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Longford to roll out red carpet for An Post Rás

There will be more than a hint of local interest in the air this weekend when this year's An Post Rás descends on the streets of Longford. Promising young cycist Daire Feeley, who boasts strong links to the Killashee area, will no doubt consume much ...

17 May 2017 at 11:00

Local News

Confirmed - All-Ireland football championship will be straight knock-out

This season’s All-Ireland football championship will be a straight knock-out, the GAA has confirmed. The All-Ireland senior football championship final will be played just before Christmas on Saturday, December 19. Unlike the football, the hurling ...

26 Jun 2020 at 16:00

News

Mercy Secondary School initiative welcomed

A new initiative whereby students at Longford Mercy Secondary School can purchase iPads through a credit union loan, was welcomed by Fine Gael Deputy James Bannon in the Dáil during a debate on the new Credit Union Bill. From next September first ...

25 Nov 2012 at 20:00

Local notes

Ballinagh May 6

Croke Park - The Town and district was deserted on Sunday as young and old travelled to Croke Park to see Cavan play Galway in the All Ireland under 21 football championship final. It was a proud occasion for supporters to see a Cavan team race ...

05 May 2011 at 15:17

Horse Racing

Irish hope The Big Dog still on course for crack at Aintree Grand National

The Big Dog is still on course for the Randox Grand National at Aintree, according to trainer Peter Fahey. Currently a 50-1 chance with Bet365 for the Aintree marathon on April 9, The Big Dog was pulled up before the 10th fence by Jonathan ...

04 Jan 2022 at 16:27

Longford Sport

Naas hosts Irish racing resumption as Guineas set for opening week of action

The Board of Horse Racing Ireland met yesterday and agreed a number of fixture and prize money recommendations. It sees Irish racing return behind closed doors at Naas on June 8, with National Hunt racing resuming at Limerick on June 22. ...

17 May 2020 at 13:33

Sport

THE PUNTER'S EYE: Darley Irish Oaks Horse Racing Tips

The Darley Irish Oaks meeting marks the return of horse racing to the Curragh for the first time since the Irish Derby last month, and there are a number of horses to keep an eye out over the weekend. Saturday, July 15 An English raider ...

14 Jul 2017 at 16:58

Sport

Roscommon Races return on August 20

ROSCOMMON RACES return on Monday, August 20, with the first of seven races due off at 5.20pm. It’s Londis Family Day with lots of free entertainment for the children, such as the Pirate Boat Train. All kids love a bouncy castle, and there will also be...

12 Aug 2018 at 14:45

GAA

Longford are facing a most difficult task against Tyrone

Without a number of regulars for the current championship campaign, manager Padraic Davis also had to deal with injuries to Barry McKeon and Liam Connerton. Thus the team that takes on last year’s beaten All-Ireland finalists Tyrone ...

21 Jun 2019 at 13:21

Local News

Garda murder accused thought he was 'the second coming of Jesus'

Stephen Silver has told the Central Criminal Court, where he is on trial accused of the murder of Garda Colm Horkan, of mental health episodes he has experienced since the age of 19, on one occasion believing himself to be “the ...

23 Feb 2023 at 11:05

Local notes

Lanesboro

Celebration of a remarkable Milestone On Monday, 4th May 1914 on Inchenagh Island in Lough Ree, Eileen Connaughton was born. She was from a family of 10 â€“ eight girls and two boys. Eileen grew up on the Island before ...

10 May 2014 at 12:09

Local news

Warnock ‘disappointed’ with Independent Alliance

General election candidate Gerry Warnock has distanced himself from the new Shane Ross-led Independent Alliance. The Alliance, which also includes prominent Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice from Roscommon, was ...

09 Jul 2015 at 19:00

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