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VOTE | Longford's All Time Great - Round of 16 Poll #3: Marguerite Donlon v Sean MacEoin

Poll #3 in the search for Longford's All Time Great pits the world renowned, innovative and contemporary choreographer Marguerite Donlon, who is a native of Longford town, against the Blacksmith of Ballinalee, Sean MacEoin, who was the leader of ...

26 Jan 2019 at 14:40

Local News

Death of Michael Collins deprived Ireland of ‘hope of reconciliation’ – Martin

The death of Irish revolutionary Michael Collins deprived Ireland of its best hope of reconciliation, Taoiseach Micheal Martin has told his centenary commemoration. Mr Martin made history on Sunday when he became the first Fianna Fail taoiseach ...

21 Aug 2022 at 19:29

Arts & Entertainment

Seven fantastic Irish films to watch this Christmas season

The world has been living (and re-living) a Groundhog Day type situation for the past two years, with Covid-19 stubbornly sticking around like a bad smell. If you haven't seen the film, a self-centered weatherman called Phil visits a ...

23 Dec 2022 at 17:04

GAA

2019 GAA MacNamee Award Winners

They are presented annually in recognition of outstanding contributions made by individuals and Association units in the area of media and communications. Due to the Covid-19 situation the presentation of the MacNamee Awards has ...

30 Mar 2020 at 18:37

Local notes

Ballinagh

...highly significant as it makes the centenary of the Town’s first street lighting back in 1914. During that year WORLD WAR 1 had broken out and the news that a native son had received serious injuries during an exchange of fire in the...

25 Oct 2014 at 13:20

Soccer

‘His magic remains’ – tributes to Pele

The football world has paid respects to Pele following the death of the Brazil great at the age of 82. Pele, who won the World Cup three times, died on Thursday having been in hospital in Sao Paulo since late November. As ...

30 Dec 2022 at 08:50

Local notes

Abbeylara

...our Easter Parade with Street Entertainment and Live Music. More details in the coming weeks! Veterans of WORLD WAR 1 We are trying to compile a list of all people from our parish who served in World War One. Later on this year...

07 Mar 2015 at 08:13

Pictures & Videos

PICTURES | Longford community shows solidarity with Ukraine while taking part in Christmas Day GOAL Mile

Use the Arrows < > above to go through the gallery Ireland's second longest running GOAL Mile took place from Connolly Barracks, Longford on Christmas day on a lovely dry mild day. The perfect weather conditions ensured ...

27 Dec 2022 at 17:28

Arts & Entertainment

'A way of life' - Trenchtown releases incredible line-up for this year's EP

TRENCHTOWN has proudly announced over fifty amazing acts for this year’s Electric Picnic! Reggae, Roots, Ska, Afrobeat, Hip Hop and Rocksteady lay the soundtrack to this multi-cultural gem. The oasis in the woods is ...

11 Aug 2022 at 16:10

National News

Government must crack down on Russian money, Dáil hears

The Dáil has heard that Ireland needs to crack down on Russian money moving through the country’s finance centre. Taoiseach Micheal Martin also backed a call for the Dail to vote soon to formally censure Russian ...

23 Feb 2022 at 15:23

National News

Paul Mescal speaks out on viral Saoirse Ronan clip: She hit the nail on the head

Paul Mescal has praised his fellow Irish star and friend Saoirse Ronan for speaking out on women’s safety in a viral clip from The Graham Norton Show, saying she “hit the nail on the head”. The two Oscar ...

16 Nov 2024 at 10:17

National News

Saoirse Ronan feels ‘fortunate’ she could step away from acting to have children

Saoirse Ronan has said she feels “fortunate” that she will be able to step away from her Hollywood career to have children without having to give up acting for good. The 30-year-old, who grew up in ...

16 Oct 2024 at 15:49

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