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Ashling’s murder raises questions about attitudes towards women – funeral hears

A “depraved act of violence” which deprived Ashling Murphy of her life has united the country in grief and support, mourners at her funeral have been told. Bishop of Meath Tom Deenihan said the murder of the 23-year-old woman has asked questions of ...

18 Jan 2022 at 16:35

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Longford Leader editorial: Meaning of Christmas

During the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Áras an Uachtaráin, President Michael D Higgins reminded us to ensure we do not forget the friends, neighbours, colleagues or relatives who are not as fortunate as we are. Here are some of his words: ...

26 Dec 2019 at 14:00

Leading figures across the UK and Ireland pay tribute to Lord Trimble

National News

Leading figures across the political divide pay tribute to Lord Trimble

Political leaders across the UK and Ireland have hailed Lord Trimble’s contribution to peace in Northern Ireland. Following the death of the former Stormont first minister on Monday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson described him as a political ...

25 Jul 2022 at 23:10

Deaths

Deaths in Longford - Monday, January 25, 2021 - evening

May McNaboe, Drumury, Moyne, Longford The death occurred, peacefully at Padre Pio Ward, St. Joseph’s Care Centre, Longford, on Monday, January 25 of May McNaboe, Drumury, Moyne, Longford. Deeply regretted by her nieces, nephews, ...

25 Jan 2021 at 22:47

Northern Ireland

Simon Harris and Hilary Benn have ‘warm and engaging’ conversation

Ireland’s new deputy premier has said he had a “warm and engaging” conversation with Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn. On his first full day as Tanaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Harris said the pair ...

24 Jan 2025 at 16:05

GAA

Longford SFC: Slashers make positive start in win over Granard

Longford Slashers . . . 1-15 St Mary’s Granard . . . 1-9 While Slashers were a lot sharper in the first half and raced into a 0-4 to 0-0 lead, St Mary’s gradually got going and battled back to level matters but ...

31 Jul 2022 at 12:34

GAA

Meath in cruise control as Longford find the going too tough in Leinster exit

Meath . . . 3-19 Longford . . . 3-12 After building up a commanding seven point lead (1-13 to 1-6) at the break after playing with the advantage of the strong wind in the first half, the superior Meath side ...

07 Apr 2024 at 18:58

GAA

Longford SFC: Killoe win again in proving much too strong for Carrickedmond

Killoe Emmet Og . . . 0-17 Carrickedmond . . . 0-7 Emmet Og were in cruise control in the first half in establishing a commanding 0-11 to 0-2 lead at the break but they suffered a significant blow when ...

13 Aug 2023 at 20:09

Sport

Longford U-21s beat Leitrim in advancing to the Hastings Cup Final against Meath

Hastings Cup Under 21 Football Tournament Semi-Final Longford . . . . . 2-13 Leitrim . . . . . 3-8 Frank McNamee’s side trailed by four points (3-8 to 1-10) with just eight minutes of normal time ...

21 Jan 2017 at 17:12

Northern Ireland

Tributes paid to 10 killed in petrol station explosion as victims’ names emerge

The Taoiseach has paid tribute to the victims of a petrol station explosion as the names of some of the 10 people killed began to emerge. Talented teenage rugby player Leona Harper; Jessica ...

09 Oct 2022 at 00:15

National News

Michael D Higgins lays wreath to mark National Day of Commemoration

Irish President Michael D Higgins has laid a wreath at a National Day of Commemoration event in Dublin. Ceremonies took place across the country to honour all Irish casualties who died in ...

13 Jul 2025 at 12:50

National News

Irish parliament fails to nominate new taoiseach

The Irish parliament has failed to nominate a new taoiseach, following a row on speaking time. Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin had been poised to become the next taoiseach after ...

22 Jan 2025 at 18:14

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