News
One on One: Peter Kelly video
In the first of a series of interviews, the Longford Leader talks to former Longford councillor and TD, Peter Kelly.
Budget cuts hit Granard Town Hall plans
Plans to carry out an extensive refurbishment of Granard Town Hall suffered a major setback this week following news that the government cannot proceed with the scheme because of budgetary cutbacks.
Nurse who got debt write down hopes it will help others
The nurse at the centre of a media frenzy after getting a €152,000 write down on her mortgage has said she hopes her story gives hope to others in similar situations.
Cycle for Sophie
Paramedics from Longford will take part in a special fundraiser in aid of Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin on the weekend of May 26 and May 27. Baby Sophie Mahon was born October 2011 and was immediately rushed to Crumlin when it was discovered that she suffered from renal and cardiac problems. Sophie survived, and while still a patient at the hospital, is making strong progress. Sophie’s mother, Leona, and father, Hugh, live in Tullamore. Leona is a paramedic with the midlands’ division of the National Ambulance Service, Portlaoise. Colleagues from the seven stations in the midlands will cycle from Longford to Edenderry on Saturday May 26, visiting Ballymahon, Athlone and Mullingar.
Attempts to reduce dogs put down in Longford
Longford Dog Pound with the help of Animal Heaven, Animal Rescue (AHAR) are attempting to reduce the number of dogs being put to sleep in the county after a huge jump in the figures last year.
Sport
Sheridan determined to make impression in Leinster football video
Longford goalkeeper Damien Sheridan admits Longford have let themselves down in recent Championships, but says the desire is always there to win.
“We will have to be at our best to beat them” - Glenn Ryan
Having guided Longford to back-to-back promotions and two national league titles in successive years manager Glenn Ryan is after the one thing that has eluded him since taking charge of the county squad - a Leinster Championship first round win.
Taking Longford Cycle Tour to the road
All local routes are gearing up for the third Longford Cycle Tour which takes place on Sunday, June 24 next. Organised by Longford Sports Partnership and in association with Longford Tourism, Mid West Road Club and the Health Service Executive (HSE), the weekend event will welcome cycling enthusiasts from all over Ireland, all fit and ready to take on the routes of north Longford,
Barden looking for Leinster Championship win video
Longford captain Paul Barden is eager put Longford’s previous Leinster Championships behind him with a awin against Laois on Sunday.
Skelly and Greene hopeful on Longford success video
Leinster Council chairman Martin Skelly and PRO John Greene have said it will be hard to remain impartial on Sunday when Longford face Laois in the Leinster Championship.
Video
Sheridan determined to make impression in Leinster football video
Longford goalkeeper Damien Sheridan admits Longford have let themselves down in recent Championships, but says the desire is always there to win.
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Lifestyle
A night with Longford County Choir
Longford County Choir is preparing for a concert to close the Easter Season. This concert will take place in St Mel’s Cathedral Centre, Longford on Sunday May 27 at 7.30pm.
Edgeworthstown writer unveils the ‘Witch’
It’s the tale of two witch hunts - one set in contemporary Scotland, the other 500 years previous. A policeman hunts down the killer of a sexual predator, unaware that he is actually involved in a witch hunt.
The Three Tenors in Roscommon
On Saturday May 19 next the Roscommon Arts Centre will come alive with the Three Tenors - Declan Kelly, Morgan Crowley, and David Martin. This thrilling concert is packed with the world’s most beautiful and magical feel-good songs, from Sinatra (My Way/New York, New York), Lionel Richie (3 times a Lady) Michael Jackson (Heal The World), Simon & Garfunkel (Bridge Over Troubled Water), and Leonard Cohen (Hallelujah) to Pavarotti (Nessun Dorma) and Elvis (Love Me Tender / Can’t Help Falling in Love), plus a rousing Irish Selection.
Longford Swimming pool granted €208,000
Longford Town Council has been allocated €208, 670 for a range of efficiency works for the swimming pool in Longford.
Community
Ballinalee
summer camp: Killoe Summer Camp will take place from Monday, July 9th to Friday, July 13th at St. Theresa’s N.S., Killoe. It will cater for children between the ages of 4 and 12. It promises to be a fun filled week of various games and activities. For further information or to book a place contact Clara Brady on 086 3581715 or Lorraine McCloughry on 087 2288159.
Kenagh
Community Games: Kenagh Community Games 2012 - results: Girls Preschool Race: 1st Mia Rowan, 2nd Eimear Farrell. U6 60m 1st Leah Carberry, 2nd Rachel Flanagan, 3rd Carly Flood, 4th Riona Kelly, U8 60m 1st Micheala Hall, 2nd Shauna Flood, 3rd Tori McCormack, 4th Aoibhinn Kelly; 80m 1st Micheala Hall, 2nd Shauna Flood, 3rd Aoibhinn Kelly, 4th Tori McCormack; U10 100m 1st Ciara Farrell, 2nd Lillian Casserly, 3rd Grainne Donohue, 4th Niamh Farrell; 200m 1st Ciara Farrell, 2nd Lillian Casserly, 3rd Grainne Donohue; 60m Hurdles 1st Ciara Farrell, 2nd Lillian Casserly, 3rd Grainne Donohue, 4th Niamh Farrell; U12: 100m 1st Robyn Molloy, 2nd Rebecca Plummer; 600m 1st Robyn Molloy 2nd Rebecca Plummer; Ball Throw 1st Robyn Molloy, 2nd Rebecca Plummer; U14: 100m 1st Aoife Geraghty; 80m Hurdles 1st Aoife Geraghty; Long Puck 1st Aoife Geraghty, 2nd Robyn Molloy, 3rd Rebecca Plummer; Long Jump 1st Robyn Molloy, 2nd Rebecca Plummer; Boys - Preschool Race 1st Niall Curley, 2nd Keelan Clarke, 3rd Sé Hegarty, 4 Sean Carberry; U6 60m 1st Daniel Galvin 2nd Harry Byrne 3rd Adam Curley; U8 60m 1st Gavin Bawle, 2nd Kevin Byrne, 3rd Conor McGann, 4 Cormac McGann; 80m 1st Gavin Bawle, 2nd Kevin Byrne, 3rd Conor McGann, 4 Cormac McGann; U10 100m 1st. St Kyle Hall, 2nd Cian Farrell, 3rd Charlie Patterson 4th Frank Patterson; 200m 1st Kyle Hall, 2nd Charlie Patterson, 3rd Cian Farrell, 4th Frank Patterson; 60m Hurdles 1st Kyle Hall, 2nd Cian Farrell, 3rd Charlie Patterson, 4th Jack Madigan; U12 Loom 1st Dylan Horkan & Cian Nolan, 2nd Keelin McGann, 3rd Jamie Byrne; 600m 1st Dylan Horkan, 2nd Cian Nolan, 3rd Keelin McGann, 4th Jamie Byrne; Long Puck 1st Cian Nolan, 2nd Keelin McGann, 3rd Dylan Horkan; Ball Throw 1st Patrick O’Brien, 2nd Keelin McGann, 3rd Cian Nolan; U14 Loom 1 Thomas McGann 2nd Cian Carberry 3rd Shane Farrell 4th Aaron Kelly; 800m 1st Thomas McGann 2nd Cian Carberry 3rd Ronan Farrell 4th Corey Molloy; 80m Hurdles 1 St Thomas McGann 2nd Cian Carberry 3 Rd Aaron Kelly & Ronan Farrell; Shot Putt 1st Thomas McGann 2nd David Noad 3rd Cian Carberry; Long Jump 1st Cian Carberry, 2nd Jack Patterson, 3rd Corey Molloy; U16: Loom 1st Karl Farrell 2nd Daniel Kelly; 1500m 1st Daniel Kelly; Discus 1st Daniel Kelly 2nd Karl Farrell; County final will take place in Ballymahon on Sunday 10th June 2012. Further details will by issued by text. Thanks to our coach Emmet Kenny who looked after the starting line; Kenagh GAA committee for the use of the pitch and facilities and Alan Percival for his assistance on the day. Michael Duignan for his help with the medals; Tess Doyle who supplied some of the treats for the kids; Fr. Tom and Fintan Farrelly for their help with the notes. Best wishes to all Kenagh swimmers participating in the county finals on Sunday next May 13th.
Clondra
SUMMER CAMP: Stonepark Summer Camp will take place Monday July 16th to Friday July 20th at Stonepark NS. It will cater for children currently attending school. It promises to be a fun filled week of various games and activities. For further information or to book a place contact Lorraine McCloughry on 087 2288159 or Clara Brady on 086 3581715.
Taking Longford Cycle Tour to the road
All local routes are gearing up for the third Longford Cycle Tour which takes place on Sunday, June 24 next. Organised by Longford Sports Partnership and in association with Longford Tourism, Mid West Road Club and the Health Service Executive (HSE), the weekend event will welcome cycling enthusiasts from all over Ireland, all fit and ready to take on the routes of north Longford,
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