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Rugby: Title favourites Wicklow hold out for win over Longford

Longford RFC . . . 14 Wicklow RFC . . . 20 Both sides traded attacks and had to defend their own lines in the stages. Longford eventually coughed up a penalty on the 10m line in front of posts, which Wicklow slotted over to take a 3-point lead on 10 ...

06 Oct 2022 at 10:45

National News

Retired Garda Superintendent jailed for six and a half years for holding cannabis resin

...the character references described an honest, hardworking man. Mr O'Higgins said Murphy's had served the State both in the DEFENCE FORCES and as a garda. He said his 40 years of public service must stand to him. Judge Nolan said he accepted that as a former...

04 Oct 2022 at 15:40

National News

Ireland to step up security around offshore pipelines after Nord Stream sabotage

...we have as well.” Mr Coveney was quizzed by committee members on whether there is provision to scale up resources for the DEFENCE FORCES at short notice in response to the war in Ukraine. Independent TD Cathal Berry told the committee: “A big concern of mine,...

04 Oct 2022 at 19:23

National News

Varadkar pays tribute to ‘remarkable legacy’ of Michael Collins at his graveside

...he said that though Mr Griffith reached his life’s ambition in creating an Irish Free State, “he died a sorrowful man”. DEFENCE FORCES raise national flag. Piper & Colour Party line-up here at #CollinsGriffith100 pic.twitter.com/vUrflHNcLr — Collins/Griffith...

14 Aug 2022 at 16:23

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Longford unites to remember the ‘Big Fella’

...revolutionary leader 100 years on from his death. A parade, spearheaded by members from Longford Pipe Band and the DEFENCE FORCES, charted their way through the town’s fittingly hushed main thoroughfare ahead of a special commemoration at Granard’s...

24 Aug 2022 at 08:00

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Michael Collins Commemoration in Granard

...Michael travelled in, which was owned by Larry Kiernan will be on display. To mark this significant day, members of the DEFENCE FORCES 27th Battalion C-Coy will form a marching body from the site of the barracks, now the Garda Station, past the Greville Arms...

20 Aug 2022 at 09:04

Recommended passenger arrival times relaxed at Dublin Airport

National News

... hiring more than 350 officers. It said it will continue to recruit additional staff over the weeks and months ahead. The DEFENCE FORCES had also been on standby to take up posts at vehicle check points at Dublin Airport in the event of a major Covid outbreak...

15 Aug 2022 at 13:48

National News

Families and businesses in Wexford suffered ‘trauma’ in flash floods

The Minister for Housing said families and business-owners affected by floods have suffered “a lot of trauma” after torrential rain hammered parts of Wexford. Dozens of homes and businesses sustained damage after more than 40mm of rain fell in an ...

16 Aug 2022 at 16:23

GAA

Longford SFC: Who will make it through to the Connolly Cup decider?

A remarkable total of 16 goals were scored in the four games as Mullinalaghta, Colmcille, Dromard and Longford Slashers reached the last four. The reigning champions St Columba’s showed their experience in producing a strong finish to beat ...

23 Sept 2022 at 18:17

Longford Sport

Longford's Melissa O'Kane helps Athlone Town qualify for their first ever EVOKE.ie FAI Women's Cup Final

Longford's Melissa O'Kane has helped Athlone Town qualify for their first ever EVOKE.ie FAI Women's Cup Final. The line-up for the 2022 EVOKE.ie FAI Women's Cup Final is set with Athlone Town to take on Shelbourne in Tallaght Stadium on ...

24 Sept 2022 at 20:33

Local News

'No legitimacy' - European officials slam Russian plans to annex four regions of Ukraine

Russia on Friday will formally annex occupied parts of Ukraine where it held Kremlin-orchestrated “referendums” in which it claimed that residents had voted overwhelmingly to live under Moscow’s rule. The Ukrainian government and the ...

29 Sept 2022 at 16:33

Sport

Robbie Brady the hero as Stephen Kenny's Ireland beat Armenia to secure Nations League B status

Robbie Brady got the Republic of Ireland out of jail as they secured their Nations League B status with a madcap 3-2 win over nine-man Armenia. The 30-year-old, making his first start for his country since March last year, converted ...

27 Sept 2022 at 23:33

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