Longford Leader Kindly add us to your ad blocker whitelist. If you want further access to Ireland's best local journalism, consider subscribing to our ePaper and/or free daily Newsletter . Support our mission and join our community now. ePaper Hagan in council plea to cut verges at hazardous Longford junctions Cllr Gerry Hagan has succeeded in convincing Longford County Council to bring forward the cutting of grass verges at dangerous junctions in the county Reporter: '); Dangerous roadside grass verges are to become a thing of the past after council chiefs agreed to fast-track its tendering process. The move came following an appeal made by Cllr Gerry Hagan at last week's monthly meeting of Longford Municipal District.