13/12/2019
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The ‘silver dollar’ – Pat Spillane’s lemonade stand focuses on Longford’s older customers
GAA legend Pat Spillane welcomed the first signs of an Irish summer as he joined Active Retirement members for a cool glass of homemade lemonade in Dublin’s Merrion Square. Launching Ireland’s biggest one-day expo for the older consumer, the ...
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Age Action urges community groups in Longford to organise events for Positive Ageing Week
Age Action is calling on community groups in Longford to organise events around the county for Positive Ageing Week 2018 which takes place from Monday, October 1, UN International Day of Older People, to Sunday, October 7. ...
Lanesboro
Longford born Fr Jim Farrell was a 'dedicated priest' devoted to caring for the sick
A number of months after his death, Fr Jim Farrell is still at the top of the minds of his family, friends, and those who worshipped in this parish. The Requiem Mass for Fr Jim Farrell was celebrated at St ...
Obituaries
Longford Leader Obituary: Aughnacliffe native Rev Michael McKeon served as priest in Sacramento
Father McKeon served in parishes of the diocese from September 1965 to June 30, 2008, when he retired from active ministry and was named pastor emeritus of St Rose of Lima Parish. From 2008 to ...