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Longford Association in Dublin: Padraig received the gift of music from his father

Padraig Donlon was the first of three children born to James and Veronica Donlon in the Townland of Aughaloughan, Rathcline parish, about four miles south of Lanesboro. His dad, now deceased, was a local man while his mum, Veronica Carley, came from ...

02 Apr 2018 at 15:00

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All set for a big Longford night in The Capital

The 64th Longford Association in Dublin gala dinner dance takes place in the Red Cow Moran Hotel on Saturday night, April 14 and it promises to be a memorable occasion for the three honourees - Person of the Year 2018 Denis Glennon and Special ...

13 Apr 2018 at 22:53

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WATCH: Lanesboro's Pádraig Donlon plays uilleann pipes during 64th Longford Association in Dublin gala awards

Lanesboro native Pádraig Donlon was presented with a Special Recognition Award at the 64th Longford Association in Dublin, annual dinner dance and gala awards in Moran's Red Cow Hotel on Saturday. Pádraig is married to Valerie Leech, a ...

16 Apr 2018 at 01:14

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LISTEN: Longford Association in Dublin Person of the Year winner Denis Glennon pays tribute to unsung heroes

Denis Glennon, former councillor, author, community activist and the first lay principal of St Mel's College, said he was 'deeply honoured' to be presented with the Longford Person of the Year Award 2018 award at the 64th Longford ...

15 Apr 2018 at 22:12

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Longford Leader gallery: 64th Longford Association in Dublin dinner dance and gala awards

A large attendance also turned out to see Liam Fenelon and Pádraig Donlon receive their Special Recognition awards at what was a gala awards ceremony as the association marked its 64th anniversary. Here are a flavour of the ...

19 Apr 2018 at 17:00

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Longford Association in Dublin's 64th annual dinner dance goes down a treat

Association Chairperson, Tony Gilleran, described it as a great social occasion with everyone present clearly enjoying the night. He said the music was great and the meal was very good, although he was aware, he said, ...

25 May 2018 at 15:00

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Longford Lives: Pádraig Donlon on Irish music and Ard Ollamh na Fleadh

Just last week, Lanesboro native and well known musician, Pádraig Donlan was honoured for his contribution to traditional Irish music at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. Pádraig received the very prestigious title of Ard ...

02 Sept 2017 at 14:00

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Yvonne bids farewell to Gaelscoil Longfoirt

Well-known principal of Gaelscoil Longfoirt Yvonne Ní Mhurchú is leaving the school to take up a new role within the Department of Education and Skills. The Newtownforbes native has been at the heart of Irish ...

02 Jul 2017 at 19:00

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Keeping Irish music tradition alive in Co Longford and beyond

The Ard Ollamh, or High Professor award, is one of the highest accolades granted by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann - the primary organisation promoting traditional Irish music, song and dance in Ireland and ...

11 Aug 2017 at 16:00

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