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Una Byrne, Patricia Lyons and Mary Keegan at the ceremony in August to mark the restoration of the Fetherston Clock Tower in Ardagh and its surrounding railings and walls Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Fascinating new Longford book bridges the gap between historical eras

Lakeland Dairies Bursary Recipient Katherine Kilduff with her mother, Patricia, Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford, with Liz Shouldice, Chief People Officer and Pat Shiels, Chief Strategy and Member Officer, Lakeland Dairies. Katherine is studying Agricultural Science at UCD.

Longford student is delighted by Lakeland Dairies bursary support

Longford's Inclusive Teen Gym Programme off to a strong start

UPDATE: Gardaí are reporting that 21 year old Luke Harte from Edgeworthstown, Co Longford has been located | Picture: An Garda Síochána Missing Persons

Positive news as Longford man reported missing has been located safely

Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 21 year old Luke Harte, who has been missing from Edgeworthstown, Co Longford

Gardaí and family concerned for wellbeing of missing Longford man

There was plenty of laughter and excitement as Little Learners in Ballinalee hosted a Family Fun Day recently

PICTURES | Laughter galore in Longford at Little Learners fun day

2,045 farmers in Longford will receive the payments under Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) scheme

‘Crucial boost’ Longford farmers receive €3,984,768 in payments

There was a very special celebration in Lus na Gréine Family Resource Centre, Granard to acknowledge and recognise Rebecca Reid's selection as a Little Blue Hero and Honorary Garda

PICTURES: Big celebration for Longford’s Little Blue Hero Rebecca Reid

Congratulations to Daniel Haughey from Barne, Edgeworthstown, Under 28 National Ploughing Champion receiving an NPA Perpetual Cup from NPA Chairman; John Deery and an NPA Trophy from NPA President; Mick Mahon, at the Ploughing 2026 awards in Tullamore, last Sunday, October 4

Dedication pays off as Longford man wins gold at national ploughing

Magnificent Mostrim celebrated in style following Sunday’s 1-17 to 1-11 victory over Sean Connolly’s in the Mulleady Group Longford Intermediate Football Championship Final at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park

Magnificent Mostrim rejoice as they return to Longford senior ranks

Melissa O'Kane of Athlone Town celebrates with her partner, and Dundalk FC goalkeeper, Enda Minogue, and the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division trophy

The winning smile: Longford duo sparkle as Athlone Town secure glory

The ‘From Sea to Stronghold’ event at Knights & Conquests Heritage Centre, Granard on the weekend of September 12 & 13 attracted large crowds

Longford heritage centre steps back into Norman medieval world

County Longford Golf Club was the venue for the 7th annual Club Longford GAA golf classic

Excitement from tee to green at 7th Club Longford GAA golf classic

The unannounced inspection at Hillview House run by St Christopher's Services on June 10 last.

HIQA praises Longford disability centre amid call to improve two areas

One of the proposed 3D visualisations of the new design for the Maria Edgeworth Centre

PICTURES: The new look proposed for popular Longford visitor centre

Deirdre Greene from Ardagh, who was very proud and delighted when she recently met Katie Taylor and Katie's mum Bridget

Longford woman thrilled Katie Taylor got the farewell she deserved

Our Lady's Manor Private Nursing Home in Edgeworthstown

HIQA critical of Longford home's care delivery and infection control
The Health Information and Quality Authority carried out an unannounced inspection of Our Lady’s Manor Nursing Home on March 31 last.
Trevor Quinn

Caroline Toal completed the challenge while raising money for the Irish Cancer Society.

Longford Slimming World consultant's Irish Cancer Society 100km walk

The late Eileen Spillane (née Flood) of Aughafin, Mostrim, Longford. May she RIP.

Longford community mourns much-loved volunteer Eileen Spillane

The new Board of Trustees for the Longford Family Resource Centre met for the first time last week and pictured are members of the Steering Committee with the new Board of Trustees (seated)

Once off capital funds allocation for Longford Family Resource Centres

There was a fabulous turn out for last Saturday’s Trek for Theresa fundraiser, in memory of Theresa McDermott Quinn and in aid of the wonderful charity Oscar’s Kids, who do an amazing job supporting children living with a cancer diagnosis.

Fabulous Longford support at Trek for Theresa fundraiser in Ardagh

Young musicians who performed on Friday The Wolf Tone Ramblers

County Longford town was full of activity and culture on Heritage Week

File photograph: Attendees at the Edgeworthstown event can discover how nature-based solutions can strengthen supply chain resilience, improve biodiversity and enhance water quality.

'Improve biodiversity' World Green Building Week '26 comes to Longford

Members of Maria Edgeworth Visitor Centre pictured with Channel 4 presenter Sandi Toksvig: David Reilly, Janine Roder, Dr Susan Manly, Sandi Toksvig, Elaine Gilhooly, Britney Gilsenan & John McGerr

Major Longford attraction set to feature on British TV station tonight

The sale of the Legan Convenience Store has been completed for an undisclosed fee.

Sale of well-known south Longford convenience store has been completed

The Maria Edgeworth Visitor Centre and Museum

Big Longford cultural attraction set to feature on UK travel programme

Family of the late Theresa McDermott Quinn at the 2025 Trek for Theresa fundraiser in Ardagh

Big crowd expected in Longford for Trek for Theresa charity

Leigh Roche on Only One Scobie, with trainer Paul Flynn, after he won the The T1 Healthcare Handicap at Killarney Racecourse

Longford horse trainer Paul Flynn lands big price winner at Killarney
Longford horse trainer Paul Flynn and Leigh Roche combined for a big price winner at Killarney
Alan Walsh

Longford enjoyed amazing success during an extraordinary week of traditional Irish music, song and dance at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 in Belfast.

PICTURES | Longford enjoys amazing success at Fleadh Cheoil in Belfast

Dylan Hutchinson of Wolfe Tones is pursued by David Gregg (Clonguish Gaels) during Saturday's Cablecomm Senior Hurling Championship Round 3 clash at Michael Fay Park. Wolfe Tones triumphed by 4-20 to 1-10 to book their place in the county final on September 6 against Longford Slashers

Wolfe Tones romp into Longford hurling final with empathic victory

Across county Longford anfd nationwide availability remains well below pre-pandemic norms.

Longford rents in the second quarter of 2026 soared by a massive 13%

Average advertised rents have reached record highs across Ireland.

Just six Longford houses with three bedrooms or more available to rent

This year’s theme, Heritage at Risk, invites people to consider elements of heritage that are vulnerable or under threat, from historic buildings and archaeological sites to natural habitats

Longford people urged to 'explore and celebrate' Heritage Week locally

Heritage Week (From left to right) Pearse Ó Caoimh, Head of Communications, The Heritage Council, Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW, Kevin 'Boxer' Moran, Ian Doyle, Head of Conservation, The Heritage Council

Huge variety of free Longford events as part of National Heritage Week

Talented winner Nadine Smith, who made a big impression at the Fleadh, and acclaimed traditional musician Owen Smith both of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann CCÉ Joe Callaghan branch in Edgeworthstown.

Full list of talented Longford winners from Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

More than 2,500 events taking place across the island of Ireland from Saturday, August 15 to Sunday, August 23 to mark National Heritage Week 2026.
Pictured are Willie Mulhall, Craicly Stories, Kildare, Monica Flemming, Kilkenny Traditional craft practitioner, Virginia Teehan, Chief Executive, Heritage Council, Tom Delaney, Ould Crafty, Claremorris, Mayo and Denise Dunne, The Herb School, Naul, Dublin.

Lots of free Longford events to mark Heritage Week which starts today

Heritage week at Longford’s Maria Edgeworth Centre

August Craft Month, a month-long celebration of local craft across the island of Ireland, launches with several exciting events taking place in county Longford

'Big craft celebration' Longford makers gear up for August Craft Month

Celtic Grace members David Williams, Paddy Creedon and Eileen Beamish who will perform in Edgeworthstown

Magical evening of music and Irish heritage in county Longford area

A young library user collecting his 'My Little Library Book Bag'

Free My Little Library Bags for Longford children starting school

Amethyst Stone, trained by Longford based Paul Flynn, and ridden by Dylan Browne McMonagle winning the Racing Again August 3rd Handicap at Cork Racecourse, Mallow on Friday, July 24

Two winners inside a week for Longford horse trainer Paul Flynn

Killian Farrell (Ardagh Moydow) gets past the challenge of Colin Gilna (Abbeylara) during Friday's Peter Hanley Motors Longford Senior Football Championship Group A Round 2 encounter at C & D Devine Park

Dramatic finish as Abbeylara and Ardagh Moydow share spoils

82-year-old invoice from Longford shop sparks nostalgia

The Government has agreed to phase out accommodation that has been provided to people from Ukraine since 2022 Picture: Katie Godowski from Pexels

Three Longford centres with 66 Ukrainians will return to private use

Gardaí responded to an incident involving a male armed with a knife at an open carpark in Dundalk

Gardaí issue appeal over suspected county Longford arson attack

Before and after a vet visit and a groom

Outpour of generosity for neglected dog found on a road in Longford

Attendees representing Longford at Microsoft Dream Space in Dublin recently

PICTURES: Longford schools honoured at Microsoft Dream Space Showcase

There was lots of style and glamour as the students of Mercy Ballymahon came together for their Graduation Dance

PICTURES | Style & glamour as Longford students enjoy graduation ball

A large crowd enjoyed the Lisryan annual family fun day

PICTURES | A fantastic day in Longford at the Lisryan family fun day

The new Board of Trustees for the Longford Family Resource Centre met for the first time last week and pictured are members of the Steering Committee with the new Board of Trustees (seated)

New Longford centre will support young people to thrive

Dromard captain Fionn Hourican lifting the Patsy Reilly Cup Photo: Syl Healy

Longford GAA: Dominant Dromard win a third league title

The Streete Vintage Weekend, June 26 -28, was a huge triumph, with Show Day on Sunday being particularly memorable.

Right up your Streete - Midlands vintage show a massive success

Pictured celebrating their graduation are Donal Greene, Edgeworthstown, Courtney Heffernan, Ardagh and Pearse McNally, Edgeworthstown

Hat-trick of graduates: Celebration time for Longford students

Congratulations to past pupil of St Mel’s College, Longford Donal Greene (originally from Clonbalt Woods and who moved to Edgeworthstown recently) who graduated on Tuesday, June 30 with a Masters in Pharmacy with First Class Honours from Queens University Belfast. Donal’s proud parents are Sinead Keenan and John Greene. Donal is the eldest grandson of the late Sonny Keenan RIP.

Congratulations: Longford man graduates with Masters in Pharmacy

Abbé Henry Essex Edgeworth was a relative of the renowned author Maria Edgeworth.

Major new exhibition on 'extraordinary' Longford figure set to open

Donaghmede Local History Group members who visited the Maria Edgeworth Centre in Edgeworthstown last weekend

New scheme to bring cultural events and greatly benefit Longford town

The 76th Granard Agricultural Show which takes place on Saturday, July 18, with the Showjumping on Sunday, July 19, was launched in the Bay Horse Pub Main Street, Granard last Thursday night, June 19 and pictured are members of the organising committee

'Something for everyone' as Granard Show continues to thrive and grow

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