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Longford marathon making plans for virtual event

...that this year's event has become yet another Covid-19 sporting casualty and won't be going ahead. Indeed, the 2019 ABBOTT LONGFORD MARATHON saw local athletes triumph on the double, Niamh Kiernan and Barry Sheil, and they would have been looking forward to trying...

03 Jun 2020 at 15:00

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Ray Flynn to star in Longford mile event

The decorated runner, who completed 89 sub-four minute miles during his illustrious career, is lined up to lead a special Athletics Ireland supported event in Longford town on October 2. The occasion, suitably coined the Ray Flynn Mile, is one which ...

20 Sept 2017 at 11:00

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N4 provides route for unique run

Three runners will take on the unique challenge of running the N4 route from Sligo to Dublin non-stop on October 11 and 12 next to raise funds to support the new Autism Centre of Excellence that was recently established in Westmeath. Local marathon ...

22 Sept 2012 at 11:55

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2020 Abbott Longford Marathon is yet another casualty of Covid-19 pandemic

The Longford Marathon Committee have taken the decision to cancel the 2020 ABBOTT LONGFORD MARATHON due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The committee released a statement today; "We have carefully considered the logistics and challenges posed by the pandemic to the safe and...

28 May 2020 at 17:12

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Parish parkrun IV and parkwalk returns to Longford

...Saturday, September 7, in the Mall. Register for free on www.parkrun.ie and bring your barcode to get a time. Read also: ABBOTT LONGFORD MARATHON produces historic double as local athletes Barry Sheil and Niamh Kiernan triumph

28 Aug 2019 at 16:00

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Bridge restrictions on the Shannon to facilitate Abbot Longford marathon road race

In order to facilitate the annual ABBOTT LONGFORD MARATHON road race on Sunday, August 28 lifting bridge operations will be restricted accordingly at points along the Shannon. The following air draft restrictions will apply to the lifting bridges, which will be closed...

27 Aug 2022 at 17:00

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Staycation setback! Holidays interrupted after tyre blow-out on caravan

This was the scene on a staycation in the west of Ireland when a caravan had a blow out close to the Wild Atlantic Way. Gardaí from Bangor Erris Garda Station assisted the family in distress in Co Mayo. An officer helped the motorist to replace ...

24 Aug 2021 at 11:02

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Far from a damp squib, Longford's friendly marathon makes a splash

... It's very friendly, participants get a great welcome in Longford. We got very positive feedback.” The longevity of the ABBOTT LONGFORD MARATHON is in no small part down to the support it received over the years: “Our current main sponsor, Abbott, are fantastic. We...

31 Aug 2023 at 11:00

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Longford GAA star urges people to go Up the Hill for Jack and Jill

Longford footballer and member of the Gaelic Players Association (GPA), Mickey Quinn, is urging people to become charitable All-Stars for a great local cause and go Up the Hill for Jack and Jill. Going Up the Hill for Jack and Jill is easy! ...

02 Sept 2023 at 15:41

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Abbott Longford Marathon 2021 goes virtual

As a result, the committee has made the decision to go virtual. The 2021 Virtual ABBOTT LONGFORD MARATHON will take place between Sunday, August 29 and Thursday, September 30. Participants can take part in a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or 39.3-mile Ultra...

24 Aug 2021 at 09:00

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Longford GAA clubs could be on track to reopen

...do so to maximise the safety and well-being of our players, members and wider society," they finished. Also read: 2020 ABBOTT LONGFORD MARATHON is yet another casualty of Covid-19 pandemic

30 May 2020 at 12:27

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Making positive strides with Longford Sanctuary Runners

...– but especially for those living in Direct Provision.” A group of 40 Sanctuary Runners took part in last year’s ABBOTT LONGFORD MARATHON with a group making the trip from Dublin and its hoped an even bigger team will take part this summer, some running the...

23 Mar 2020 at 09:00

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