in Dublin after 32 marathons in 32 days, they did more than complete an incredible athletic feat. They highlighted a growing trend in modern philanthropy: the shift from passive donations to “extreme advocacy.” By putting … Read more
The Death of the ‘Mono-Retail’ Mall: Why Sizeable Boxes are Failing For decades, the blueprint for economic growth in mid-sized towns was simple: build a massive shopping center, attract a few anchor tenants and wait for the footfall to follow. The story of the Longford Town Centre—built for €25 million during the Celtic Tiger era … Read more