18/01/2021
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18/01/2021
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Sign our Longford Leader #BestShot petition calling for pharmacy rollout of Covid-19 vaccine
Longford's 14 day incidence rate of Covid-19 has now dropped to the third lowest in the country
The late Veronica (Vera) Donlon (née Carley), Aughaloughan, Lanesboro, Longford
Longford Women's Link CEO Tara Farrell is the latest in a long line of leading local names to support the Longford Leader's #bestshot campaign
The late James Nally, formerly of Corner House, Ballymahon, Longford
The cost of petrol and diesel is still lower than this time last year
Longford musician Sean Hussey treats social media subscribers to a live performance from the confines of his sitting room. The singer has come in for rave reviews since taking his music to Facebook
Deaths in Longford - Sunday, January 17, 2021
As death toll rises Longford records lowest number of daily new Covid-19 infections
'Questions' still remain over the ins and outs of this year's State examinations, it has been claimed
There will be no St Patrick's Day parade in Longford to the second year in a row, it has been announced
There has been a broad welcome given to the Government's new plan to encourage and empower more staff to work from home
Covid-19 latest: Eleven new cases as Longford's incidence rate falls to 4th lowest in country
Cars queue at the Tullamore drive-through Covid-19 test centre
Longford Chamber President Fiona Fenelon rows in behind #BestShot vaccine drive
Alarming trend as Covid-19 infection rate doubles in Ballymahon with huge spikes in Longford and Granard electoral areas also. Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay
The GAA’s powerful Central Competition Control Committee (CCCC) upheld a Killoe Óg objection dating back to September 2019
Seamus Woods, Chairman of the All-Ireland Post Primary GAA Committee (Pic: Oliver McVeigh/Sportsfile)
Michael Quinn pictured in action for Longford against Tipperary in the 2020 NFL Division 3 game at Pearse Park back on March 1 - his last game for the county before the first Covid-19 lockdown
Rathcline captain Kevin Chapman and manager Gareth Johnston pictured with the Hennessy Cup following the win over Killashee in the 2015 Intermediate Football Championship Final
Raymond Galligan (Cavan), Colin O'Riordan (Tipperary) - whose mum is from Killashee, Co Longford - and Cavan defender Ciaran Brady are nominated for All Star awards
Disappointed Longford manager Padraic Davis pictured following the narrow defeat against Laois in the 2020 Leinster SFC quarter-final at Pearse Park back on November 8 Photo: Ray McManus/Sportsfile
Ciaran Fox, the new manager of the Mullinalaghta senior football squad
Niall Loughlin on the attack for Derry in evading the challenge of Longford defender Barry O'Farrell. Action from the 2020 National Football League Division 3 game at Celtic Park back in October
Longford manager Daire Doyle and players Aodh Dervin and Lee Steacy celebrating promotion to the Premier Division. Longford Town will not return to league action until March
Guests revealed for this week's Late Late Show
Spoken Stories Independence will start this Sunday at 7pm on RTÉ Radio 1
Owners and occupiers of protected structures in County Longford are being encouraged to sign up for an online seminar being hosted by Longford Heritage Officer, Máiréad Ní Chonghaile, on January 13
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Gardaí probe alleged Covid breach at Irish wedding
Retail worker assaulted after 'advising woman of failure to wear face covering' File photo: Image by Leohoho from Pixabay
Dr Tony Holohan urges Longford people to stay at home amid 'gravely concerning' Covid surge across Ireland
Longford musician Sean Hussey treats social media subscribers to a live performance from the confines of his sitting room. The singer has come in for rave reviews since taking his music to Facebook
Deaths in Longford - Sunday, January 17, 2021
Deaths in Longford - Saturday, January 16, 2021
The GAA’s powerful Central Competition Control Committee (CCCC) upheld a Killoe Óg objection dating back to September 2019
The late Pat (Patricia) Murray
Disinfection of Longford Garda Station resulted in a bill of €1,800
Killoe native Gemma O’Gorman and her husband Joe are holding an online bingo event in memory of their late son, Micheál, who sadly passed away at just two months old in March, 2020.
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