https://www.longfordleader.ie https://www.longfordleader.ie/images/logos/12/logo_colored.jpg https://www.longfordleader.ie 'Fitting tribute': Large Longford crowd attends inaugural Jude Flynn Memorial Lecture https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2054961/fitting-tribute-large-longford-crowd-attends-inaugural-jude-flynn-memorial-lecture.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2054961/fitting-tribute-large-longford-crowd-attends-inaugural-jude-flynn-memorial-lecture.html

County Longford Historical Society agreed an annual lecture would be a fitting tribute
There was a large crowd in the Longford Arms Hotel on Monday, March 23 for the inaugural Jude Flynn Memorial Lecture. The lecture, given by Vona Groarke, Ireland Professor of Poetry, was entitled ‘Filling i

]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:00:08 GMT Longford,Longford Arms Hotel,Longford Town Trevor Quinn Longford driver Shane Quinn ‘delighted’ with first National Rally podium place https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2054572/longford-driver-shane-quinn-delighted-with-first-national-rally-podium-place.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2054572/longford-driver-shane-quinn-delighted-with-first-national-rally-podium-place.html

The 22 year-old only began competing in national rally driving events in September 2021
Talented Longford rally driver Shane Quinn said he was 'delighted' to achieve his first podium place finish in the National Rally Championship, which was 'very special' for him and his co-driver Stephen Re

]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:00:18 GMT Longford,Moydow,Ardagh Trevor Quinn ‘Death by a thousand cuts’ Appeal lodged to stop infilling of a former Longford quarry https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2054585/death-by-a-thousand-cuts-appeal-lodged-to-stop-infilling-of-a-former-longford-quarry.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2054585/death-by-a-thousand-cuts-appeal-lodged-to-stop-infilling-of-a-former-longford-quarry.html

Longford County Council approved planning permission on March 10 last
An environmental charity has lodged an appeal against the infilling of a former north Longford quarry after the development was recently given the green light by planners. Longford County Council approved planning permissio

]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:00:14 GMT Longford County Council,North Longford,Environment Trevor Quinn Luxury castle frequently chosen by Longford couples for nuptials wins top wedding award https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2054974/luxury-castle-frequently-chosen-by-longford-couples-for-nuptials-wins-top-wedding-award.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2054974/luxury-castle-frequently-chosen-by-longford-couples-for-nuptials-wins-top-wedding-award.html

Nestled on the shores of Lough Meelagh, Kilronan Castle has become a standout choice
Kilronan Castle has been awarded Waterside Venue of the Year at the Weddings Online Awards, which took place on Monday, March 9 at the Mount Wolseley Hotel & Spa in Carlow. This prestigious award recognises w

]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:21 GMT Midlands,Longford,Weddings Trevor Quinn ‘Incredible’ support for South Longford community house and playground https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2054608/incredible-support-for-south-longford-community-house-and-playground.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2054608/incredible-support-for-south-longford-community-house-and-playground.html

A call has been made for a modern, safe and accessible playground and community house
A large number of local residents and political representatives showed their support for the development of a community house and playground in Kenagh recently at a community consultation event. Local woman

]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:00:11 GMT Kenagh,Longford,Micheál Carrigy,Fianna Fail,Fine Gael Trevor Quinn 'True gentleman': Tributes paid to 'genial' former owner of historic Longford demesne https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2054952/true-gentleman-tributes-paid-to-genial-former-owner-of-historic-longford-demesne.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2054952/true-gentleman-tributes-paid-to-genial-former-owner-of-historic-longford-demesne.html

Jeffry George Lefroy and his wife, Tessa established Carigglass as a tourist attraction
A funeral service took place in St James' Church, Athboy, on Sunday, January 11 last, for Jeffry George Lefroy, of Crowenstown Little, Delvin, and formerly of Carigglass Manor, Longford, who died on Decemb

]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:00:24 GMT Longford,IFA,Longford Town Trevor Quinn RIP: Longford mourns death of 'quiet lady' who dedicated her life to the care of her family https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2054779/rip-longford-mourns-death-of-quiet-lady-who-dedicated-her-life-to-the-care-of-her-family.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2054779/rip-longford-mourns-death-of-quiet-lady-who-dedicated-her-life-to-the-care-of-her-family.html

Late Susan Reilly (née Kelleher), Rosduff, Moyne, Longford / Arva, Cavan / Aughavas, Leitrim
The Arva and north Longford community was saddened to hear of the death on Monday, March 16 of Susan Reilly (née Kelleher), Rosduff, Moyne, Co Longford and formerly of Drumbinnish, Aughavas, Co Leitri

]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:00:11 GMT Longford,Cavan,Arva,Dromard,Moyne Alan Walsh Longford man accused of dangerous driving requests video footage https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2053274/longford-man-accused-of-dangerous-driving-requests-video-footage.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2053274/longford-man-accused-of-dangerous-driving-requests-video-footage.html

39-year-old Philip Grace of 14 Crevagh Bawn in Ballymahon, appeared before Longford District Court charged with multiple offences
A Ballymahon man representing himself on charges of multiple offences has requested any available CCTV footage from one of the two incidents before the court. 39-y

]]> Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:00:06 GMT Longford,Longford Gardaí,Longford District Court,Longford Town Tara King RIP: Sadness at death of talented choir leader who worked for many years with Trebor sweets https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2054252/rip-sadness-at-death-of-talented-choir-leader-who-worked-for-many-years-with-trebor-sweets.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2054252/rip-sadness-at-death-of-talented-choir-leader-who-worked-for-many-years-with-trebor-sweets.html

Late Tom McConnell, Drumshinny, Arva, Co Cavan and formerly of Motherwell, Scotland and Dunnington, England
The death occurred peacefully at home in Drumshinney, Arva of Mr Thomas (Tom) Mc Connell with his family at his bedside on Monday, March 2, 2026. Originally from Motherwell, Scotland an

]]> Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:00:06 GMT Cavan,Arva Alan Walsh 'Truly uplifting': Large sum raised for Longford charity that brings comfort to sick kids https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2054423/truly-uplifting-large-sum-raised-for-longford-charity-that-brings-comfort-to-sick-kids.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2054423/truly-uplifting-large-sum-raised-for-longford-charity-that-brings-comfort-to-sick-kids.html

Cian's Kennels works with kids undergoing treatment facilitating access to family pets
Employees at multinational medical devices and health care company Abbott have raised over €36,000 for Cian’s Kennels. The charity works with children undergoing medical treatment, facilitating access to fa

]]> Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:00:15 GMT Abbott Diagnostics Longford,Cian Neary,Longford Trevor Quinn Broadband or no-band? Calls for review of Longford broadband as "problematic" speeds persist https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2054381/broadband-or-no-band-calls-for-review-of-longford-broadband-as-problematic-speeds-persist.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2054381/broadband-or-no-band-calls-for-review-of-longford-broadband-as-problematic-speeds-persist.html

Councillor Garry Murtagh has called on Longford County Council to write to Minister Patrick O’Donovan about the issue of poor broadband speeds in parts of the county
Councillor Garry Murtagh has called on Longford County Council to write to Minister Patrick O’Donovan seeking a review of the N

]]> Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:15 GMT Longford,Longford Town,Ballinamuck,Aughnacliffe,Longford County Council,Granard Municipal District Tara King RIP: Man in his 30s tragically dies following Longford road crash https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2054761/rip-man-in-his-30s-tragically-dies-following-longford-road-crash.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2054761/rip-man-in-his-30s-tragically-dies-following-longford-road-crash.html

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a single-vehicle road traffic collision on the R392 in Ballymahon, Co Longford
A man in his 30s has tragically dies following injuries he sustained in a Longford road crash. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a single-vehicle road traffic collision on

]]> Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:36:39 GMT Longford,Ballymahon,An Garda Siochána Alan Walsh 'More interactive' New site on famed north Longford ambush will enhance visitor experience https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2054398/more-interactive-new-site-on-famed-north-longford-ambush-will-enhance-visitor-experience.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2054398/more-interactive-new-site-on-famed-north-longford-ambush-will-enhance-visitor-experience.html

The new website aims to engage individuals from further afield to come to county Longford
The Clonfin Commemoration has long served as a significant point of interest for historical visitors, particularly with its recent milestone—the 105th anniversary commemoration of the famous ambush that

]]> Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:00:22 GMT North Longford,Granard,Ballinalee Trevor Quinn PICTURES | 'Follow the yellow brick road' in Longford to classic The Wizard of Oz musical https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/pictures---videos/2054607/pictures-follow-the-yellow-brick-road-in-longford-to-classic-the-wizard-of-oz-musical.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/pictures---videos/2054607/pictures-follow-the-yellow-brick-road-in-longford-to-classic-the-wizard-of-oz-musical.html

St Mel’s Musical Society production of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ runs from April 7 - 11 in St Mel’s College, Longford
Use the Arrows < > above to go through the gallery The eagerly awaited St Mel’s Musical Society production of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ opens in St Mel’s College on Tuesday next, April 7, a

]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:17:48 GMT Longford,St Mel’s Musical Society,St Mel’s College Alan Walsh Longford Gardaí following "definite line of inquiry" into Dealz assault https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2054451/longford-gardai-following-definite-line-of-inquiry-into-dealz-assault.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2054451/longford-gardai-following-definite-line-of-inquiry-into-dealz-assault.html

The assault occurred inside Dealz on Market Square in Longford Town shortly before 3pm, last Wednesday, April 1
It has been confirmed today that Longford Gardaí are now following "a definite line of inquiry" in their investigation into an assault that occurred in the Market Square branch of D

]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:00:15 GMT Longford,Longford Town,Longford Gardaí Tara King PICTURES | Young Irish music, dancing and singing talent sparkles at Longford school Scór https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/pictures---videos/2054503/pictures-young-irish-music-dancing-and-singing-talent-sparkles-at-longford-school-scor.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/pictures---videos/2054503/pictures-young-irish-music-dancing-and-singing-talent-sparkles-at-longford-school-scor.html

Great entertainment at the 2026 Longford school Scór county final
Use the Arrows < > above to go through the gallery There was great entertainment at the 2026 Longford school Scór county final as young Irish musicians, dancers and singers performed with pride. Longford Live photographer Shell

]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:21:03 GMT Longford,Abbeylara,Granard Alan Walsh Longford couple claim they were "followed" into shop prior to violent incident https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2054094/longford-couple-claim-they-were-followed-into-shop-prior-to-violent-incident.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2054094/longford-couple-claim-they-were-followed-into-shop-prior-to-violent-incident.html

Christy and Bernadette McDonnell of 55 Ardnacassa Avenue, Longford, appeared before Longford District Court
A husband and wife who allege they were ‘followed’ into a petrol station by another couple just prior to the onset of a violent incident between them within the shop have been remanded

]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:00:08 GMT Longford,Longford Town,Longford Gardaí,District Court,Longford District Court Tara King RIP: ‘Never a dull moment’ Late Larry Cadden was one of Mullahoran's ‘great characters’ https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2054365/rip-never-a-dull-moment-late-larry-cadden-was-one-of-mullahoran-s-great-characters.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2054365/rip-never-a-dull-moment-late-larry-cadden-was-one-of-mullahoran-s-great-characters.html

Late Larry Cadden, Drumhowna, M. C. Motor Factors., Loughduff, Cavan
Loughduff and Mullahoran lost one of its great characters when Larry Cadden passed away following a short illness on Saturday, March 14. There was genuine sadness and regret felt not alone in the parish but also much further

]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:27:01 GMT Longford,Cavan Alan Walsh Work underway on 12 Tesla charging bays in Longford town https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2054312/work-underway-on-12-tesla-charging-bays-in-longford-town.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2054312/work-underway-on-12-tesla-charging-bays-in-longford-town.html

The Tesla charging bays are currently being installed on the grounds of the N4 Axis Centre in Aghadegnan, Longford town.
Work is currently underway on the installation of 12 high-powered Tesla charging bays at the N4 Axis Centre in Aghadegnan just outside Longford town. Planning permission fo

]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:25 GMT Longford,Longford Town,N4,planning permission Tara King North Longford parish of Dromard hosting Camino Walk to raise funds for charity https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2054297/north-longford-parish-of-dromard-hosting-camino-walk-to-raise-funds-for-charity.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2054297/north-longford-parish-of-dromard-hosting-camino-walk-to-raise-funds-for-charity.html

Dromard Camino Walk on Saturday, April 11 will raise funds for the Lourdes Assisted Pilgrimage Fund
For this year's Dromard Camino Walk on Saturday, April 11, which has been spearheaded by Fr PJ Hughes and the North Longford parish of Dromard, supported by the local GAA club and the parish co

]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:57:01 GMT Longford,Dromard Alan Walsh