Gaelic Games
Longford Slashers master Mostrim to take title
A strong second half performance from Longford Slashers saw them capture the Reserve Football League 1 title with a fine win over Mostrim in a very entertaining final at Michael Fay Park on Sunday last.
Joe O’Brien disappointed with Croke Park defeat
Despite losing the Lory Meagher Cup Final, Longford captain Joe O’Brien is hopeful that the squad can stay together and mount a strong challenge in the competition and also the league next year.
Warwickshire the superior side as Longford go down
Longford went into the final in a confident frame of mind after flooring Fermanagh by the most emphatic margin of 18 points in their previous game.
longford hurlers fail in final
The Longford hurlers headed to Croke Park on Saturday last with high hopes of winning the Lory Meagher Cup for the second time.
Soccer
Longford Town away to Athlone Town on Friday
Tony Cousins takes his in-form Town team to Athlone on Friday night next to play Roddy Collins side who are now in joint second place alongside Mervue United, both of whom had good victories over the weekend.
Longford Town stretch lead at the top of the table
Longford Town stretched their lead at the top of the First Division table to nine points with a comfortable win over Wexford Youths at City Calling Stadium on Saturday evening last.
St. Pat’s go through after extra-time
St. Patrick’s Athletic . . . . . . 2 Longford Town . . . . . . . . . . . 0
National Sport
McIlroy frustrated with final round
Rory McIlroy admitted frustration had got the better of him as he damaged one of his clubs in the final round of the US Open at Merion.
Dawn delivers in thriller
Dawn Approach got his career back on track with victory in a thrilling finish to the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot.
O'Brien flies Flag at Leopardstown
Flying The Flag drops back to Listed level from Classic class as he tackles Thursday's Glencairn Stakes at Leopardstown.
Lions keeps the life in Brian
Brian O'Driscoll feels being on this year's British and Irish Lions tour is helping to keep him young.
Cambridge Dun and dusted
Duntle won at Royal Ascot for the second successive year when coming out on top in a tight finish to the Duke of Cambridge Stakes.
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Weather for Longford, Ireland
Thursday 20 June 2013
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 12 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 8 mph
Wind direction: South
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 11 C to 17 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: South west
