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Westmeath native Tom Browne, the new manager of the Longford ladies football squadplaceholder image

Tom Browne appointed the new Longford ladies football manager

Maryland (Westmeath) clubman takes charge of the county junior squad

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Andrew Flynn on the ball for Clonguish in the recent Senior Football Championship final against Killoe Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford champions Clonguish up against The Downs

James Connell on the ball for Mostrim in evading the challenge of Sean Connolly’s opponent Alan Gregg. Action from the recent Intermediate Football Championship final Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Can Mostrim spring a surprise against Kildare champions Milltown?

Lara O’Connor pictured in action for Longford Slashers ahead of Clonguish opponent Darcy Brady in the recent LGFA SFC final at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park Photo: Syl Healyplaceholder image

Longford Slashers ladies in Leinster club action

Edgeworthstown boxer Tommy Stokes pictured with his coaches Joe Ward and Rory Parkes (right)placeholder image

Longford boxing giant Tommy Stokes preparing for Euro U-23 event

Main Pic: Aaron Farrell (Dromard) and Ronan Sweeney (Clonguish). Inset: The front page of the Longford Leader sports section.placeholder image

Championship fever front page of this week's Longford Leader Sport

Liam Greene on the attack for Mostrim in breaking away from Grattans defender Stephen Oates. Action from the IFC semi-final on Saturday evening Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford IFC: Mostrim master Grattans to reach Intermediate final

Ballinalee native Gerry Fox and his daughter Lauren pictured with the prestigious New York SFC Cup following the win for Sligo in the final against Cavan at Gaelic Park on Sunday placeholder image

Former Longford star Gerry Fox guides Sligo to New York SFC title

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Peter Hanley Motors Senior Football Championship quarter-finals

Matt Duffy pictured in action for Dromard in the 2023 Senior Football Championship with Darragh Doherty on the ball for Mostrim placeholder image

Longford’s Matt Duffy to return home as Australian FL career is over

Matthew Carey on the ball for Clonguish in evading the challenge of Carrickedmond opponent Barry O’Farrell. Action from the SFC Round 3 game at McGann Park Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford SFC: Clonguish gradually take control against Carrickedmond

Peter Lynn on the ball for Longford Slashers ahead of Carrickedmond opponent Pauric Dempsey. Action from Round 1 of the Senior Football Championship at the Dunbeggan grounds Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford SFC: Pointless Carrickedmond and Rathcline under pressure

Round 3 fixtures this weekend

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Darragh Greene, who is competing in the European Swimming Championships in Paris placeholder image

Darragh Greene in action at the European Swimming Championships

Cashel footballers Jamie Bermingham and Mel Farrell Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford GAA: Battle for the Hennessy Cup begins in a wide open affair

Rising Longford boxing star Martin Nevin pictured with his proud father Mickey following the massive success in the prestigious Cadets Tournament in Dublin on Sunday placeholder image

Massive Cadets success for young Longford boxing star Martin Nevin

Reigning champions Killoe placeholder image

WATCH | Clonguish tipped to end 17 year wait for Longford glory

Delight for the Longford Town players after Daragh Murtagh scored the winner against UCD at Bishopsgate on Saturday night last Photo: Eddie Lennon placeholder image

Longford Town take on the league leaders Cork City at Turner’s Cross

The Longford U-18 ladies football squad who meet Limerick in the All-Ireland Minor ‘C’ Championship semi-final at Duggan Park in Ballinasloe this Wednesday evening (7.30pm) Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford U-18 girls in quest for All-Ireland glory

Goalscorer Dean Williams pictured in action for Longford Town against UCD at Bishopsgate on Saturday night Photo: Eddie Lennon placeholder image

Promotion boost for Longford Town in excellent comeback win over UCD

Clonguish celebrate their Leader Cup triumph with young family members Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Clonguish win the Longford Leader Cup for the third year in a row

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Dynamic Longford boxers Amy and Daniel Joyce are rising stars

Conor Flynn on the ball for Clonguish against Mullinalaghta in the recent Leader Cup semi-final in The Laurels. The St Columba’s player in the picture is Luke Meehan. Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Clonguish and Killoe battle it out for the Leader Cup

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Longford’s Janette Devlin nominated for AIMS Award

Brilliant Wicked Witch in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ is up for Best Supporting Actress

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Cian Brady on the ball for Longford against Down. Action from the Tailteann Cup Round 3 clash at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park on Saturday evening Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Down in a different league as Longford crash out of the Tailteann Cup

Daniel Reynolds on the attack for Longford against Clare. Action from the recent Tailteann Cup Round 2B clash at Cusack Park in Ennis Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Can Longford put it up against Down in the Tailteann Cup?

The jubilant Longford senior hurlers celebrating their great win over Leitrim in the Lory Meagher Cup Final at Croke Park on Sunday last Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford hurlers master Leitrim in mighty Lory Meagher Cup triumph

Longford Town players celebrate Alex O'Brien’s goal in the early stages of the league clash against Treaty United at Bishopsgate on Friday night Photo: Eddie Lennon placeholder image

Longford Town back on track with vital victory over Treaty United

Longford hurler Cathal Mullane poses for a portrait with the Lory Meagher Cup during the launch of the Christy Ring, Nickey Rackard and Lory Meagher Cup competitions at Croke Park on Monday Photo: Sam Barnes/Sportsfileplaceholder image

Longford hurlers chasing a third Lory Meagher Cup triumph

Oran Kenny on the attack for Longford against Clare in the Tailteann Cup Round 2B clash at Cusack Park in Ennis on Saturday Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford at home to Down in Round 3 of the Tailteann Cup

Longford’s top scorer Dylan Farrell (1-7) pictured in action against Clare opponent Ikem Ugwueru in the Tailteann Cup Round 2B clash in Ennis Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Wonderful win for resilient Longford in knocking Clare out

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Longford’s Janette Devlin nominated for AIMS Award

Irish heptathlon and indoor pentathlon sensation, Kate O’Connor, pictured at the launch of the SPAR and EUROSPAR Community Fund 2026. placeholder image

Longford Sport Clubs eligible for €60,000 Community Fund

Longford GAA Chairperson Derek Fahy and David Hanley of the SFC sponsors Peter Hanley Motors presenting the Connolly Cup to Killoe captain Ronan Keogh last October Photo: Syl Healyplaceholder image

Killoe to meet Mullinalaghta in the opening round of the 2026 Longford SFC

Longford senior football manager Mike Solan pictured at Brewster Park in Enniskillen for the Round 1 game against Fermanagh on Sunday Photo: Syl Healyplaceholder image

Longford away to Clare in the next stage of the Tailteann Cup

Micheal Mulcahy on his way to scoring the killer third goal for Longford against Cavan in the Lory Meagher Cup Round 4 clash at Kingspan Breffni Park Photo: Syl Healyplaceholder image

13-man Longford come storming back to beat Cavan in the Lory Meagher Cup

Dylan Farrell flicks the ball past Fermanagh goalkeeper Sean McNally to score Longford's second goal in the 46th minute Photo: Syl Healyplaceholder image

Spirited Longford display in narrow defeat as Fermanagh gradually take control

Fermanagh player Ronan McCaffrey and Longford captain Paddy Fox pictured at the launch of the 2026 Tailteann Cup at Croke Park on Tuesday Photo: Shauna Clinton/Sportsfileplaceholder image

Longford face Fermanagh yet again in the Tailteann Cup

Longford senior football manager Mike Solan Photo: Syl Healyplaceholder image

Longford away to Fermanagh in the Tailteann Cup

Michelle Farrell pictured in action for Longford against Carlow in the Leinster Junior Football Championship Round 1 clash at Emmet Park on Saturday Photo: Syl Healyplaceholder image

Crucial goals the decisive factor in Longford’s defeat against Carlow

Max Gallagher rising high to win the ball in this aerial tussle against Louth. Action from the Leinster U-20 Football Championship semi-final at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park Photo: Frank McGrathplaceholder image

Louth in control as gallant Longford exit the Leinster U-20 championship

Ballymore player Zara Drake, the captain of the Longford ladies minor (U-18) football squadplaceholder image

Longford ladies chasing Leinster Minor ‘C’ glory

Roisin Bailey (Carlow) and Shauna Hagan (Longford) pictured at the recent launch of the 2026 Leinster LGFA Championships at Killashee Hotel in Naas Photo: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfileplaceholder image

Longford ladies in Leinster Junior championship action against Carlow

Longford defender Mark Cooney (Clonguish) dealing with the danger against Offaly. Action from the Leinster U-20 Football Championship quarter-final at Allen Park Photo: Syl Healyplaceholder image

Longford and Louth battle it out for a place in the Leinster U-20 football final

Paddy Mollaghan on the attack for Longford against Offaly. Action from the Leinster U-20 quarter-final at Allen Park in Newtownforbes on Wednesday night Photo: Syl Healyplaceholder image

Courageous Longford overcome Offaly to reach the Leinster under 20 semi-final

Senan Buckley (who scored 0-7) on the attack for Longford against Dublin in the Leinster MFC Round 3 clash at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park Photo: Syl Healyplaceholder image

Dublin dominant in the second half to knock the Longford minors out

Longford's chief marksman Dylan Farrell (who scored 0-10) pictured in action against Westmeath in the Leinster Senior Football Championship Round 1 clash on Sunday Photo: Syl Healyplaceholder image

Westmeath’s first half goals rush a shattering setback for outclassed Longford

Shauna Hagan (Dromard) and Paddy Fox (Mullinalaghta) pictured at the launch of the 2026 Leinster SFC and Leinster LGFA C'ships at Killashee Hotel in Naas Photo: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfileplaceholder image

Westmeath a very tough task for the outsiders Longford

Abbeylara clubman Donal Ledwith, the manager of the Longford U-20 football squadplaceholder image

Longford overcome Carlow to qualify for the knockout stage of the Leinster U-20 ...

Paddy Moran on the ball for Longford in this tussle with Carlow defender John Phiri. Action from the National Football League Division 4 Final at Croke Park Photo: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfileplaceholder image

Carlow find that little bit extra to pip Longford for league title

Moyne CS celebrate their victory in the Leinster U-16 C Football Final Photo: Syl Healyplaceholder image

Mighty Moyne crowned Leinster U-16 champions

Eoin Beattie on the attack for Longford against Westmeath. Action from the Leinster Minor Championship Round 1 game at Allen Park Photo: Syl Healyplaceholder image

Westmeath’s second half goals shatter the Longford minors

Daniel Reynolds on the ball for Longford against Wicklow. Action from the NFL Division 4 game on Sunday with Reynolds scoring the winning point in the fifth minute of stoppage time Photo: Syl Healyplaceholder image

Courageous Longford stage sensational comeback to pip Wicklow for promotion

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