Out now! Pick up the latest edition of Longford Life magazine

Whether you're returning from holidays, planning a home refresh, updating your wardrobe or simply seeking new ideas, we've curated a collection of features designed to inform, inspire and delight.

In this issue, inspirational Granard native, Ann-Marie Gaynor, better known as the 'Irish Budgeting Mammy', reveals how she went from being swamped by debt to becoming a financial influencer.

We catch with Marta Pasieczny, owner of MP Yoga, who describes the "scary" challenge of starting up her own business and realising her dream of creating something untouchable that helps others.

Longford dance professional and revered choreographer, Marguerite Donlon, now based in Germany, recounts her fascinating career and the amazing story of her first rehearsal with the English National Ballet in London: she walked into the studio to see Rudolf Nureyev taking the rehearsal and teaching his Romeo and Juliet choreography.

Peggy Nolan is the Queen of Longford and one of the most popular public representatives in the county, and she exclusively shares with us the staple items in her handbag.

We meet Heidi Zhou, the owner and chef at Oyama Sushi, a popular Japanese restaurant in Longford Town's Grafton Court, which has been reborn after a devastating fire, and in our homes and property pages, we explore elegant interiors, clever design ideas and the latest trends shaping the spaces we live in.

And, as always, we've rounded up the best events happening across Longford Town and county throughout August and September, so wherever the season takes you, there's plenty to enjoy. Happy reading!

Longford Life is available at these locations and elsewhere:

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The Kiosk, Longford

Kierans, Longford

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Costcutter, Drumlish

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SuperValu, Longford Town

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