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Robber who was apprehended by an off-duty garda jailed for four years

A robber who beat a man on the street and was apprehended seconds later by an off-duty garda has been jailed for four years. Dubliner Kevin Murphy (30) had attacked a man in the city centre, punching and kicking the victim while he was on the ground,...

11 Mar 2021 at 21:25

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Irish Cancer Society calls on Longford’s support as it launches ‘Cups Against Breast Cancer’ campaign

Women who take vitamin D after being diagnosed with breast cancer may have an increased chance of survival, new research supported by the Irish Cancer Society has shown. Researchers from the Irish Cancer Society cancer research centre ...

10 Sept 2018 at 16:56

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Asthma Society’s advice on #Covid19 to the 3,003 people in Longford living with asthma

The Asthma Society of Ireland is advising people with asthma to be extra vigilant in their asthma management and follow the advice set out by the HSE, amidst growing coronavirus concerns. Sarah O’Connor, CEO of the Asthma Society, ...

14 Mar 2020 at 15:56

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Healthy Living: The gut does far more than digest food

There is a lot of information out there around gut health at the moment and until recent years you may have been led to believe that the chief function of the gut is to digest food. Well let me tell you there is so much more this ...

07 Jun 2020 at 16:30

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HEALTHY LIVING: It’s not just the weather we need to watch for the BBQ

We might be dodging showers but there is still some good weather around and we will still be getting out the barbeque and get cooking outdoors. Over the years there has been mixed reviews on the health risks of barbecued food, ...

07 Aug 2021 at 11:00

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Cookery column: The Tinned Fish Cookbook by Bart van Olphen – our verdict

From the heat of Michelin-star kitchens in Paris, to travelling the world and meeting fishermen to fully understand sustainable seafood practices, Bart van Olphen’s knowledge of fish, and how to prepare it, is excellent. He’s ...

31 May 2020 at 13:30

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Double your chances of quitting smoking for good this year

Many smokers consider an attempt to quit smoking for the New Year and the HSE’s QUIT campaign wants them to know that the odds are on their side to quit smoking for good this year. Research shows that using stop smoking ...

06 Jan 2019 at 18:54

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578 people living with dementia in Longford

Ahead of World Alzheimer Month this September, latest figures compiled by the Health Service Executive have revealed that there is an estimated 578 people living with dementia in County Longford. The publication of the ...

31 Aug 2020 at 13:26

National News

Fianna Fáil regains the top political job in Ireland as Micheál Martin becomes Taoiseach

Fianna Fáil's resurrection as a national political force has been sealed with the election of Micheál Martin as the 15th Taoiseach. Nearly a decade after being routed by the electorate during the economic crash, the ...

27 Jun 2020 at 14:06

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Granard youth raise awareness about the risks of alcohol

Drug Education Initiative, a joint project between Granard’s Ardscoil Padraig and the Foróige Attic Youth Café, proved to be very successful in raising awareness about the risks posed to young people around alcohol,...

13 Apr 2013 at 10:29

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Safety advice: Don’t light bonfires and stay away from fireworks this Halloween

Longford County Council and An Garda Síochána are appealing to householders and local families not to blaze bonfires and to stay away from fireworks this Halloween, in the interest of safety and for the benefit of ...

24 Oct 2021 at 12:00

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Longford’s budding Spielbergs sought for Irish Cancer Society’s X-HALE short film competition

...help spread the word about the impact of smoking and encourage their friends, family and community to be SMOKE FREE. Through X-HALE, the Society provides funding and training to youth groups around the country to...

02 Feb 2018 at 11:00

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