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THE MONTH OF JANUARY RENOWNED FOR SEVERE WIND STORMS: The night of the “big wind” occurred on Sunday 6th January 1839 and because it caused more widespread damage in Ireland than any storm on record. This storm has become part of Irish history of ...

25 Jan 2012 at 15:59

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Ballymahon notes Christmas Lights Ballymahon Traders Association are looking for some help in preparing for the Christmas lights. They need to put up poles and check existing lights. Please come along on Monday nights at 8pm outside O’Hanlons ...

22 Oct 2013 at 15:31

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Longford-based author Aidan O’Hara launches new book ‘A Damn Yankee Am I? Thanks!’

...Donegal and the Hebrides. Aidan has also written numerous articles, including in Teathbha, the Journal of County LONGFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern, welcomes the book. “Many congratulations to Aidan on this...

05 Feb 2023 at 10:02

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€511,831 allocation a massive boost to north Longford heritage and walking trails

€511,831 has been allocated to three trails in North Longford under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS). The announcement was made by Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys this morning. Derrycassin ...

29 Nov 2021 at 13:21

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Longford Historical Society launch Teathbha journal

2017 also marks the Society’s 50th anniversary and the journal was officially launched by County LONGFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY stalwart, Jimmy Donoghue. He spoke about the “quality” of the people who were involved in the society back when he first joined up in 1969,...

11 Dec 2017 at 13:30

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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar thanks QIH director Kevin Lunney for resilience he showed following his barbaric abduction

This afternoon An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD met with the five directors of Quinn Industrial Holdings and he thanked Kevin Lunney for the resilience he has shown following his barbaric abduction, assault and torture. Mr Varadkar said, "I ...

10 Nov 2019 at 19:09

Local News

Longford Historical Society enjoys cultural day trip

County LONGFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY had a very enjoyable outing on Saturday, September 22 last. “This was our final tour event for 2018 and we took in Enniskillen and the historic town of Dungannon,” said Hugh Farrell talking to the Leader this week. He also...

06 Oct 2018 at 11:00

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Longford Historical Society’s launched its journal, Teathbha at Longford County Library

with the Society’s 50th anniversary and was officially carried out by Co LONGFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY stalwart, Jimmy Donoghue. He spoke about the “quality” of the people who were involved with the Society back when he first joined up in 1969, and their passion...

18 Nov 2017 at 17:00

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Granard

St. Christopherâ€™s Services The Granard Branch of St Christopherâ€™s Services have organised a play by Seamus Oâ€™Rourke - â€œPadraig Potts Guide to Walkingâ€ on the 20 February in the Community Centre, Granard at 8.30pm. There will ...

14 Feb 2015 at 13:01

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Locals set for annual Clonfin commemoration

...went on to add that the guest speaker on the day will be Fr Tom Murray, who, as Diocesan Archivist and a member of LONGFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY, is extremely knowledgable when it comes to local history. “The Master of Ceremonies will be John Murphy, the...

04 Feb 2016 at 12:24

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Granard

Agricultural Show The committee are hosting a major fundraising night at Longford Greyhound Track on this Friday, 15 May. First Race starting at 8p.m. Tickets are priced at €10.00 and are available from any committee member and also ...

16 May 2015 at 11:04

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Longford author John Connell to launch The Cow Book in USA

John Connell is a very well known personality in Longford since the launch of his bestselling memoir, The Cow Book, in March 2018. Since then, he's been travelling the country giving talks on farming and mental health; he's been an ...

23 Apr 2019 at 15:00

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