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Foster & Allen to celebrate 45 years of music with upcoming Longford concert
The story of Foster & Allen began back in the seventies when Mick Foster and Tony Allen were playing in Country Music bands around Ireland. In 1975 they got together a small group and went over to the UK to work the Irish music venues on a short ...
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One half of Foster & Allen to appear at St Christopher's Christmas party
The annual St Christopher's Christmas party takes place tomorrow, Friday December 6, in the Backstage Theatre, Longford town. The eagerly anticipated party will commence from 1:30pm and is being hosted for service users, their ...
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Brave Giant announce special Longford show this Christmas
To say 2019 has been kind to Brave Giant is an understatement. However, the year being kind also has something to do with the hard work and time invested by the four best friends from Drumlish in Co Longford and the loyalty of the band’s ...
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Livin Dred bring Trad to Longford's Backstage Theatre
Directed by Aaron Monaghan, renowned Druid ensemble actor, Mark Doherty’s award-winning Trad tells the hilarious story of 100-year-old Thomas… and his father. Together they set out to discover the son they never knew he had. Featuring ...
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GALLERY| Festive cheer on show at Newtownforbes Christmas crafts fair
The annual pre Christmas craft and artisan fair in aid of Longford Centre for Independent Living recently took place in GAA complex on Sunday, November 24, bringing the festive cheer to Longford. A one stop shop for all your gifts, ...
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Hairspray to shine for St Mel’s Musical Society in Longford's Backstage Theatre in April
Longford has always been treated to spectacular and colourful performances by St Mel’s Musical Society over the years, but this year promises to be something else entirely with an incredible cast ready to take to the ...