News
Mall CE workers to be honoured
A group of around five members belonging to a community employment scheme charged with the upkeep of Longford town’s Mall facility are to receive an award in recognition of their efforts on Saturday afternoon.
79% of Longford homes have paid household charge
Over 10,200 homeowners in Longford have registered their property for the Household Charge, which can be paid up until June 30.
Longford native in Collins lecture
A County Longford native delivered a paper at Dublin’s National Library earlier this week on political violence and the role played by War of Independence icon Michael Collins.
Robbery in Edgeworthstown
A quantity of cash was taken during a robbery which took place in Edgeworthstown this morning (Friday).
TD lashes out at school cutbacks
“Families across the midlands are facing an extremely difficult autumn as education costs soar and the Back to School Allowance is cut,” Fianna Fáil TD Robert Troy stated. The local deputy’s comments come in the aftermath of a €50 cut in the Back to School Allowance and a 5% increase in education costs over the past year. “The Government slashed the Back to School Allowance in the Budget, and those cuts will kick in this summer,” Deputy Troy added. “The allowance is being cut by €50 per child for the new school year. It means the payment for children over the age of 12 will reduce from €250 to €200 this summer, while the payment for children between four and 11 will go down from €150 to €100.”
McDonald’s building up for sale
The building that houses Longford town’s busy McDonald’s fast food outlet has been put up for sale.
Sport
10K Road Race in Carrigallen
Muscular Dystrophy Ireland (MDI) will stage its 2nd Annual 10K Road Race in Carrigallen, Co Leitrim on Saturday, July 6 next. The route will take runners and walkers around the beautiful and picturesque landscape of Leitrim. Food and refreshment will be supplied throughout the day. All levels of fitness will be catered for and everyone is welcome to take part.
Longford Team v Wicklow
The following is the Longford team that has been selected to start against Wicklow in the Leinster Senior Football Championship first round game in Aughrim on Sunday next, throw-in 3.30pm
Longford look good enough to cross the first hurdle
Leinster Senior Football Championship First Round on Sunday next, throw-in 3.30pm
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Paper Preview: May 17 video
A look at some of the main stories in this week’s edition of the Longford Leader.
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Lifestyle
Excitement builds ahead of Ballymahon book launch
Ballymahon’s state of the art library will provide the setting for the launch of a newly compiled poetry book this coming Saturday evening.
10K Road Race in Carrigallen
Muscular Dystrophy Ireland (MDI) will stage its 2nd Annual 10K Road Race in Carrigallen, Co Leitrim on Saturday, July 6 next. The route will take runners and walkers around the beautiful and picturesque landscape of Leitrim. Food and refreshment will be supplied throughout the day. All levels of fitness will be catered for and everyone is welcome to take part.
Longford author on the rise
Alan McMonagle from Longford has been receiving great acclaim for his writing, both at home and internationally. The poet, playwright and short fiction writer from College Park has received awards from the Professional Artists Retreat, the Fundacion Valparaiso, the Banff Centre for Creativity and the Arts Council of Ireland. The writer, who is a son of Seamus and Jean, also received his MA in Writing from NUI Galway in 2007.
Longford actor’s promising career is no Stalemate
Longford actor Jamie McClean is set to play one of the lead roles in the Backstage Theatre’s Canal Studio production of ‘Stalemate’ – a new play written and directed by the theatre’s artist-in-residence, Seamus O’Rourke. The production, is currently being rehearsed ahead of its debut at Backstage this Thursday, May 16, after which the crew will embark on a nationwide tour.
Cnoc Mhuire’s Class of ‘86 celebrates reunion
It is 27 years since the Class of ‘86 sat their Leaving Cert at Cnoc Mhuire in Granard, and on May 4 last a very special occasion was held for students from that year, when a reunion was held in the north Longford town.
Oklahoma! a spectacular musical performance
One cannot help being in a joyous, somewhat uplifted state after seeing St. Mel’s Musical Society’s recent production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic Oklahoma! directed by Leonard Anderson.
Community
Drumreilly
Garadice Gaels Prevail: Garadice Gaels bagged their third brace of U-16 League points with a five point victory over Kiltubrid at the latter’s grounds on a cold and wet evening on Tuesday of last week. For the players there was more to be endured than enjoyed. The Garadice Gaels lineout was Yann Le Guen, Donal McCabe, Jason Prior, Ronan McTague, Ronan Maxwell, Pierce Dolan (0-1), Fergal McTague, Michael Prior (1-0), Niall Stringer, Stephen Meissner (1-0) and Peter Prior (2-2). Sub used: Darragh Maxwell. PS: Garadice Gaels were due to play Glenfarne-Kilty on last Friday in Aughawillan, but G.K. conceded the points
Carrigallen
CELEBRATION OF FIFTY YEARS OF PRIESTHOOD: On Sunday 14th April, 2013 Father Sean McTiernan, a native of the parish of Carrigallen Co Leitrim, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood in a con-celebrated mass at St Marys Church Carrigallen. Co-celebrants were Fathers Patrick Hagan and Tom McDonnell, his colleagues in St Patricks Missionary Society,Kiltegan Co Wicklow. The Mass was attended by his siblings and close family members. Afterwards all assembled for refreshments and joviality at the birthplace of Sean’s late mother at Bredagh, Carrigallen. Fr Sean , the first of a family of five of John (Jack) and Mary Elizabeth (Maimie) McTiernan was born in the village of Carrigallen in 1936. He completed his primary education in Carrigallen National School after which he commenced second level education at Moyne Secondary School (Latin School) Co Longford where , at inter cert level he won a scholarship to St Mels College, Longford. This great achievement ended his daily cycling routine to Moyne. After leaving Cert at St Mels College,Sean in response to a call from God, decided to enter St Patricks Missionary Society where he commenced his studies for the priesthood. After seven years of study he was ordained a priest in April, 1963 at Kiltegan Co Wicklow. Following his ordination Sean was assigned as a missionary to Abakaliki in the South East of Nigeria. In July 1967 a bitter civil war erupted in that country and continued until January 1970. Those years proved to be very difficult and dangerous for missionaries in Nigeria who endeavoured to remain loyal to their flocks. Those missionaries suffered great personal trauma and stress throughout that period. Sean returned to Ireland at that time and commenced a process of recuperation and recovery. Sean was then assigned a teaching post at Moyne School (Latin School) after which he took up appointments in various parishes in Roscommon and Mullingar. He was then appointed to a parish close to Reykjavik in Iceland where he also secured a degree in Icelandic studies in the local university. He is now retired and living at the society headquarters in Kiltegan Co Wicklow. A special word of thanks to Father Denis Murray PP Carrigallen, Co Leitrim for making available St Marys Church for the occasion. Sincere thanks to Ann and Francie Murray and also to John Morrow for their assistance in organising and preparing the church for the celebration.
Ballinamore
May run: The Annual May Run Walk or Roll in aid of Cancer Research / North West Hospice will take place on Sunday May 26th 2013 starting from Aughnasheelin Community Centre at 4 p.m. Entry Fee €10. Sponsorship cards on request – contact Cáit @ 0872123703. Join the walk and you will not only support a good cause but you will also bring your friends and families together for a great fun afternoon. If you can’t walk you can still donate on http://www.mycharity.ie/event/may_walk_run_or_roll/or by contacting the above number. If you’re donating but not walking why not join us for refreshments in the Community Centre following the event.
Cloone
DOGS: Two weeks ago dogs attacked sheep on a local farmer. They killed 2 sheep and eat a lamb. Some dogs came back once more last weekend and killed more sheep belonging to the same farmer. Garda have been notified. All dogs should be locked up or tied up at night not allowed wander around during the night hours. No one should think their dog is harmless. When loose they meet in with other dogs and no one knows what they are capable of.
Excitement builds ahead of Ballymahon book launch
Ballymahon’s state of the art library will provide the setting for the launch of a newly compiled poetry book this coming Saturday evening.
Rooskey
Death: Please pray for the repose of the soul of Noel Fox, brother of Kathleen Connor, Cloonfad, whose funeral mass took place in Tubberclaire, Athlone recently. May he rest in peace.
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