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Irish Cancer Society calls for increase in exercise to help reduce cancer risk

...themselves at increased risk of diseases, such as cancer, by not getting enough exercise, according to new research by the WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION (WHO). Regular physical activity helps to protect against some types of cancer coming back and other types of cancer developing....

06 Sept 2018 at 15:51

National News

US borders are open to international visitors from today

...of having recovered from Covid-19 in the last 90 days. Vaccines approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION (WHO) are accepted for entry into the United States. These vaccines are; Johnson & Johnson, Sinopharm, Sinovac, AstraZeneca,...

08 Nov 2021 at 12:01

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Legan

St Christophers: A whopping €2,567.40 was raised in a variety show held in Slowey’s Pub on Saturday night June 11th 2011 last. Legan Branch of St. Christopher’s, who hosted the event, would like to say a big thank you to the many contributors who ...

22 Jun 2011 at 15:12

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Colmcille

Take Me Out: The annual Take Me Out event will take place on Easter Sunday 31st March in the Breffni Arms Hotel, Arva. This year the proceeds of the event will be donated to Longford Palliative Home Care.  Tickets cost €10 and will be sold door ...

18 Mar 2013 at 18:23

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Ballinagh

Greetings His countless friends extend birthday greetings to popular entertainer Joe Gorman who this week (November 22nd) celebrates his Birthday. As a singer and entertainer is known throughout Cavan and adjoining councils where his rendering ...

22 Nov 2014 at 14:40

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Drumlish

Are you ASIST trained? If so would you like to become part of a community volunteer group who want to promote positive mental health and suicide prevention? Meeting will take place on Tuesday, 21st April at 7.30 p.m. at the EDI Centre ...

11 Apr 2015 at 09:33

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Static cycle raises €5,000 for
Granard’s Lourdes Invalid Fund

A static cycle to raise some much needed cash for the local Lourdes Invalid Fund brought the entire community together in Granard recently. The cycle which aimed to accumulate the distance as the crow flies - 1,500km - from the north ...

16 May 2013 at 15:00

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Arva

GAA Club Lotto: The Arva Football Club Lotto draw was held in the Club Rooms on Monday night 19th August. The Jackpot was €4,100 – Numbers drawn were 13/ 15 / 16 / 30. No winner – €50 winners - Willie Ward, Arva. Padraig Mc Cabe, ...

31 Aug 2013 at 14:17

National News

GOAL calls on young people in Longford to take action in time of crisis with launch of 'Global Sparks'

Bright sparks all over Longford are being urged by humanitarian aid agency, GOAL, to take part in an exciting new online programme aimed at teaching young and old how to contribute to building a better world. With students ...

22 Apr 2020 at 00:02

Local News

INMO and RCM move to Brexit proof midwives

Irish Ambassador Adrian O’Neill, whose father Tom was native of Legan, Co Longford, will host the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) and the UK’s Royal College of Midwives (RCM) today Monday 22 January, at the ...

22 Jan 2018 at 08:15

Local News

'Action must be taken now' - INMO calls for winter plan to protect patients and health staff

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) is calling for a winter plan to protect patients and healthcare staff to be published "immediately". Today's (September 17) call comes on World Patient Safety Day, an ...

17 Sept 2022 at 21:00

Features

Transition Longford: Growing food in the town during Covid-19 lockdown

Delighted to be back with our series of Transition articles. It’s been a very difficult and challenging few months, particularly of course for our elderly, our young people and the vulnerable within our communities. ...

25 Jul 2020 at 17:00

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