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New poll finds huge majority backs cigarette ban for under 21s

Almost three quarters of people in Ireland want the legal age for the sale of tobacco raised from 18 to 21, new research shows. The Irish Heart Foundation says the findings send an overwhelming message to Government that the public wants decisive ...

16 Nov 2021 at 13:08

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Thank You The Longford Branch of the Alzheimer’s Association of Ireland express their appreciation to all who supported their recent church gate collection. With the generous support of everyone €260 was donated to this worthy cause. Winter Time ...

25 Oct 2014 at 09:57

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Robber who was apprehended by an off-duty garda jailed for four years

A robber who beat a man on the street and was apprehended seconds later by an off-duty garda has been jailed for four years. Dubliner Kevin Murphy (30) had attacked a man in the city centre, punching and kicking the victim while he was on the ...

11 Mar 2021 at 21:25

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Five Longford projects at Aldi Foróige Youth Awards

Five groups of young people from Longford exhibited their community action projects at the event. One of these groups, Attic Transition Year Group, won a bronze star award for their project, which organised a tribute night in memory of a ...

13 May 2018 at 16:00

National Sport

All-Ireland winner explains why he played championship football last weekend... at 60!

At the ripe old age of 60, 1992 All-Ireland winner Martin Shovlin returned to action for Naomh Ultan in last Sunday’s clash against Naomh Brid in the Donegal Junior B Championship - out of necessity. A two-time Ulster SFC winner, ...

23 Sept 2021 at 16:39

GAA

Longford kids excited as Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps return for Summer 2021

Starting on 28th June and running up to 27th August, the 2021 Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps will run in line with government guidelines and subject to the advice of the relevant authorities. The successful health and safety measures ...

27 Apr 2021 at 10:19

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Granard

Country Markets As this Friday 14 February is St. Valentine’s Day, Granard Country Markets are having a spot prize for some lucky customer. Valentine cakes and buns etc will be on sale as well as the usual market products. ...

15 Feb 2014 at 16:35

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Longford County Council shortlisted in two categories for Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards 2021

Longford County Council has been shortlisted in two categories for the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards 2021. Longford, for its Strategy and Guidance for Rural Working Hubs, is one of ten local ...

30 Aug 2021 at 12:00

Farming

IFA take beef protests to Aldi distribution centre

The IFA this morning, December 5, began protesting at the Aldi distribution centre in Naas, Co Kildare, demanding a significant and immediate beef price increase to bring the Irish beef price at least in line with ...

05 Dec 2019 at 14:34

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Communities in Longford come together to launch #SpringClean22

National Spring Clean is operated by the Environmental Education Unit of An Taisce in partnership with Local Authorities and supported by the Department of Environment, Communications and Climate Environment and ...

01 Apr 2022 at 11:00

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Covid-19 latest: Longford incidence rate falls as public urged to continue efforts

The incidence of Covid-19 has fallen in Longford with the latest daily figures from the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) showing the county now has the 10th highest incidence rate in the country ...

21 Feb 2021 at 20:49

Sport

RACING: Your guide to Saturday’s Irish Derby action at the Curragh

The Irish Derby is one of the jewels in the crown of the Irish Racing Flat calendar and this year’s contest again looks a fascinating event with eight runners going to post for the €1 million event. The ...

25 Jun 2022 at 14:40

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