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Late William (Bill) McEvoy, 31 The Green, Lanesboro, Co Longford and formerly Emo, Co Laois

RIP: Longford mourns death of very diligent and respected businessman
Late William (Bill) McEvoy, 31 The Green, Lanesboro, Co Longford and formerly Emo, Co Laois
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Hazel Johnston is photographed following her talk with Lanesboro Community College’s Guidance Counsellor Cóilín O’Brien

Longford woman talks to students about her apprenticeship journey

Roberto Riozzi and Niall Donlon in St Mary’s Hall, Lanesboro last Saturday for the Bord na Móna and ESB Lanesboro and Ballyleague Reconnection and Recollection Day, reconnecting Bord na Móna and ESB families

Longford remembers immense contribution of Bord na Móna & ESB workers

Regina Donnellan, owner of LanesBrew Coffee on Main Street, Lanesboro, County Longford, who won the Established Businesswoman of the Year award at the Network Ireland National Businesswoman Awards in Galway

Terrific achievement as Longford business woman wins prestigious award

Brendan McGlynn has been appointed as the new Principal of Lanesboro Community College

New principal of Longford secondary school is excited for the future

Late Thomas McCarthy (Cool T), Longford Road, and formerly The Green, Lanesboro, Co Longford (former Defence Forces)

RIP: Faithful comrade Cool T leaves community with wonderful memories

Late John (Johnny) Connor, Fortwilliam, Newtowncashel, Co Longford

Longford saddened by death of wonderful neighbour and diligent farmer

Late Edward (Eddie Joe / Ned) Cox, Tullyvrane, Lanesboro, Longford

Longford mourns death of 'wonderful family man and great storyteller'

Late Claire Ward (née Bawle), Cullentra, Newtowncashel, Longford

RIP: Longford mourns death of lady who possessed a love of rural life

Late Betty Murphy (née McDermott), Gortgallon, Ballyleague, Lanesboro and formerly of Carkfree, Ballinameen, Boyle, Co Roscommon

RIP: 'Great shock' following death of compassionate lady Betty Murphy

Late Pat Carberry, Annaly Park, Longford and formerly of Clontuskert, Lanesboro, Co Roscommon

RIP: Longford man Pat Carberry was 'renowned for his abilities as a technical ge...

Roscommon captain Diarmuid Murtagh celebrates with the Nestor Cup and his teammates in the dressing room after their win over Galway Picture: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

‘Cometh the hour cometh the man’: Murtagh leads Roscommon to Connacht glory
Diarmuid Murtagh, in lifting the J.J. Nestor Cup is following in the illustrious St Faithleach’s footsteps of his brother Ciaráin in 2017, Danny Murray in 1980 and Paddy Lindsey in 1979 as Roscommon Connacht Senior Championship winning captains
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A 'Clyne' time: Proud Longford dad and grandfather basks in glow of sporting suc...

Conor Casey pictured at the passing out with his wife Julie and their triplets Jack, Holly and Lauren

Congratulations: Longford man celebrates with family after passing out as a Gard...

The Late Rosemary Slattery (née Reynolds), Grange South, Mullingar, Westmeath / Lanesboro, Longford

RIP: Longford mourns death of lady who worked in New York with leading fashion d...

Advisory issued to Longford locals over upcoming army and Garda training activit...

Advisory issued to Longford locals over upcoming army and Garda training activit...

An unforgettable weekend of open-water swimming, riverside adventure, and family fun is set to take place in the Lanesboro / Ballyleague area

Excitement builds in Longford ahead of Gaelforce Great River Swim

Late John Lawlor, Rathcline, Lanesboro, Longford

RIP: Longford mourns death of 'excellent fitter' and great community man John La...

Lough Ree Power Plant, Lanesboro.

Longford group seeks Bord na Móna / ESB pictures, stories and memorabilia

The Late Joe Donlon, Ballyleague, Lanesboro, Roscommon / Charlestown, Mayo

RIP: Longford and Roscommon mourns death of resolute man who possessed 'deeply r...

The Late Geraldine Cafferty (née Gallagher), 'Woodview', Rathcline Road, Lanesboro, Longford / Foxrock, Dublin / Fuerty, Roscommon

RIP: Longford mourns death of accomplished flower arranger and protector of loca...

Lanesboro's Michelle Brady with Lou Hickey of One4All

Digital Rising Star! Longford woman wins big at the Spider Awards
Michelle Brady - daughter of Peter and Sharon Brady - of Rathcline Road, Lanesboro, won the Digital Rising Star Award at The Spider Awards in Dublin's Mansion House last Friday March 13
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Former neighbous Richard Farrelly and Cecil Keaveney with Joe O'Brien (right) in O'Brien's Shop Lanesboro

Chance meeting of Longford neighbours from the 1970s evokes great memories and l...

The Late Mary Frances O’Connor (née Fallon), Artane, Dublin and formerly of Cullentra, Newtowncashel, Co Longford

RIP: Longford mourns death of devoted nurse who was known for her kindness and c...

The Late Gretta O'Brien (nee Manning), Longford Road, Lanesboro, Co Longford and formerly Riverstown, Ardee, Co Louth

RIP: Longford mourns death of lady who was a great listener and advisor at loca...

The late Michael (Mick) Creaton, Massabielle, Fr Russell Road, Limerick / Ballaghaderreen, Roscommon

RIP: Longford mourns death of Chief Superintendent who began his Garda career lo...

The Late Brendan Keigher, Cloonarkin Drive, Oranmore, Co Galway and formerly of Lanesboro, Co Longford

RIP: Respected Galway engineer fondly remembered in Longford community where he ...

The late Madeline (Madge) Finn (née Cowen), Lanesboro, Longford / Offaly

RIP: Longford mourns death of wonderful character who had great love of style an...

The late Gavin (Gav) O'Donovan, Ballyleague, Lanesboro, Co Roscommon

RIP: Longford and Roscommon mourns death of man who possessed 'wonderful positiv...

Late Leona Cox (nee Lohan), Tullyvrane, Lanesboro, Co Longford and formerly of Moher, Strokestown, Co Roscommon and Drumlish, Co Longford

RIP: Longford mourns death of compassionate nurse and lady of great style and el...

An amazing show of community spirit at fantastic MS Longford Christmas Day Run

The Late Rose Farrell (nee McCormack) , The Green, Lanesboro, Co Longford and formerly of Kilcurry, Colehill

RIP: Longford community saddened by death of great character and a most loyal n...

The Late Margaret (Peggy) Moran (née Cunningham), Strokestown Road, Ballyleague, Lanesboro and formerly of Gaigue, Ballinamuck, Co Longford

RIP: Late Peggy Moran possessed inimitable north Longford spirit and loved to pl...

The Late Pat Prior, Rathcline Road, Lanesboro, Longford / Roscommon

RIP: Longford community mourns death of diligent and highly regarded Detective ...

The Late Michael (Mickey) Connaughton, Knock, Lanesboro, Longford

RIP: Longford parish mourns death of their 'encyclopaedia of community, cars and...

The late Margaret (Mag) McCaffrey (nee Higgins), Lough Ree Drive, Lanesboro, Co Longford

RIP: Longford community will miss 'tremendous spirit and resilience' of late Mag...

‘The Abbey’ Cloontuskert committee pictured at the all island Pride of Place community awards in Limerick

Pride of Place triumph: Every reason to eulogise Lanesboro Ballyleague community...

‘Race of the Year’ recognition shows we have the best of people in Lanesboro / Ballyleague and we have proved to be very resilient in the face of the adversity

Top award for Longford: Progressive Lanesboro Triathlon Club wins national accol...

The Late Lucy Gibbons (née Rhatigan), Aughamuck, Kilrooskey, Co Roscommon

RIP: 'Generous and warm' Lucy was a woman of great style and she also loved to t...

Late Ita Trimble (née Cahill), Newline, Kilrooskey, Roscommon / Whitehall, Roscommon

RIP: 'An inspiration to us all' - Sadness at death of 'the lady with the golden ...

The Late Seamus Farrell, Fairymount, Kilrooskey, Roscommon

RIP: Community deeply saddened by death of 'renowned character' Seamus Farrell

The Pier Inn formerly known as Rakish Paddy is set to reopen

Much-loved Longford pub set to reopen

The Late Patrick Farrell, Derrygeel, Lanesboro, Longford

RIP: Longford community saddened by death of hard working farmer and great neigh...

The Late Joseph (Joe) Donlon, Moher, Lanesboro, Roscommon / Lanesboro, Longford

RIP: Longford remembers highly regarded Joe Donlon 'a man of great heart, life a...

The late Patricia Manning, (née Sullivan) St Mary's Terrace, Ballyleague, Lanesboro, Roscommon / Coole, Westmeath

RIP: 'Great emptiness' in Longford and Roscommon following death of Patricia Man...

The late Jeaffrey Mc Gann, Carra Grove, Mullingar, Co Westmeath & The Green, Lanesboro, Co Longford

RIP: Longford community shocked by sudden death of 'warm, witty and cheerful cha...

The Late Yvonne Chalmers, Barnacor, Lanesboro, County Longford

RIP: Longford saddened by death of remarkable lady who was an inspiration to eve...

The late Lt Col Ron Gallagher, Mount Merrion, Dublin

RIP: Longford community saddened by death of highly respected former resident

At the opening of the Ken Kelly Park are Ken’s wife Kim, Mayor of Somerville Katjana Ballantyne, Brian Molloy, Alan Kelly, Ken’s brother, and beside Alan is Ken’s son Michael

'Unwavering commitment': US city park named in memory of Longford man Ken Kelly

Late Mary Teresa (May) Mulvihill (née Murphy), Rathcline Road, Lanesboro, Longford / Kilteevan, Roscommon

RIP: Longford mourns death of lovely lady whose beaming smile endeared her to ev...

Mary Kenny, Cloontuskert, with Kerry legend Pat Spillane and the teak tough legendary Donegal footballer Eamon McGee

Proud Mary: Exceptional GAA volunteer enjoys 'money-can't-buy' Croke Park experi...

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