27 Nov 2021
27 Nov 2021
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Deaths
Deaths in Longford - Friday, November 26, 2021
Fr Anthony Boniface, Chilliwack, Vancouver, Canada and late of Leitrim Cross, Newtownforbes, Longford The death occurred on Thursday, November 25, 2021 of Fr Anthony Boniface, Chilliwack, Vancouver, Canada and late of Leitrim Cross, Newtownforbes, ...
Covid-19
Department of health issue update on new Covid-19 variant
The Department of Health have this evening issued an update on the new Covid-19 variant which has been identified in both southern Africa and Hong Kong. In that statement the department confirm that they have "been monitoring the emergence of a ...
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Longford boil water notice set to remain in place until Christmas following EPA audit
The Longford boil water notice, in place since November 3 and affecting over 17,500 consumers, is set to remain in place until at least Christmas following an EPA audit conducted today (Thursday, November 26) at the Lough Forbes Water Treatment ...
National News
Health care staff absences due to Covid soar to highest number since January
An estimated 5,800 HSE staff are currently out of work due to Covid-19, it was outlined today. 5,106 healthcare staff were out of work last week due to being a positive case or a symptomatic close contact, the HSE confirmed this afternoon. ...
Gaelic games
Longford Ladies JFC Final: Awesome Ardagh crowned county Junior champions
St Brigid’s Gaels Ardagh . . . 4-12  Clonguish . . . 0-4 This was the Ardagh side’s first year in adult competition. Meanwhile, it was Clonguish’s first season to field a second string team in adult competition. St Brigid’s won the ...
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Death announced of outspoken former Longford district court judge John F Neilan
The death has been announced this afternoon of outspoken former Longford district court judge, John F Neilan Jr, who retired from the bench in 2010. John F Neilan Jr, (retired judge) ‘Rathanane’, Abbey Street, Roscommon, died ...
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Significant milestone as Longford lady celebrates her 100th birthday
Many congratulations to Bridie Brady who celebrates her 100th birthday today, Thursday, November 25. Celebrations took place on Sunday, November 14 in the home of her son Seamus, his wife Joan and family. Huge thank you to Fr ...
Gaelic games
Longford Intermediate champions Colmcille conquer Kilkerley Emmets in the Leinster club series
Colmcille . . . 2-18 Â Kilkerley Emmets (Louth) . . . 3-7 Colmcille got off to a dream start with a goal from Megan Jobe. Kilkerley levelled things shortly after when a long ball into the square by Lucy Litchfield bounced ...
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Longford Annual 2021: Fifth edition of packed Longford Annual now on sale in local shops
As we near the end of 2021, it just would not be Christmas without the Longford Annual providing some interesting reading over the next few weeks in homes around Longford and the world. A firm favourite for ...
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