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Longford Leader Farming: Former rugby legend backs campaign to secure Midlands hospice

The project, organised by Tullamore LIONS CLUB with the assistance of other local LIONS CLUBs, aims to raise a significant sum of money for the building of a much-needed level 3 hospice for the Midland region (Laois, Offaly, Longford and Westmeath). Since...

12 Apr 2022 at 17:00

Rugby

'A very special player' - Irish rugby legend announces retirement

Former Leinster Rugby, Ireland and British and Irish Lions forward Seán O'Brien has announced his decision to retire from the game at the end of the season. O'Brien played 126 times for Leinster Rugby, scoring 20 tries, while also pulling on the ...

08 Apr 2022 at 11:21

Sport

New Midland Hospice Beginners Steeplechase to feature at Kilbeggan Races this Sunday

...towards the building of a 16 bedded level 3 Hospice for the Midlands. The hospice project is supported by Midland LIONS CLUBs and the Irish Hospice Foundation. The Midlands is currently the only region of Ireland that does not have a Level 3...

04 Jun 2022 at 15:00

Sport

Summer Festival at Kilbeggan Races on Sunday

...businesses in urban and rural areas. A special project supported by Kilbeggan Racecourse is Hooves 4 Hospice which is a LIONS CLUBs fundraising project with a target of €1 million to go towards the cost of the new Midland Regional Hospice. Thanks to...

03 Jun 2022 at 12:42

Rugby

Six Nations: Mack Hansen set for Ireland debut as Farrell names team for opener against Wales

In-form wing Mack Hansen will make his Ireland debut in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations opener against defending champions Wales in Dublin. The Australia-born 23-year-old, whose mother is Irish, has been selected on the left flank in place of ...

03 Feb 2022 at 15:21

Rugby

Boost for Ireland as in-form forward Tadhg Beirne extends IRFU contract

Ireland and Munster forward Tadhg Beirne has signed a contract extension with the Irish Rugby Football Union until July 2025. The 30-year-old has won 27 caps for his country, scoring six tries, and become increasingly influential under head ...

15 Feb 2022 at 12:05

Rugby

'A career without equal' - Former Ireland and Lions captain Tom Kiernan dies age 83

Former Ireland and British and Irish Lions captain Tom Kiernan has died at the age of 83, the Irish Rugby Football Union has announced. Cork-born Kiernan won 54 caps for his country between 1960 and 1973. He also played five times across ...

03 Feb 2022 at 17:16

Longfordleader

Rugby fans line out as Leinster stars roll into Longford town

Use the Arrows < > above to go through the gallery Drones flying over the 4G pitch at Longford RFC's CPL Park captures images of around 50 pink clad players as they run through drills last Thursday (August 25). The elite athletes of ...

01 Sept 2022 at 11:02

Farming

Over 100 animals sold for Midlands Hooves4Hospice project

...of €1,204 per animal sold. Commenting on the landmark sale of the 100th sale, Pat Lalor, the chairperson of the LIONS CLUBs project, said he and his colleagues are overwhelmed and humbled by the generosity of farmers support for the...

15 Oct 2021 at 14:45

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Big ‘Hooves 4 Hospice’ sale at Ballymahon mart

...organised by Bernard Maxwell), six from Hereford Prime and one from Longford/Westmeath Businessman Christy Maye. LIONS CLUBs in the Midlands have joined forces with the farming community, supportive organisations and individuals in a...

08 Oct 2021 at 18:00

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Longford's biggest ever Culture Night celebrated in style

And celebrate they did. Over 1,000 people attended events for Culture Night in multiple locations across county Longford. Culture Night in County Longford was funded by the Arts Council in partnership with Longford County Council ...

23 Sept 2021 at 11:00

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Longford soprano to perform at this year’s prestigious Trench Award Final

...by one of Ireland’s most accomplished pianists, Dearbhla Collins. The recipients of The Trench Award, the Birr LIONS CLUB Bursary, the Canto Al Serchio Prize (for voice), the Audrey Chisholm Award (for instrument) will be selected by...

14 Jul 2021 at 21:17

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