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Spirit of novelist, playwright and poet Oliver Goldsmith brought back to life in south Longford
The prestigious summer school event – which is now the third oldest literary festival in the country – was held at various locations, along the Longford/Westmeath border, that are associated with the iconic wordsmith - best known for his novel ‘The ...
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Oliver Goldsmith's ‘humble origins’ in Longford and Westmeath remembered
The unique virtual event – which featured diverse contributions from six speakers - journeyed back in time the mid-1700s to visit the birthplace of the novelist, playwright and poet’s in Pallas, Co Longford, where he spent the first four years of ...
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Longford All Time Greats: Profile #9 Oliver Goldsmith
One of the greatest natural writers in the English language, Oliver Goldsmith was born in a tumbledown farmhouse at Pallas, a small hamlet to the east of Ballymahon. He was a novelist, playwright and poet, who is best known for ...
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VOTE | Longford's All Time Great - Round of 16 Poll #4: Anne Heraty v Oliver Goldsmith
Vote #4 in our quest to decide who is Longford's All Time Great sees one of the most successful businesswomen in the country, Ballinalee native, and the CEO and founder of CPL Resources, Anne Heraty, go head-to-head with the famous poet, ...
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VOTE | Longford's All Time Great - Quarter-final Poll #4: Jillian McNulty v Oliver Goldsmith
Quarter-final Poll #4 in the search to find Longford's All Time Great is a vote between cystic fibrosis campaigner Jillian McNulty and literary giant Oliver Goldsmith. Need some help deciding? Click on the image links ...
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PICTURES | Literary Festival set to fight fake news in south Longford's Goldsmith Country
In an era of fake news, social media and mobile technology, quality journalism and great storytelling matter more than ever. But how can an industry and a profession that faces mounting change, still fulfil its role as a ...
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