https://www.longfordleader.ie https://www.longfordleader.ie/images/logos/12/logo_colored.jpg https://www.longfordleader.ie 'It's the bedrock of my life' - Longford author on new book and life on family farm https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2050682/it-s-thebedrock-of-my-life-longford-author-on-new-book-and-life-on-family-farm.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2050682/it-s-thebedrock-of-my-life-longford-author-on-new-book-and-life-on-family-farm.htmlJohn Connell grew up and lives on his family farm in Longford and has shared his knowledge and research on farming in his latest book
Longford author John Connell is very busy preparing for the release of his latest book and the annual Granard Booktown festival. John is 39-years-old and grew
]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:54:01 GMT Longford,Granard,Granard Booktown Festival,Backstage Theatre Rachel Kavanagh Deaths in Longford - Sunday, April 5, 2026 https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/deaths/2055157/deaths-in-longford-sunday-april-5-2026.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/deaths/2055157/deaths-in-longford-sunday-april-5-2026.htmlDeath notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace
James Grimes, Cornaughy, Carrigallen, Leitrim, H12 D932 / Longford The death occurred peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, April 3, 2026 of James Grimes, Cornaughy, Carrigallen, Leitrim,
]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:37:01 GMT Longford,Longford Leader deaths,Longford Leader death notices,deaths,recent deaths Alan Walsh Longford athletes show their class as they capture several national medals https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/sport/2054631/longford-athletes-show-their-class-as-they-capture-several-national-medals.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/sport/2054631/longford-athletes-show-their-class-as-they-capture-several-national-medals.htmlYoung Longford Athletics Club members featured prominently at the 123.ie National Juvenile Championships at TUS in Athlone, Westmeath
It was a busy weekend in Athlone as the first two days of the National Juvenile Indoor Championships took place with several Longford athletes in action. There
]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:55:03 GMT Longford,Longford Athletics Club Alan Walsh Remembering Longford legend Paschal Flaherty in Charity night out https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2052744/remembering-longford-legend-paschal-flaherty-in-charity-night-out.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2052744/remembering-longford-legend-paschal-flaherty-in-charity-night-out.htmlDermot Hegarty the headline act at Pa gig
There will be a charity fundraiser in the Longford Arms Hotel on Bank Holiday Easter Monday (April 6th) commencing at 8pm when a host of local artists, including the headline act Dermot Hegarty, come out in memory of Paschal Flaherty who passed away b
]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:55:45 GMT Longford Town FC,What’s There To See In Longford,Longford Town Padraig O'Brien Champions: Longford teams savour success in equestrian interschools event at Mullingar https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/sport/2051183/champions-longford-teams-savour-success-in-equestrian-interschools-event-at-mullingar.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/sport/2051183/champions-longford-teams-savour-success-in-equestrian-interschools-event-at-mullingar.htmlCongratulations to Chef d’Equipe Mr Mulvihill and the Mercy Ballymahon teams
A very successful day was had by the Mercy Ballymahon equestrian team recently. Huge congratulations to the Open White team, consisting of Ella Duignan, Calum Duignan, Emily Hall, and Neasa Donohue on taking 1st plac
]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:24:01 GMT Longford,Ballymahon,Mercy Ballymahon Alan Walsh Save the dates! Plans revealed for new community-led family festival in Longford Town https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2048201/save-the-dates-plans-revealed-for-new-community-led-family-festival-in-longford-town.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2048201/save-the-dates-plans-revealed-for-new-community-led-family-festival-in-longford-town.htmlSupport grows for town festival as councillors highlight potential benefits and funding challenges
Plans are underway to launch a new community-led cultural and family festival in Longford Town, with councillors being asked to back the initiative. At the March meeting of the Longford Municipa
]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:56:01 GMT Longford,Longford County Council,The Mall,Fine Gael,Fianna Fail Paige Foley Longford commemoration in Ardagh cemetery to mark 110th anniversary of 1916 Easter Rising https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2054278/longford-commemoration-in-ardagh-cemetery-to-mark-110th-anniversary-of-1916-easter-rising.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2054278/longford-commemoration-in-ardagh-cemetery-to-mark-110th-anniversary-of-1916-easter-rising.htmlCounty Longford Easter Commemoration Committee was formed in 1926
This year marks the 110th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising and Pat Dolan, on behalf of Republican Sinn Féin, Longford, says ‘it is appropriate that we also honour the men and women who fought 110 years ago and were engaged
]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:43:01 GMT Longford,Ardagh,Easter,Granard Alan Walsh Fears mount that rising fuel prices could impact major projects and works in Longford https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2047954/fears-mount-that-rising-fuel-prices-could-impact-major-projects-and-works-in-longford.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2047954/fears-mount-that-rising-fuel-prices-could-impact-major-projects-and-works-in-longford.htmlCouncil officials warn some planned projects may be delayed or scaled back as contractors face soaring oil prices
Rising fuel costs, relating to the Middle East conflict, are threatening the delivery of planned council works across Longford, officials have warned. Speaking at the March meetin
]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:27:01 GMT Longford,Longford County Council,Roads,Fuel crisis Paige Foley Congratulations: Longford student graduates with Bachelor of Science in Nursing from DCU https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2051107/congratulations-longford-student-graduates-with-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-from-dcu.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2051107/congratulations-longford-student-graduates-with-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-from-dcu.htmlLongford's Alannah McGuinness was among 1,300 graduates that received their parchments at the Dublin City University graduation ceremonies
Longford's Alannah McGuinness was among 1,300 graduates that received their parchments at the Dublin City University graduation ceremonies which took plac
]]> Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:26:01 GMT Longford,Killoe Alan Walsh PICTURES: 'Luxury country living' on offer at Longford home for sale for €475,000 https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2053260/pictures-luxury-country-living-on-offer-at-longford-home-for-sale-for-475-000.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2053260/pictures-luxury-country-living-on-offer-at-longford-home-for-sale-for-475-000.htmlClonca, Edgeworthstown, Lisryan, Co. Longford, is brought to the market by John Columb & Co.
USE THE ARROWS OR 'NEXT' TO BROWSE THROUGH THE FULL GALLERY A mix of "luxury and country living" is on offer in Longford in the form of a five-bedroom home on sale for just under €500,000. Clonca, Edg
]]> Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:53:02 GMT Longford,Daft.ie,Property Gallery Jayde Maher Deaths in Longford - Saturday, April 4, 2026 https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/deaths/2054763/deaths-in-longford-saturday-april-4-2026.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/deaths/2054763/deaths-in-longford-saturday-april-4-2026.htmlDeath notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace
James Grimes, Cornaughy, Carrigallen, Leitrim, H12 D932 / Longford The death occurred peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, April 3, 2026 of James Grimes, Cornaughy, Carrigallen, Leitrim,
]]> Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:37:01 GMT Longford,Longford Leader deaths,Longford Leader death notices,deaths,recent deaths Alan Walsh 'Huge problem': Longford people 'afraid of being ill' due to lack of local hospital care https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2047872/huge-problem-longford-people-afraid-of-being-ill-due-to-lack-of-local-hospital-care.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2047872/huge-problem-longford-people-afraid-of-being-ill-due-to-lack-of-local-hospital-care.htmlEvery resident in County Longford lives more than 20 kilometres from their nearest hospital, councillors were told at the March meeting of Longford Municipal District
Every resident in County Longford lives more than 20 kilometres from a hospital, councillors at the March meeting of Longford
]]> Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:52:01 GMT Longford,Longford County Council,Health,Mayo Paige Foley Deaths in Longford - Friday, April 3, 2026 https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/deaths/2054524/deaths-in-longford-friday-april-3-2026.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/deaths/2054524/deaths-in-longford-friday-april-3-2026.htmlDeath notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace
Bridget (Teresa) Doyle, Tailteann Lane, Navan, Meath / Longford The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Our Lady's Hospital, Navan on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 of Bridget (Teresa) Doyl
]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:37:01 GMT Longford,Longford Leader deaths,Longford Leader death notices,deaths,recent deaths Alan Walsh Three-year search appeal for missing teenage boy stood down as gardaí issue major update https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2054289/three-year-search-appeal-for-missing-teenage-boy-stood-down-as-gardai-issue-major-update.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2054289/three-year-search-appeal-for-missing-teenage-boy-stood-down-as-gardai-issue-major-update.htmlPublic thanked after long-running three-year appeal to trace Kildare teen
A teenager who had been the subject of a missing person appeal for more than three years has been found, gardaí have confirmed. Neraid Corja, who was 16 when he went missing, was reported missing from the Broadford area
]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:11:04 GMT An Garda Siochána,Missing Person Appeal,Kildare,National news Greg Mulhall Shake-up on RTÉ as Late Late Show axed from tonight's line-up with replacement confirmed https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2054084/shake-up-on-rte-as-late-late-show-axed-from-tonight-s-line-up-with-replacement-confirmed.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2054084/shake-up-on-rte-as-late-late-show-axed-from-tonight-s-line-up-with-replacement-confirmed.htmlHost Patrick Kielty will be taking a break for the Easter holidays
The Late Late show will not air tonight due to a seasonal schedule shake-up. The long-running show which sees presenter Patrick Kielty sit down with Irish and International celebrities, sport stars and political figures to nam
]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:13:03 GMT Late Late Show,Patrick Kielty,RTÉ,Easter Lili Lonergan Man facing extradition over Robbie Lawlor murder inquiry appears in court https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/northern-ireland/2054088/man-facing-extradition-over-robbie-lawlor-murder-inquiry-appears-in-court.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/northern-ireland/2054088/man-facing-extradition-over-robbie-lawlor-murder-inquiry-appears-in-court.htmlJonathan Gill appeared before the High Court in Dublin on Friday morning
A man has appeared in court facing extradition in relation to the murder of Dublin criminal Robbie Lawlor in Belfast six years ago. Jonathan Gill, 44, of Malahide Road in Clontarf, appeared before the High Court in Dubli
]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:11:03 GMT jonathan gill,robbie lawlor,National news Staff Reporter 'You could have killed one of us' - Longford schoolchildren confront speeding drivers https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2051317/you-could-have-killed-one-of-us-longford-schoolchildren-confront-speeding-drivers.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2051317/you-could-have-killed-one-of-us-longford-schoolchildren-confront-speeding-drivers.htmlJanine Bartley, Community Safety Coordinator in Longford, was on Newstalk to talk about an amazing initiative rolled out in 14 schools across the county
A Longford woman is at the helm of a local initiative set up to help enforce safe driving around schools in the county where drivers literal
]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:26:01 GMT Longford,Newstalk Rachel Kavanagh LIVE: Met Éireann warning extended as Storm Dave set to batter Ireland this Easter weekend https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2054029/live-met-eireann-warning-extended-as-storm-dave-set-to-batter-ireland-this-easter-weekend.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2054029/live-met-eireann-warning-extended-as-storm-dave-set-to-batter-ireland-this-easter-weekend.htmlUpdated alert for Ireland now runs Saturday afternoon to early Sunday as winds and flooding risk flagged
A major weather warning for Storm Dave has been updated and extended, with Met Éireann warning of very strong winds, heavy rain and flooding risks across Ireland this Easter weekend. The n
]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:13:03 GMT Met Éireann,Weather warnings,Easter,National news Greg Mulhall Garda Easter weekend crackdown sees 21 arrests and hundreds speeding in first 24 hours https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2053957/garda-easter-weekend-crackdown-sees-21-arrests-and-hundreds-speeding-in-first-24-hours.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2053957/garda-easter-weekend-crackdown-sees-21-arrests-and-hundreds-speeding-in-first-24-hours.htmlIrish drivers warned as major road safety operation runs across long weekend
Gardaí have arrested 21 drivers for drink and drug driving and caught hundreds more speeding in the first 24 hours of a major Easter Bank Holiday crackdown on Irish roads. A nationwide Roads Policing Operation is und
]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:12:03 GMT An Garda Siochána,Roads,National news Greg Mulhall Five arrested following Garda chase after car failed to stop and smashed into two vehicles https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2053927/five-arrested-following-garda-chase-after-car-failed-to-stop-and-smashed-into-two-vehicles.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2053927/five-arrested-following-garda-chase-after-car-failed-to-stop-and-smashed-into-two-vehicles.htmlAir Support Unit deployed after vehicle hits two cars in busy area
Five men were after a car failed to stop for gardaí before crashing into two vehicles and sparking a major pursuit in Dublin. In a statement, gardaí said: "At around 1:40pm on Thursday 2nd April 2026, a car with five occupants
]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:18:03 GMT An Garda Siochána,Dublin,National news Greg Mulhall