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Air of sadness across Longford following death of Kenagh GAA icon Tommy Flanagan

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Air of sadness across Longford following death of Kenagh GAA icon Tommy Flanagan

Although he had been ill for some time, the death of local man Tommy Flanagan brought an air of shock and sadness over a broad area of county Longford. Tommy who was in his 86th year died at his home in Derryadd on Saturday, April 3. Tommy as he was ...

10 Apr 2021 at 14:50

Covid-19 Latest: No respite as more new cases reported in Longford and incidence rate still highest in country

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Covid-19 Latest: No respite as more new cases reported in Longford and incidence rate still highest in country

There have been FOURTEEN new cases of Covid-19 in Longford in the 24 hours up to midnight on Tuesday, March 9, according to daily figures from the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) this evening. Longford's incidence rate remains the ...

10 Mar 2021 at 19:16

Longford County Council planners give go ahead for construction of Kenagh housing development

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Longford County Council planners give go ahead for construction of Kenagh housing development

Longford County Council planners have granted conditional planning permission for the construction of a housing development in Kenagh.  Also read: ‘Come out and fight me baldy’: tiktok fame for Edgeworthstown's @2BigLugs Kenagh Construction ...

10 Mar 2021 at 18:55

Melissa Walshe creates history in becoming Ballymahon GAA Club's first lady chairperson

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Melissa Walshe creates history in becoming Ballymahon GAA Club's first lady chairperson

History was created at the Ballymahon GAA annual general meeting on Saturday, February 6 as Melissa Walshe was elected the club's first female chairperson. The meeting, held via Zoom, saw Melissa succeed outgoing chairperson Christy ...

14 Feb 2021 at 15:11

GALLERY | A trip down Memory Lane in Longford as dancing, ploughing, social occasions and GAA all feature

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GALLERY | A trip down Memory Lane in Longford as dancing, ploughing, social occasions and GAA all feature

Here's another great selection of Down Memory Lane in Longford photographs. It includes the Meán Scoil Mhuire, Longford Class of 1995, who gathered for a reunion and social in the Longford Slashers Complex in 2005.  GALLERY | 'All ...

12 Feb 2021 at 22:28

GALLERY | 'All the King's Horses' - A dramatic trip Down Memory Lane in Longford 

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GALLERY | 'All the King's Horses' - A dramatic trip Down Memory Lane in Longford

'All the King's Horses' There is certainly a dramatic theme to this week's selection of Down Memory Lane in Longford photographs. Among the photos is the cast of Newtowncashel Drama Group's 2005 production of 'All the King's ...

04 Feb 2021 at 01:06

Gary Toher and Patrick Maguire new faces on the Longford GAA Executive

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Gary Toher and Patrick Maguire new faces on the Longford GAA Executive

Gary Toher (St Brigid's Killashee) was elected unopposed to fill the new position of Assistant Secretary on the County Board.    Gerry Hagan (Killoe Emmet Og) is gone from the County Board after serving ten consecutive ...

16 Dec 2020 at 13:51

James Clarke wins the contest for Central Council representative at the Longford GAA Convention

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James Clarke wins the contest for Central Council representative at the Longford GAA Convention

The virtual event this Thursday night revealed the result of the contest (postal vote) with former County Board Vice-Chairperson Clarke defeating the outgoing officer Gerry Hagan (Killoe Emmet Og) by 46 votes to 32 to ...

10 Dec 2020 at 22:15

Longford GAA feeling the financial strain in Covid era

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Longford GAA feeling the financial strain in Covid era

The county championships gate receipts are down around €120,000 on last year’s figure due to the various restrictions that ended up in behind closed doors fixtures with the remaining 2020 competitions suspended until ...

09 Dec 2020 at 16:43

Contest for Central Council position at Longford GAA Convention

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Contest for Central Council position at Longford GAA Convention

There are a couple of contests for places on the 2021 county board executive with the outgoing Central Council delegate Gerry Hagan (Killoe Emmet Og) facing a challenge from James Clarke (Clonguish) to determine who ...

02 Dec 2020 at 17:39

Fascinating story of the Longford man behind ‘Matties Rattlebag’

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Fascinating story of the Longford man behind ‘Matties Rattlebag’

A highly regarded former columnist with the Longford Leader for over seven years, Mattie, with some technical assistance from Iain Cheyne, has established and launched his own website www.mattiefox.com. And it is ...

24 Nov 2020 at 11:00

Flaherty endorses "unprecedented sports package" supports for Longford groups

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Flaherty endorses "unprecedented sports package" supports for Longford groups

The Longford based Dail deputy released details of the monies earlier today which includes a €40,000 investment for Longford Sports Partnership. The following is a list of almost 40 local sporting groups and ...

03 Nov 2020 at 14:30

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