Jimmy O'Connor, from Longford, is welcomed home as he arrives at Dublin Airport on a flight from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Picture: Niall Carson
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07 Mar 2026
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07 Mar 2026
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PARISH BARBECUE: Cashel GAA are hosting a parish Barbecue in the beautiful Quarry Park, on Saturday evening the 20th of August. This will be a great evening for all families with music and food for all. There will be a children’s play area. A few other surprises are also in store. Adults €10 each students €3 and children under 12 free. Should we have adverse weather the venue will move to Fallon’s Pub with music and barbecue. Also fortune teller, Siobhan Redmond, will be available to give readings on the night.
TIDY TOWNS: The Tidy Towns committee wish to acknowledge the help and vigilance of all parishioners who kept the Village and surrounding areas in such a tidy and beautiful condition over the last few weeks. As the final adjudication has just finished,we look forward with optimism to the final results.
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