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County Chairman Pat Cahill

Newly re-branded Pearse Park to stage inaugural game

This weekend marks somewhat of a noted departure for GAA fans as the newly re-named Glennon Brothers Pearse Park hosts its first game as Longford take on Offaly in Division Three of the National Football League.

Gardai are this week appealing for the public's help into a number of break-ins around Longford town.

Theft at local nightclub

A popular Longford town nightclub was one of a number of premises targeted by thieves over the past seven days, gardai revealed earlier this week.

Council executives successfully held talks with senior management from a large scale Longford town employer earlier today (Thursday) in a bid to save up to 50 jobs.

Fifty jobs saved after last ditch council talks

Doubts hanging over the possible loss of up to 50 jobs at a well-known Longford town manufacturer have been averted this afternoon (Thursday), longfordleader.ie can reveal.

Some members of the Wetlands Heritage Ireland with Michael Nevin from Longford County Enterprise Board and Tim Caffrey Longford County Manager.   Photo: Michelle Ghee. www.gphotos.ie

Ambitious three-year plan to double tourism locally

The Longford tourism sector should grow by 50 percent between now and 2015, according to Bernadette Mullarkey of Bane Mullarkey consultancy.

Thousands set to give up on health cover

A leading health insurance expert has said thousands of people in Longford could pull out from health insurance cover as a result of recent levy and premium hikes.

National rss

Assembly blasted over ferry closure

One of the key men behind the failed bid to keep afloat the Swansea-Cork ferry has launched a stinging attack on the Welsh Government for its "inaction" in trying to save the service.

Sheen proud of uncle's IRA past

Hollywood actor Martin Sheen has declared himself proud of his uncle's IRA past.

Missing seamen search wound down

The search for two fishermen who have been missing since their trawler sank off the Cork coast nearly three weeks ago is to be gradually wound down.

Bill for hard-hit homeowners fails

Proposals for new legislation aimed at protecting struggling mortgage holders in danger of losing their homes has been shot down.

Dublin accused over children's home

The Irish Government has been accused of discriminating against Protestants by failing to pay compensation for mistreatment at a children's home.

Business rss

Kathy Casey (left) and Chris Keenan (right) pictured with Steve Earle in 2009. Photo: Ronnie Norton.

Johnny Keenan Banjo Festival moves to Tullamore

Longford town will not host this year’s Johnny Keenan Banjo Festival after organisers announced that they are to move the event to Tullamore. In what will be a devastating blow to the local economy, the organisers said the event could not be financially sustained in Longford.

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Weather for Longford, Ireland

Sunday 05 February 2012

5 day forecast

Today

Light rain

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Temperature: 5 C to 8 C

Wind Speed: 9 mph

Wind direction: South west

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Temperature: 5 C to 11 C

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