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War of Independence heroes to be commemorated in north Longford cemetery

Irrespective of political persuasions, people are invited to join in this commemoration in honour of the two Longford men who lost their lives while fighting for a free and independent Ireland just over one-hundred years ago. Those attending on ...

24 Aug 2022 at 10:00

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Premiere of Clonfin, a film telling the story of Longford's Clonfin ambush

... Heritage and Archive Services. Longford has a rich and fascinating history. We are glad to bring the story of the NORTH LONGFORD FLYING COLUMN and the Clonfin ambush to as wide an audience as possible.” Fellow Harp Media co-founder Robert Higgins explained the...

25 Apr 2022 at 14:17

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Premiere of Clonfin, a film telling the story of Longford's Clonfin ambush

15 Apr 2022 at 10:00

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New €4.5m Edgeworthstown library to boost county's revival

...of Rose Cottage in Ballinalee. The 150-year-old residence, which was the headquarters of General Seán MacEoin and the NORTH LONGFORD FLYING COLUMN during the War of Independence, is being developed into an interpretive centre. State aid of €240,843 was also provided...

03 Mar 2022 at 10:00

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Longford and London – Republican connections

...MacSwiney’s death. Fr Mac Cormaic was later involved in sourcing arms for the IRA in England and a consignment for the NORTH LONGFORD FLYING COLUMN arrived sometime after Seán Mac Eoin was arrested. Collins deemed that better use would be made of the equipment in Cork,...

10 Apr 2022 at 09:00

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Exhibition on Longford and the War of Independence opens

... He was shot in Drumlish on 19 June 1921. There are also medals awarded to Pat Cooke and Seán Sexton, members of the NORTH LONGFORD FLYING COLUMN, and an original photograph of another column member, Tom Brady. The exhibition will run in Longford Library until Easter...

02 Apr 2022 at 09:00

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PICTURES | Unveiling of 'Circle of Courage' sculpture in Clonfin

... special pieces, similar to parts of the sculpture, were presented to representatives of the families of members of the NORTH LONGFORD FLYING COLUMN.

31 Mar 2022 at 09:00

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Plaque unveiled as part of Heritage Week events in Longford commemorating Battle of Ballymahon

A pivotal moment in South Longford's military campaign during the War of Independence was market at a solemn ceremony in Ballymahon last Friday, August 19. The day marked the 102nd anniversary of the first major War of Independence engagement ...

28 Aug 2022 at 11:00

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Longford's Republican Story 1900- 2000 to be launched next week

...by Sr Maeve Brady and Bernard Sexton. Sr Maeve’s father and Bernard’s grandfather fought alongside each other in the NORTH LONGFORD FLYING COLUMN. The Ballymahon launch will be performed by Martin Morris, County Archivist. Availability The book will be available in...

24 Oct 2021 at 10:00

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‘Old Ireland in Colour 2’ features portrait of Granard's Kitty Kiernan

‘Old Ireland in Colour 2’ features a portrait photo of Kitty Kiernan, who was engaged to Michael Collins when he was shot dead in August 1922. In 2020, ‘Old Ireland in Colour 1’ became the Irish publishing phenomenon of the year, winning the ...

09 Oct 2021 at 10:00

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Clonfin Centenary Commemoration this weekend

... The ambush was one of the major actions in the War of Independence in Longford and the wider region. Members of the NORTH LONGFORD FLYING COLUMN, led by Seán MacEoin, defeated a party of Auxiliaries, a force specifically recruited to fight the IRA, on February 2,...

24 Sept 2021 at 12:00

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Rain fails to dampen spirits as centenary of Clonfin Ambush commemorated

On Saturday, Sr Maeve Brady RSM, a daughter of Tom Brady, one of the NORTH LONGFORD FLYING COLUMN members, gave an inspiring talk about the ambush at the Clonfin memorial site. Her account was interspersed with music and song, prayer and a reflection. She also had...

03 Oct 2021 at 16:46

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