News
Longford man offers land for new hospital
A former Longford GAA midfielder, along with his business partner, have offered eight acres of land at the old racecourse in the Phoenix Park in Dublin to build the new National Children’s Hospital - at a reported saving of €210m to building at the Mater site.
Keogh faces possible censure for publicly advocating ‘no’ vote
Cllr James Keogh faces possible censure from the Fine Gael party after the Longford Town Mayor said he would be voting ‘no’ in the upcoming Fiscal Stability Treaty.
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.
Text alert helps Granard Gardai swoop on Dublin-based gang
A notorious Dublin based gang, suspected of carrying out burglaries across counties Cavan and Leitrim, are facing potentially lengthy jail terms after gardai arrested all three members in north Longford.
Longford Leader Death Notices
Patrick ‘Patsy’ Nolan - The death has taken place of Patrick ‘Patsy’ Nolan, Ballymahon and late of London, Lacken, and Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford on 15 May 2012.
Sport
Ryan looks ahead to Laois clash video
Longford manager Glenn Ryan has declared that all is well in the Longford camp ahead of this Sunday’s Leinster championship opener this weekend. When asked to account for the reasons behind Longford’s scintillating league form, he reponded that he could only identify ‘a lot hard work’ as the prime factor in the success, and he was quick to insist that the League has been and gone, and he is only interested in looking forward.
F1 racing in Dublin this June
Portadown’s Adam Carroll, who led Team Ireland to a historic victory in the A1GP series in 2009, has been confirmed to perform at the upcoming Bavaria City Racing Dublin.
Burnett qualifies for his fourth Olympics
Longford man Derek Burnett, 41, is the latest addition to the list of Olympians representing Ireland at London 2012.
Diane O’Hora guiding the county in the right direction
Longford ladies manager Diane O’Hora couldn’t contain her pride after her side defeated Limerick in the National League Division 4 Final on Sunday last and in doing so gained promotion to Division 3.
Video
Ryan looks ahead to Laois clash video
Longford manager Glenn Ryan has declared that all is well in the Longford camp ahead of this Sunday’s Leinster championship opener this weekend. When asked to account for the reasons behind Longford’s scintillating league form, he reponded that he could only identify ‘a lot hard work’ as the prime factor in the success, and he was quick to insist that the League has been and gone, and he is only interested in looking forward.
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Lifestyle
Emigration monument set for Longford town’s Centenary Square
The Artistic Features committee of Longford Town Council and Longford County Council announced earlier this week, the commissioning of a striking sculptural work to be located at Centenary Square in Longford town. The piece by the well known Mayo sculptor Rory Breslin is entitled ‘The Longford Emigrant’.
Rose of Tralee regional finals
The 2012 regional finals of the Rose of Tralee will take place on Thursday May 31 to Sunday June 3 next in the Heritage Hotel, Portlaoise where Longford Rose Emily Hughes will be hoping to make it to the finals in Tralee.
Longford drivers are more careful
Figures released by the Central Bank last week reveal a significant overall reduction in the number and expense of motor insurance claim costs in Longford.
Horticultural course celebrates 10 years in Edgeworthstown
The renowned National Learning Network horticultural training course is celebrating its tenth anniversary at the Manor in Edgeworthstown this summer.
Leitrim Vintage & Heritage Club Car Run
Leitrim Vintage & Heritage Club will host a car run on Sunday, May 13 next at the Weir Lodge, Rooskey. Proceedings kick off at 12pm and all those wishing to participate are asked to assemble from 11:45am.
Community
Emigration monument set for Longford town’s Centenary Square
The Artistic Features committee of Longford Town Council and Longford County Council announced earlier this week, the commissioning of a striking sculptural work to be located at Centenary Square in Longford town. The piece by the well known Mayo sculptor Rory Breslin is entitled ‘The Longford Emigrant’.
A look at the stories making the front page video
In the first of our daily updates, we take a look at what’s making the front page of this week’s Longford Leader.
Loch Gowna
ACTIVE AGE: Active Age 3 day tour. Our annual 3 day tour to Wexford will take place on Tuesday 10th July and return on Thursday 12th July. Cost of tour 200 euro. Anyone interested in travelling please leave a deposit or full payment at Loch Gowna Post office. More details at a later date.
Ballinalee
LOTTO: The numbrrs drawn last week were 13,19,23,29. 5 X 20 euro Paddy Brady,Fiona Kenny Mary Thompson Mick Devine Edel Cadam. Sellers prize Pad Devine. Next draw will take place on Monday in Rawles at 9pm.
Ardagh
HOLY COMMUNION: Congratulations to the following children who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday last. Luke Cauneen,Dylan Fay, Cathal Farrell, Diarmuid Farrell, Brendan Finnan,Jack Gallagher,Daniel Hayden,Sean Hogan,Ronan Keenan,John O’Meara, Shane Quinn,Adam Reilly,Daniel; Haughey,Jack Mulleady, Niamh Gogan, Haidee Temple,Sarah Forde, Maria Corkery,Ashling Farrell, Tammy Keegan, Alison Keegan Katie Lynch, Melissa O’Kane, Sarah Thompson,Leia Victory, Emma Mulligan.
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Thursday 17 May 2012
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