24/10/2021
24/10/2021
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The cover of Seán Ó Súilleabháin's new book Longford’s Republican Story 1900-2000 which will be launched in a series of events over the coming week
Laura Gilmore Anderson
Some of the cash which was retrieved following a search carried out earlier today
Some of the cash and drugs which were seized by gardaí earlier today
Deaths in Longford - Friday October 22, 2021
Garda divers are this afternoon combing a stretch of the River Shannon in Rooskey after a man was spotted entering the water last night.
The scene of the damage which was caused to Cooney's Hotel in Ballymahon last year
A woman whose family were caught up in a bitter traveller feud in Longford was expected to reappear in the local district court this week after allegedly being found in the possession of a hatchet.
Minister for Communications Eamon Ryan is coming under mounting calls to speed up the rollout of broadband across County Longford
Longford Train Station, where gardaí were called to find a homeless mother of 12 lying asleep in front of a bus as it prepared to depart
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Some of the cash and drugs which were seized by gardaí earlier today
The scene of the damage which was caused to Cooney's Hotel in Ballymahon last year
Garda divers are this afternoon combing a stretch of the River Shannon in Rooskey after a man was spotted entering the water last night.
Some of the cash which was retrieved following a search carried out earlier today
Dylan Farrell (who scored 1-7) on the attack for Killashee in breaking away from Connolly's opponent Daire Duggan. Action from the IFC semi-final Photo: Syl Healy
Deaths in Longford - Friday October 22, 2021
A woman whose family were caught up in a bitter traveller feud in Longford was expected to reappear in the local district court this week after allegedly being found in the possession of a hatchet.
The cover of Seán Ó Súilleabháin's new book Longford’s Republican Story 1900-2000 which will be launched in a series of events over the coming week
Laura Gilmore Anderson
SUV driver arrested for driving while disqualified for the THIRD time this week
Tánaiste publishes revised Work Safely Protocol
ALERT: Gluten-free product recalled from Irish sports shop
Glen Edwards McGuiness crowned winner of Glow Up Ireland (Image: Ruth Medjbr)
Nadim Hussain came to Ireland from India after his parents were killed during a conflict in March of 2018.
'A communication breakdown' - Over 20,000 people awaiting Irish citizenship decision
Shane Kiernan on the ball for Mostrim in breaking away from Colmcille opponent Fergal Sheridan. Action from the SFC semi-final Photo: Syl Healy
Rob Manley of Longford Town in action against Lee Grace of Shamrock Rovers Picture: Seb Daly/Sportsfile
Dylan Farrell (who scored 1-7) on the attack for Killashee in breaking away from Connolly's opponent Daire Duggan. Action from the IFC semi-final Photo: Syl Healy
Abbeylara Handball Club members Fintan Creamer, Jenny Mahon, Christopher Kiernan and Johnathan Mahon
Fergal Sheridan on the ball for Colmcille ahead of Granard opponent Derek Sheridan. Action from the SFC quarter-final on Sunday Photo: Syl Healy
Alan Hudson, the manager of the Ballymahon Intermediate football squad Photo: Syl Healy
Former Leitrim All-Star Seamus Quinn, the manager of Sean Connolly's Intermediate football squad Photo: Syl Healy
Longford Town defender Aaron O'Driscoll pictured in action against Shamrock Rovers striker Rory Gaffney in the league clash at Bishopsgate at the end of May
Westmeath native Adrian Moran, the new manager of the Longford senior hurling squad
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ICMSA president Pat McCormack
Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue
IFA President Tim Cullinan
Longford Tourism is launching a video to promote EZxploring in Longford
Granard's Knights & Conquests Heritage Centre is preparing for a 'spooktacular' Halloween
A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings comes to Backstage Theatre on Saturday, October 23
The legendary Phil Coulter will perform at Landmark Live on Thursday, October 21
Government and health officials have been encouraging the approximately 370,000 people who are not vaccinated, or are not fully vaccinated, to get the jab.
'Truly alarming' - TD says latest EPA report shows Ireland's climate action failure
Minister Humphreys announces funding for Outdoor Recreation.
Nightclubs will re-open in Ireland tonight in line with new Government guidelines
Longford County Council’s rent collection rate is 89% and it has been above the national average since 2016.
Operation Blue Santa will see local Gardaí don the blue and white suit and visit schools
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