Co Longford Ploughing Association

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Computer Classes: Computer Literacy classes will be starting soon in The Old Schoolhouse, Edgeworthstown.  For further information or to book a place, please contact 043-6671801 or email edgelocdev@eircom.net. Active Age Group: The Active Age Group ...

09 Apr 2013 at 17:03

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Deaths in Longford - Monday, June 1, 2020

Vincent Montgomery, Cullyfad, Killoe, Longford The death occurred, suddenly, at his home, on Thursday, May 28 of Vincent Montgomery, Cullyfad, Killoe, Longford. He is predeceased by his parents Alex and Margaret, his brother Brendan and his sister ...

01 Jun 2020 at 03:24

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Keeping the ploughing tradition alive

First-time Longford competitor Conor Mulligan won a gold medal at the National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore last week. The Edgeworthstown man took part in the newly-established Novice Class which saw young competitors from all over the ...

01 Oct 2016 at 18:00

Farming

National ploughing supremo talks up Co Longford Championships

“The Longford Ploughing match which is taking place in Carrickedmond on March 25, is a fantastic event for the county,” she said, before pointing out that it was regarded as one of largest and most prestigious local matches that takes place ...

22 Mar 2018 at 16:00

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'Absolutely no question' of cancelling final day of #Ploughing17 despite heavy downpours

There is 'absolutely no question' of the National Ploughing Championships being cancelled according to the main National Plouhing Association. Anna Marie McHugh, Assistant Managing Director of the National Ploughing Championships, said ...

20 Sept 2017 at 18:45

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Granard Tel: 043 66 86922. e-mail: gaag@eircom.net Library The Library has a number of events on for Heritage Week: Friday, 28 August at 7.30pm Dr. Kieran O’Conor will speak on Granard’s Motte and Bailey hosted by Granard Area ...

22 Aug 2015 at 14:45

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A ploughman by any other name in Co Longford

It’s no coincidence that they share a special occasion because not only is Eamon synonymous with ploughing in this county, he has been instrumental in keeping the tradition alive and well in Longford. Eamon is a former ...

23 Mar 2018 at 14:00

Farming

County Longford Ploughing Championships to return to Carrickedmond

This year the Championships take place on the Carrickedmond lands of John and Maura Harte who are no strangers to the event having hosted it back in 1996. Speaking on the night, local IFA chairman, Séan Conefrey ...

14 Mar 2018 at 15:00

Deaths

Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, June 3, 2020

James (Seamus) Creegan, Crott, Moyne, Longford / Athenry, Galway The death occurred, in the loving care of the staff of Kilcolgan Nursing Home, on Monday, June 1 of James (Seamus) Creegan, Crott, Moyne, ...

04 Jun 2020 at 01:04

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Ploughing community mourns loss of
All-Ireland champion

...Pat was competing there was great rivalry in the county as far as loy digging went,” said outgoing CO LONGFORD PLOUGHING ASSOCIATION chairman Eamon Egan. “To achieve what he did (All-Ireland success) was magnifient. He was a great...

01 Feb 2013 at 17:00

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All roads lead to Abbeyshrule for 83rd ploughing championships

Every year the best ploughmen in Ireland compete at the Longford Ploughing match. David Gill from Co Down, a World Champion holder; Brian O’Neill of Tyrone; Matthew Simms of Donegal; Matt Duffy and ...

07 Apr 2017 at 17:00

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Longford couples' wedding dreams shattered after company folds

...more. The local woman who is well known for her organisational skills having been at the helm of CO LONGFORD PLOUGHING ASSOCIATION for the last five years, used a little of the money for deposits which ‘Win our Wedding’ did pay...

26 Jul 2017 at 11:25

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