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WATCH: HSE Midlands launch ‘Support our frontline’ campaign with some very familiar names and personalities

02/04/20

WATCH | Longford football star Darren Gallagher features in HSE ‘Support our frontline’ campaign

#PlayYourPart to slow down the spread of the virus

Top 12 quieter walks in Longford to enjoy during Covid-19 crisis

Spend some time in the fresh air exploring Longford's hidden gems

22/03/20

Top 12 quieter walks in Longford to enjoy during Covid-19 crisis

Spend some time in the fresh air exploring Longford's hidden gems

Directory: Longford volunteers helping their local communities during the #Covid19 pandemic

Directory: Longford volunteers helping their local communities during the #Covid19 pandemic

19/03/20

Directory: Longford volunteers helping their local communities during the #Covid19 pandemic

A list of useful contact numbers

More than €45,600 allocated to community groups in Longford MD

More than €45,600 allocated to community groups in Longford MD

12/04/20

Granard nurse diagnosed with Covid-19

Franchesca Kelly, gowned and masked up

Granard nurse diagnosed with Covid-19 is eager to recover and get back on the frontline

12/04/20

Longford shows support for national #ShineYourLight initiative

Longford shows support for national #ShineYourLight initiative

11/04/20

A lovely of message of 'Hope' from Longford children

A lovely of message of 'Hope' from Longford children

11/04/20

Gardaí appeal for witnesses for investigation into a serious crash in Boyle, Co Roscommon

Gardaí appeal for witnesses for investigation into a serious crash in Boyle, Co Roscommon

11/04/20

WATCH | Longford girls assisted by their dog Minnie applaud trojan work of our frontline heroes

WATCH | Longford girls assisted by their dog Minnie applaud trojan work of our frontline heroes

WATCH | Longford girls assisted by their dog Minnie applaud trojan work of our frontline heroes

11/04/20

Four more cases of coronavirus in Longford with 839 more cases and 33 new deaths confirmed nationally

Four more cases of coronavirus in Longford with 839 more cases and 33 new deaths confirmed nationally

11/04/20

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A lot of Irish people feel the worst of the coronavirus is behind us and they won't get Covid-19

11/04/20

Longford student asks people to 'please be considerate' of students following State Examinations decision

Leaving Certificate student, Luke Casserly PICTURE: SHELLEY CORCORAN

Longford student asks people to 'please be considerate' of students following State Examinations decision

11/04/20

GALLERY 2 | Hi Grandparents! Sending very special greetings to loved ones across county Longford

GALLERY 2 | Hi Grandparents! Sending very special greetings to loved ones across county Longford

11/04/20

Easter 2020 message from Bishop Francis Duffy

Easter 2020 message from Bishop Francis Duffy

11/04/20

Total number of coronavirus cases Ireland actually stands at 8,089 including positive swabs from Germany

Total number of coronavirus cases Ireland actually stands at 8,089 including positive swabs from Germany

11/04/20

Granard man charged with burglary granted bail

Granard man charged with burglary granted bail

11/04/20

Longford's Spirit Clothing offering a wide range of brands online

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Longford's Spirit Clothing offering a wide range of brands online

10/04/20

GALLERY 1 | Hi Grandparents! Sending very special greetings to loved ones across county Longford

GALLERY 1 | Hi Grandparents! Sending very special greetings to loved ones across county Longford

10/04/20

My Corona: Longford puppy named after Covid-19 virus

My Corona: Longford puppy named after Covid-19 virus

10/04/20

Sinn Féin holding a number of online Easter Commemorations

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Sinn Féin holding a number of online Easter Commemorations

10/04/20

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Be advised!

ALERT: Gardaí issue warning over scam calls about Garda detention due to failure to isolate

10/04/20

‘Historic’ day for Longford as MD council meetings move online

‘Historic’ day for Longford as MD council meetings move online

10/04/20

Longford and Mullinalaghta's David McGivney among 32 players appealing for everyone to stay at home

Longford and Mullinalaghta's David McGivney among 32 players appealing for everyone to stay at home

Longford and Mullinalaghta's David McGivney among 32 players appealing for everyone to stay at home

McGivney puts his weight behind bid to fight the coronavirus

11/04/20

Irish soccer captain Seamus Coleman makes hefty donation to 'Do it for Dan' fundraiser

Irish soccer captain Seamus Coleman makes an incredible donation to fundraiser

Irish soccer captain Seamus Coleman makes an incredible donation to fundraiser

11/04/20

Kildare boxer Eric Donovan wants to livestream free workouts during Covid-19 lockdown - here's how YOU can help him!

Boxer Eric Donovan wants to livestream free workouts during Covid-19 lockdown - here's how YOU can help him!

08/04/20

Basketball championships, set for University of Limerick, postponed

Basketball championships, set for University of Limerick, postponed

08/04/20

Longford rugby club launches LRFConnects Covid-19 initiative

Longford rugby club launches LRFConnects Covid-19 initiative

Longford rugby club launches LRFConnects Covid-19 initiative

08/04/20

Late Conor Connelly was ‘a great ambassador’ for St Mel's College, Longford

Late Conor Connelly was ‘a great ambassador’ for St Mel's College, Longford

06/04/20

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Nurses praise Irish rugby legend after he offers accommodation rent free during Covid-19

06/04/20

Watch | New Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny looking forward to the challenge

Watch | New Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny looking forward to the challenge

Watch | New Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny looking forward to the challenge

05/04/20

Kenagh crew conquer Quest Kenmare

Kenagh crew conquer Quest Kenmare

05/04/20

Cool hand Luke! Big €20,000 win for Luke Wilson in Longford Athletics Club draw

Cool hand Luke! Big €20,000 win for Luke Wilson in Longford Athletics Club draw

05/04/20

Keith Andrews, Damien Duff and Alan Kelly will be part of Stephen Kenny’s backroom team

Stephen Kenny

Keith Andrews, Damien Duff and Alan Kelly will be part of Stephen Kenny’s backroom team

05/04/20

Dr Eddie Murphy: Operation Transformation team back together but keeping well apart

Show host Kathryn Thomas

Dr Eddie Murphy: Operation Transformation team back together but keeping well apart

Longford homes asked to #ShineYourLight for frontline staff during Covid-19 lockdown

Longford homes asked to #ShineYourLight for frontline staff during Covid-19 lockdown

RTÉ seeking applicants for hit show Donncha’s Two Talented - have you got what it takes?

RTÉ seeking applicants for hit show Donncha’s Two Talented - have you got what it takes?

WATCH: Irish people asked to shine a light as a show of Covid-19 solidarity

WATCH | Longford people asked to shine a light as a show of Covid-19 solidarity

24 hour fitness challenge will raise money for Ballymahon's Thomond Lodge Nursing Home

Niall Neary and his granny who is in Thomond Lodge Nursing Home

24 hour fitness challenge will raise money for Ballymahon's Thomond Lodge Nursing Home

This week's RTE Late Late Show guests revealed

This week's RTE Late Late Show guests revealed

This week's RTE Late Late Show guests revealed

Longford and Mullinalaghta's David McGivney among 32 players appealing for everyone to stay at home

Longford and Mullinalaghta's David McGivney among 32 players appealing for everyone to stay at home

A lovely of message of 'Hope' from Longford children

A lovely of message of 'Hope' from Longford children

WATCH | Longford girls assisted by their dog Minnie applaud trojan work of our frontline heroes

WATCH | Longford girls assisted by their dog Minnie applaud trojan work of our frontline heroes

WATCH: Irish university produces 100,000 face visors for HSE staff battling Covid-19

WATCH: Irish university produces 100,000 face visors for HSE staff battling Covid-19

GALLERY 2 | Hi Grandparents! Sending very special greetings to loved ones across county Longford

GALLERY 2 | Hi Grandparents! Sending very special greetings to loved ones across county Longford

GALLERY 1 | Hi Grandparents! Sending very special greetings to loved ones across county Longford

GALLERY 1 | Hi Grandparents! Sending very special greetings to loved ones across county Longford

WATCH: Irish people asked to shine a light as a show of Covid-19 solidarity

WATCH | Longford people asked to shine a light as a show of Covid-19 solidarity

WATCH | Longford med student pens amazing Covid-19 musical number

WATCH | Longford med student pens amazing Covid-19 musical number

WATCH | 'I need some loo roll': Arva family creates hilarious video during Covid-19 lockdown

WATCH | 'I need some loo roll': Arva family creates hilarious video during Covid-19 lockdown

PICTURES | Looking back on a St Patrick's Day with a difference

PICTURES | Looking back on a St Patrick's Day with a difference

WATCH | Gavin James performs Somewhere Over The Rainbow on The Late Late Show

WATCH | Gavin James performs Somewhere Over The Rainbow on The Late Late Show

Watch | Big Mick thanks 'wonderful' fans

Watch | Big Mick thanks 'wonderful' fans

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Cavan General Hospital in lockdown as seventy doctors and nurses infected by coronavirus

The late Tommy McCormack pictured with the Sam Maguire Cup

People line streets of Ballymahon to bid farewell to highly respected GAA personality and businessman Tommy McCormack

Five new cases of coronavirus confirmed in county Longford

One in three cars stopped at a Covid-19 checkpoint in Longford yesterday contained passengers over the age of 70

Leaving Certificate student, Luke Casserly PICTURE: SHELLEY CORCORAN

Longford student asks people to 'please be considerate' of students following State Examinations decision

Four men arrested and charge following serious incident in Tullamore

Four men arrested and weapons seized following incident in Midlands town

Four more cases of coronavirus in Longford with 839 more cases and 33 new deaths confirmed nationally

CREDIT: Carlow/Kilkenny Gardaí

Driver 'lets the side down' after Gardaí catch him several times over drink driving limit

Tragedy as man in his 40s dies in car collision on Saturday morning

Tragedy as man in his 40s dies in car collision on Saturday morning

WATCH | Longford med student pens amazing Covid-19 musical number

Incredible!

'Traffic is bumper to bumper,' shocking footage shows people heading off on their holidays

Gardaí appeal for witnesses for investigation into a serious crash in Boyle, Co Roscommon

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