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01 Feb 2026

RIP: Longford and Ballymahon GAA mourns sad passing of 1960s goalkeeping star John Heneghan

Late John Heneghan, The Clover, Creevaghmore, Ballymahon, Longford will be laid to rest on Tuesday, February 3

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Caption: 1966 National Football League 'Home' Final: Longford goalkeeper John Heneghan guards his near post and keeps a close eye on proceedings as his full back Larry Gillen rises high during this aerial tussle with Galway's star full forward Mattie McDonagh.

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