https://www.longfordleader.ie https://www.longfordleader.ie/images/logos/12/logo_colored.jpg https://www.longfordleader.ie 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
]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:26:02 GMT Longford,Killoe Alan Walsh Longford basks in glory as it triumphs on the double at prestigious awards ceremony https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2033925/longford-basks-in-glory-as-it-triumphs-on-the-double-at-prestigious-awards-ceremony.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2033925/longford-basks-in-glory-as-it-triumphs-on-the-double-at-prestigious-awards-ceremony.htmlLongford County Council secures double at 2026 LAMA All-Ireland Awards, winning the Best Inclusive Community Wellbeing Initiative and National Impact Award
Longford County Council has claimed two of the most prestigious prizes at the 2026 LAMA All-Ireland Community & Council Awards, held at t
]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:07 GMT Longford,Longford County Council Alan Walsh PICTURES | Last orders: Emotional end of an era at landmark Longford pub https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/pictures---videos/2035386/pictures-last-orders-emotional-end-of-an-era-at-landmark-longford-pub.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/pictures---videos/2035386/pictures-last-orders-emotional-end-of-an-era-at-landmark-longford-pub.htmlThe Goldsmith Inn, Edgeworthstown, affectionately known as Keenan's, closed its doors for the last time under the management of Denise Keenan Flood
Use the Arrows < > above to go through the gallery It was an emotional occasion on Sunday night at The Goldsmith Inn, Edgeworthstown, affectionat
]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:14:41 GMT Longford,Edgeworthstown Alan Walsh PICTURES | Several International Women's Day events celebrate Longford's amazing women https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/pictures---videos/2035352/pictures-several-international-women-s-day-events-celebrate-longford-s-amazing-women.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/pictures---videos/2035352/pictures-several-international-women-s-day-events-celebrate-longford-s-amazing-women.htmlLongford Women’s Link organised a coffe morning ; Rath Mhuire & Dolmen Centre hosted a ‘Well Fest’ event in Colmcille Community Centre and a Longford County Council photographic exhibition featured the faces and stories of every woman ever elected to public office in County Longford
Use the A
]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:21:52 GMT Longford,Aughnacliffe,Longford County Council Alan Walsh Gardaí appeal for witnesses after trains vandalised in "serious incident" https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2033271/gardai-appeal-for-witnesses-after-trains-vandalised-in-serious-incident.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2033271/gardai-appeal-for-witnesses-after-trains-vandalised-in-serious-incident.htmlRoad users and pedestrians in the area of Athlone Train Station between 4am and 6am on March 7 are urged to contact Gardaí
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses after three train carriages were vandalised during the early hours of Saturday March 7 while parked up in Athlone Train Station. Descri
]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:00:11 GMT An Garda Siochána,Iarnód Éireann,Westmeath Tara King REVEALED | The best restaurant and hospitality businesses in Longford honoured at Irish Restaurant Awards https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/business/2031596/revealed-the-best-restaurant-and-hospitality-businesses-in-longford-honoured-at-irish-restaurant-awards.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/business/2031596/revealed-the-best-restaurant-and-hospitality-businesses-in-longford-honoured-at-irish-restaurant-awards.htmlSuccess for seventeen Longford businesses across eighteen categories at Leinster Regional Final of the Irish Restaurant Awards
Use the Arrows < > above to go through the gallery The best restaurants and hospitality business owners in Longford were honoured at the Leinster Regional Final of th
]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:13:06 GMT Longford,Longford Arms Hotel,Ballymahon,Abbeyshrule Alan Walsh 'Huge boost for Longford' as Irish cybersecurity company ZeroRisk to create 80 new jobs https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2017816/huge-boost-for-longford-as-irish-cybersecurity-company-zerorisk-to-create-80-new-jobs.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2017816/huge-boost-for-longford-as-irish-cybersecurity-company-zerorisk-to-create-80-new-jobs.htmlZeroRisk, an Irish start-up, is setting up a new facility in Longford at the Axis Centre
In a major boost for Longford, it has been announced that Irish cybersecurity company ZeroRisk is to create 80 new jobs. ZeroRisk, an Irish start-up, which is setting up a new facility in Longford at the
]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:33:58 GMT Longford Alan Walsh Congratulations: Longford's Siobhàn Cronogue celebrates significant milestone https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/1960751/congratulations-longford-s-siobhan-cronogue-celebrates-significant-milestone.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/1960751/congratulations-longford-s-siobhan-cronogue-celebrates-significant-milestone.htmlCounty Longford Public Participation Network (PPN) Coordinator Siobhàn Cronogue conferred with Bachelor of Arts in Local Government
Congratulations to Siobhàn Cronogue, who proudly received her Bachelor of Arts in Local Government through the Institute of Public Administration (IPA), accredit
]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2025 19:31:04 GMT Longford,Granard,Longford County Council Alan Walsh 'STEM-tacular': 'Palpable excitement' as Longford students star in live TV STEM discussion https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/1956297/stem-tacular-palpable-excitement-as-longford-students-star-in-live-tv-stem-discussion.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/1956297/stem-tacular-palpable-excitement-as-longford-students-star-in-live-tv-stem-discussion.htmlLongford students and County Council officers highlight classroom STEM experiences and award winning STEM projects live on Ireland AM on Virgin Media
There was palpable excitement in two Longford secondary schools - Meán Scoil Mhuire and St Mel's College - on Monday, November 24, when a 3rd Y
]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:29:01 GMT Longford,St Mel’s College,Mean Scoil Mhuire Longford,Longford County Council,Midlands Alan Walsh Congratulations: Longford student studying medicine awarded Excellence Scholarship https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/1956292/congratulations-longford-student-studying-medicine-awarded-excellence-scholarship.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/1956292/congratulations-longford-student-studying-medicine-awarded-excellence-scholarship.htmlSt Mel's College, Longford past pupil Eanna Madden was presented with the award in the University of Galway
Congratulations to St Mel's College, Longford past pupil Eanna Madden, who was awarded an Excellence Scholarship by the University of Galway recently for outstanding academic achievemen
]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:43:01 GMT Longford,St Mel’s College Alan Walsh Longford business leader helping build connections at Octabuild networking event https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/1956280/longford-business-leader-helping-build-connections-at-octabuild-networking-event.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/1956280/longford-business-leader-helping-build-connections-at-octabuild-networking-event.htmlOctabuild lunch brought together builders’ merchants and industry leaders from across the island
Mike Glennon of Longford-based Glennon Brothers, and Chairperson of Octabuild, is pictured with sports broadcaster Jacqui Hurley and GAA figures Joe Brolly, Anthony Daly and Tomás Ó Sé at Octabuil
]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:45:01 GMT Longford,Glennon Brothers Pearse Park Alan Walsh Longford student wins top award for designing medicine dispenser for people with reduced hand mobility https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/1956330/longford-student-wins-top-award-for-designing-medicine-dispenser-for-people-with-reduced-hand-mobility.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/1956330/longford-student-wins-top-award-for-designing-medicine-dispenser-for-people-with-reduced-hand-mobility.htmlLanesboro CC student Ronan Lyons is overall winner of the Boston Scientific Medical Devices Grand Award at the Sci-fest National finals
Lanesboro Community College student Ronan Lyons won the Best Project award and was overall winner of the Boston Scientific Medical Devices Grand Award at the
]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:28:03 GMT Longford,Lanesboro Community College,Lanesboro Alan Walsh Passengers on bus involved in horror three car collision in Meath urged to come forward https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/1953952/passengers-on-bus-involved-in-horror-three-car-collision-in-meath-urged-to-come-forward.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/1953952/passengers-on-bus-involved-in-horror-three-car-collision-in-meath-urged-to-come-forward.htmlThe crash claimed the lives of Paul Conway and Wesley (Wes) O'Reilly
Gardaí continue to investigate the fatal three-vehicle road traffic collision that occurred on the R132 at Gormanston, county Meath, on the morning of Monday 24th November 2025. The horror crash claimed the lives of Paul Con
]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:07:03 GMT Meath,Roads,An Garda Siochána Lili Lonergan PICTURES: Landmark Longford pub owned by same family for 200 years hits the market https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/1945128/pictures-landmark-longford-pub-owned-by-same-family-for-200-years-hits-the-market.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/1945128/pictures-landmark-longford-pub-owned-by-same-family-for-200-years-hits-the-market.htmlClarke's of Lanesboro: Pub in Longford, owned by the same family for over 200 years, has come on the market for just €350,000
USE THE ARROWS OR 'NEXT' TO BROWSE THROUGH THE FULL GALLERY Clarke`s Pub & Residence, Main Street, Lanesborough, Co. Longford, Lanesborough, Co. Longford, N39X796 Clar
]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2025 20:55:48 GMT Longford,Property Gallery,Daft.ie,Lanesborough Jayde Maher 'People do things a lot faster with ChatGPT': Innovative Longford business making waves https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/1944944/people-do-things-a-lot-faster-with-chatgpt-innovative-longford-business-making-waves.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/1944944/people-do-things-a-lot-faster-with-chatgpt-innovative-longford-business-making-waves.htmlJenna Farrell is one of the founders of Scopey who recently featured in the Business Post’s HOT 100 Start Ups
Longford business, Scopey, recently featured in the Business Post’s HOT 100 Start Ups. The company, founded in 2022, is already making waves for using AI to turn WhatsApp messages and
]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2025 19:57:56 GMT Longford,Technology,Artificial intelligence Eimear Smith Winners of the 2025 Longford Leader Sports Star Awards revealed https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/1944025/winners-of-the-2025-longford-leader-sports-star-awards-revealed.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/1944025/winners-of-the-2025-longford-leader-sports-star-awards-revealed.html2025 Longford Leader Sports Star Awards, in association with Longford Sports Partnership, will be presented at a gala presentation function in the Longford Arms Hotel this Friday, November 28
The winners of the 2025 Longford Leader Sports Star Awards, in association with Longford Sports Partn
]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2025 19:49:01 GMT Longford,Longford County Council,Longford Arms Hotel Alan Walsh Prestigious Colgate award for 'kind and caring' Longford Dental Centre team https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/1944242/prestigious-colgate-award-for-kind-and-caring-longford-dental-centre-team.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/1944242/prestigious-colgate-award-for-kind-and-caring-longford-dental-centre-team.htmlColgate Caring Dentist Awards: Dr Sarah McWeeney and her colleagues at Longford Dental Centre received the honour for the compassion, professionalism, and extraordinary support shown to a patient throughout her cancer journey
A Longford dental team is celebrating after they were crowned Denta
]]> Sat, 15 Nov 2025 12:00:17 GMT Longford Alan Walsh ‘Remarkably thoughtful’ Longford dental team recognised for exceptional care of cancer patients https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/business/1939463/remarkably-thoughtful-longford-dental-team-recognised-for-exceptional-care-of-cancer-patients.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/business/1939463/remarkably-thoughtful-longford-dental-team-recognised-for-exceptional-care-of-cancer-patients.htmlColgate Caring Dentist Awards: Dr Sarah McWeeney and her colleagues at Longford Dental Centre received the honour for the compassion, professionalism, and extraordinary support shown to a patient throughout her cancer journey
A Longford dental team is celebrating after they were crowned Denta
]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2025 07:56:03 GMT Longford Alan Walsh Major boost for Longford swimmer Darragh Greene ahead of third Olympic Games bid https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/business/1939450/major-boost-for-longford-swimmer-darragh-greene-ahead-of-third-olympic-games-bid.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/business/1939450/major-boost-for-longford-swimmer-darragh-greene-ahead-of-third-olympic-games-bid.htmlFrom Longford to Los Angeles: Padraic O’Kane and EHL Experiences champion Olympian Darragh Greene’s journey to Los Angeles Olympic Games 2028
Longford swimmer Darragh Greene has received a major boost as he bids to become an Olympian for the third time and represent Ireland at the Los Angeles
]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2025 20:42:04 GMT Longford,Darragh Greene,Newtownforbes,Padraic O’Kane Alan Walsh MISSING: Gardai and family 'concerned for well-being' of missing 22-year-old woman https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/1938610/missing-gardai-and-family-concerned-for-well-being-of-missing-22-year-old-woman.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/1938610/missing-gardai-and-family-concerned-for-well-being-of-missing-22-year-old-woman.htmlA young woman has been reported missing from her home in Mayo and gardai are seeking assistance from the public in tracing her whereabouts
A 22-year-old woman has been reported missing by An Garda Siochana who are concerned for her well-being. Gardaí are now seeking the public's assistance in
]]> Sat, 08 Nov 2025 10:10:04 GMT Missing Person Appeal,An Garda Siochána,Facebook Rachel Kavanagh