- Trust in politicians 'remains low'
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- Detectives shocked by brutal murder
- Callely freed after expenses quiz
- Poisoned red kite ninth to die
- Garland case probed by prosecutors
- Inmate held over on-the-run murder
- Kenny answers 'insincerity' claims
- Seventh arrest over Johnson murder
- Donegal homes shaken by earthquake
- Bomb team defuses Dublin device
News
Longford emigrant tells of Brazil bar shooting horror
A Co Longford father of one has cheated death after being shot by an armed gang while on holiday in South America.
Mother who appears on RTE gameshow returns to find house robbed
A well known Co Longford Irish dancing school teacher has told of her horror at returning to find her home robbed just hours after appearing on popular RTE gameshow ‘Winning Streak’.
‘Law will not allow people to resort to violence’
The recent introduction of a new law which allows homeowners to use reasonable force against intruders in their own homes has been given a guarded welcome by the county’s most senior Garda chief.
Longford Chamber calls for Longford Town Mayor’s resignation
The political future of Longford Town Mayor Cllr James Keogh is the subject of heightened speculation this evening after a local business group called for his immediate resignation.
Granard mourns Damien Dawson
The entire community of Granard has been plunged into sadness this week, with the untimely death of 39-year-old Damien Dawson, Coolarty, Granard, Co Longford following a road traffic accident at Granardkill in the early hours of last Sunday morning.
Sport
Longford U-21s get Hastings Cup campaign off to flying start
Backboned by quite a few of the team that reached the Leinster Championship final last year, the current Longford U-21 squad will be hoping to achieve another extended run in the race for the provincial title this season and the preparation continued with a comfortable win over Leitrim in Round 1 of the Hastings Cup Tournament at Keenan Park, Ardagh on Saturday last.
Ardagh native Philip Kiernan appointed new Westmeath selector
Former Ardagh and Longford footballer Philip Kiernan has been appointed a selector with the Westmeath senior football squad for 2012.
Lifestyle
British food critic comes unstuck on visit to Granard
A well-known British food and drink critic was left red-faced by Dublin Airport security this week when three pots of homemade jam he purchased from a north Longford country market were confiscated from his hand luggage.
Community
Carrigallen
THE MONTH OF JANUARY RENOWNED FOR SEVERE WIND STORMS: The night of the “big wind” occurred on Sunday 6th January 1839 and because it caused more widespread damage in Ireland than any storm on record. This storm has become part of Irish history of its severeness and the damage it caused all over Ireland. Houses blown down ,families had to sleep out in barns if they came off safe. This was due to winds that reached 20 miles per hour. The only storm which came close to this also occurred in the,month of January. This was on the night of 11th January 1974 when terrible winds which reached 124 mph in a number of places which uprooted trees many falling on cars and houses which also disrupted electricity supplies to 150,000 homes but this storm was only light in comparison with the night of the ”big wind” on 5th Jan 1839 which gave no warning of what was to come. On the night there was a heavy fall of snow across the country. Strong winds and heavy winds followed by midnight.The winds reached hurricane force across the lands killing hundreds tearing down buildngs and frightening the entire population. It is estimated that up to 30 people lost their lives and a large number of homes in Ireland suffered damage including churches. Historic ruins of castles monuments in cemeteries were knocked down and broken. The west of Ireland was also badly hit. In Westport Co Mayo fifteen hundred trees were blown down (uprooted). Farmers were badly hit not only had they to contend with damage to their homes and outbuildings their animals were scattered by the storm. Stacks of corn and hay were also blown away leaving no fodder for their animals. All who survived this terrible storm were wiped out in 7 years later with the great Famine which followed. So the thing is we should not complain.
Mohill
ROSALEEN REYNOLDS: There was deep regret in the community on hearing of the death of Rosaleen Reynolds Clarasminagh Mohill who died in the tender care of the doctors, nurses and staff at Sligo General Hospital on the 18th January 2012. Rosaleen was a very gentle lovely lady, a caring wife mother sister and obliging neighbour who will be sadly missed by the many friends she made down through the years. The very large attendance at her requiem Mass here in St Patricks Church at which Fr Pat Murphy PP paid tributes to Rosaleen and the lovely music song added to the solemnity of this very occasion, was indeed testimony to the high esteem in which she and her family were held by the whole community and to whom we offer our sincere sympathy. May her dear soul rest in peace.
Loch Gowna
ENGAGEMENT: Congratulations to Trina Smith,Portanure Loch Gowna and Brendan Shovlin Dunkineely Co Donegal on their recent engagement. We wish them health and happiness in their future life.
Ballinagh
MUSIC: Tin whistle lessons have resumed and take place on Saturday mornigs at the usual time. For further information talk to Ann 086 8154407.
Ballymahon
Community Alert: The next Community Alert Meeting for the Gurteen Area will take place next Wednesday 25 th January in the GAA Clubhouse, Ballymahon @8:30pm. During the previous Meeeting; our Committee was elected.
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Weather for Longford, Ireland
Saturday 28 January 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 5 C to 6 C
Wind Speed: 7 mph
Wind direction: South
Tomorrow
Heavy rain
Temperature: 5 C to 8 C
Wind Speed: 6 mph
Wind direction: South west
