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Gearing up for ‘Cycle of Light’ in Dublin

The event, now in its second year, is a unique night time cycle stretching from Dalkey to Howth and back, along the stunning Dublin Bay. Participating cyclists will ride the scenic return route from Dalkey to Howth, which spans some 85 km. ...

03 Jul 2018 at 13:55

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Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, December 7, 2022

...viewed on www.churchtv.ie/ballinamore House Strictly Private Please. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, to the NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE BLIND or the Ballinamore Community Nursing Unit. Denis Duffy, Bishopstown, Cork / Strokestown, Roscommon The death occurred,...

07 Dec 2022 at 14:11

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Deaths in Longford - Sunday, June 19, 2022

...appreciates your support and consideration at this time. Family flowers only please, donation, if desired, to the NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE BLIND – www.ncbi.ie Kathleen Quinn (née Hughes), St Patrick's Street, Castlerea, Roscommon / Drumlish, Longford The death...

19 Jun 2022 at 15:41

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NCBI to host evening dress extravaganza

The NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE BLIND in Ireland (NCBI) is hosting an evening dress extravaganza in its Longford shop on April 20, and will be selling a range of bridesmaids dresses, prom dresses and evening wear for prices as low as €40. The NCBI will open its doors for...

07 Apr 2017 at 14:34

Local News

NCBI marks World Sight Day 2020 by highlighting the many serious challenges for the vision impaired during Covid-19 pandemic

Today, Thursday, October 8, being World Sight Day, NCBI (NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE BLIND of Ireland) is marking it by highlighting the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on people who are blind or vision impaired. This international annual day focuses global...

08 Oct 2020 at 18:12

Local News

Free AMD testing in Ballymahon and Longford as part of 10th annual AMD Awareness Week

...the eye, which is responsible for central vision and allows you to see detail. AMD Awareness Week is supported by the NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE BLIND of Ireland (NCBI), Fighting Blindness, the Irish College of Ophthalmologists (ICO) and the Association of Optometrists...

19 Sept 2017 at 19:00

National News

To celebrate World Braille Day NCBI is distributing LEGO Braille Bricks toolkits

To celebrate World Braille Day, Monday, January 4, 2021, NCBI (NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE BLIND), as official partner with LEGO, are to begin the distribution of LEGO Braille Bricks toolkits to teachers and early years educators. The LEGO Braille Bricks is a...

04 Jan 2021 at 08:00

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Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, February 4, 2025

...the Church of the Blessed Virgin, Newtoncashel, Longford. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers to NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE BLIND (donate here) or Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services (donate here). To leave a private message of condolence, please...

04 Feb 2025 at 11:09

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...2410812. There are special reductions for invalids. For further information call Fr. Michael Scanlon at 090 6457122. NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE BLIND The Charity Shop at 6/7 Grafton Court would welcome good quality bric-a-brac, ladies and gents clothes, handbags,...

14 Mar 2015 at 11:16

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Deaths in Longford - February 5, 2017

...at 12 o'clock, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE BLIND, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. James ‘Jimmy’ Campbell, Salford (formerly County Longford)...

05 Feb 2017 at 12:45

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Longford County Council to probe speeding concerns in Knockloughlin

Councillors were told efforts to detect any road safety concerns would be undertaken over the coming weeks following a plea made by Fianna Fáil’s Uruemu Adejinmi at last week’s monthly meeting of Longford Municipal District. Ms Adejinmi ...

04 Oct 2020 at 10:00

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Christmas and New Year events across the region

...at 12.30pm in Ballinamore, participants will again take to the water at Kelly’s Angle on Garadice Lake in aid of The NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE BLIND and The Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. Sponsorship cards available from Patricia Griffin, Margaret Connolly,...

14 Dec 2012 at 15:36

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