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Longford Town travel to Dalymount to tackle Bohemians in bid for Extra.ie FAI Cup upset

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Longford Town travel to Dalymount to tackle Bohemians in bid for Extra.ie FAI Cup upset

After the disappointment of the home defeat by Shelbourne in the top of the table clash on Saturday night at the City Calling Stadium the Town manager Neale Fenn will have to lift his players for the trip to Dalymount on Friday for the clash of the ...

22 Aug 2019 at 22:00

Deaths in Longford - Thursday, August 22, 2019 - evening

Deaths

Deaths in Longford - Thursday, August 22, 2019 - evening

Michael Tobin, Oak Vale, Longford Town, Longford The death occurred, peacefully, in the loving care of the nurses and staff at Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Longford, on Wednesday, August 21 of Michael Tobin, Oak ...

22 Aug 2019 at 21:50

Crucial first half goals ensure Cashel progress at Sean Connolly's expense in Longford IFC

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Crucial first half goals ensure Cashel progress at Sean Connolly's expense in Longford IFC

Cashel booked their place in the Mulleady Group Intermediate Football Championship quarter-finals with a deserved 3-8 to 2-7 win over Sean Connolly’s on Sunday afternoon at Allen Park. The defeat leaves the Ballinalee side facing a ...

22 Aug 2019 at 20:00

Last-gasp Mark Connor free gives Ballymahon a share of the spoils with St Brigid's Killashee

Gaelic games

Last-gasp Mark Connor free gives Ballymahon a share of the spoils with St Brigid's Killashee

A last gasp equaliser from the boot of the prolific Mark Connor was sufficient to earn Ballymahon a draw and their place in the Mulleady Group Intermediate Football Championship semi-final as the winners of Group 1. Mulleady Group ...

22 Aug 2019 at 18:00

People of Longford urged to join Jack & Jill up the Hill challenge

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People of Longford urged to join Jack & Jill up the Hill challenge

The Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation is urging the people of Longford to climb on the bandwagon and go “Up the Hill for Jack & Jill” in support of its vital home nursing and in-home respite services for seriously-ill children ...

22 Aug 2019 at 17:44

Garda boundary changes could leave Longford and Granard without superintendents

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Garda boundary changes could leave Longford and Granard without superintendents

That was the veiled warning delivered by Garda Representative Association representative and Co Longford based Garda Dave Conroy. “I can see it happening with an inspector being put in each station,” he said, ...

22 Aug 2019 at 17:31

Longford Health: Coping with the menopause

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Longford Health: Coping with the menopause

The menopause for many women conjures up a range of mixed emotions. It so often gets a bad reputation and is still a bit taboo. But not every woman going through it will suffer from unpleasant symptoms. So what exactly is ...

22 Aug 2019 at 17:00

Longford rugby players honoured with selection on representative squads

Rugby

Longford rugby players honoured with selection on representative squads

Representative Honours: Lots of Longford players have been involved in representative rugby squads over the Summer. Midlands Squad Four of our players are with the U16’s Midlands Shane Horgan squad – ...

22 Aug 2019 at 16:00

Rents rise by 9.2% in midlands counties

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Rents rise by 9.2% in midlands counties

In the Midlands counties of Longford, Laois, Westmeath and Offaly, rents have risen by an average of 9.2% in the year to June 2019 and are now one third above their previous peak in early 2008. Rents rose by an ...

22 Aug 2019 at 16:00

Thrilling Murder Mystery for Longford's Backstage Theatre

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Thrilling Murder Mystery for Longford's Backstage Theatre

The Backstage Theatre is the place to be this weekend as the Farnsdale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild team up with Further Theatre Company to bring a thrilling murder mystery to Longford. This ...

22 Aug 2019 at 15:00

Longford Town dejected as slick Shelbourne take points in crunch top of the table clash

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Longford Town dejected as slick Shelbourne take points in crunch top of the table clash

Longford Town’s faint hopes of capturing the SSE Airtricity League First Division title suffered a huge setback on Saturday night when goals in each half saw visitors Shelbourne claim ...

22 Aug 2019 at 14:00

Longford choreographer Marguerite Donlon to bring new piece to the Backstage

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Longford choreographer Marguerite Donlon to bring new piece to the Backstage

Six promising young dancers have been chosen following a competitive open call and audition process to take part in Step Up Dance Project 2019. Ambre Twardowski, Juliana Tarumoto, Aliina Lindroos, ...

22 Aug 2019 at 14:00

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