16/04/2021
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16/04/2021
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Gaelic games
Club Longford have a vital role to play in GAA fundraising drive
The primary objective of the new Longford GAA Supporters Club is to generate income to fund new additional support to county teams. In the process the committee aim to boost support and drive renewed interest in the county teams. ...
Gaelic games
Longford GAA Convention: Brendan Gilmore back to contest another position on the executive
Meehan will be the only new face at the top table in taking over from Cyril Connor (Kenagh) who is stepping down as Coaching Officer and with the prospect of just one contest the stage is set for a quiet Convention which will be hosted by the ...
Arts culture entertainment
Nally Bros Hyundai in Ballymahon are new sponsors of Longford GAA Race Day
This year’s Race Day, the 15th, is on Wednesday, April 26 - the day of the Coral Punchestown Gold Cup - and Chairperson of the organising committee, Martin Skelly, said he was delighted to welcome Nallys Bros Hyundai, Ballymahon on board as ...
Gaelic games
Longford GAA Supporters - CLUB LONGFORD Launch
The remit of CLUB LONGFORD is to generate incremental new revenue from sources within and outside the County for the ongoing benefit and development of Longford Gaelic games in Longford. The initial efforts of CLUB LONGFORD will focus on ...
Gaelic games
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 further notice....
Gaelic games
Rathcline clubman Albert Cooney to lead Longford GAA into a new beginning
The Rathcline clubman was elected Chairperson at the Longford GAA Convention on Thursday night last in the Arms Hotel, defeating Killoe’s Brid McGoldrick in the contest for the top position. Off the field matters ...
Gaelic games
Longford GAA Chairperson Albert Cooney hits out at social media negativity
“Managing GAA affairs of any county is a very responsible task, and Longford is no different. We get most decisions right, but we will never get everything right no matter how much we try. When issues arise that may not be to ...
Gaelic games
Eamon Reilly will be returned unopposed for a second term as Longford GAA Chairman
A quiet Convention is in prospect with just two positions vacant at the top table, Coaching & Games Development Officer and PRO, while there are a small number of motions on the agenda. Tommy McLoughlin (Mostrim) is ...
Longford sport
Have your say! Get your nominations in for Longford's Dream GAA Football Team 2000 - 2020
In 2000 The Longford Leader GAA Gaelic Football Team of the Millennium was revealed and the selection of the side, laden with quality players, generated much debate and rekindled memories of great performances and ...
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