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Longford is being ignored when it comes to 'absolute shambles' of vaccine rollout

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Longford is being ignored when it comes to 'absolute shambles' of vaccine rollout

The HSE is "totally ignoring the people of Longford" when it comes to the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine, according to Longford Municipal District Cathaoirleach, Cllr Peggy Nolan. Longford County Council executive and elected members have been ...

01 Mar 2021 at 12:46

High profile GAA role for Longford's Gerry Hagan

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High profile GAA role for Longford's Gerry Hagan

Killoe Emmet Óg club chairperson Gerry Hagan has been appointed to the GAA's powerful Central Hearings committee. His appointment was approved by the GAA's An Coiste Bainistíochta/Ard Chomhairle on Saturday evening following an historic ...

28 Feb 2021 at 19:09

From Moyne Community School young scientist prize winner to a Cavan All star and Ulster championship winning captain

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From Moyne Community School young scientist prize winner to a Cavan All star and Ulster championship winning captain

Cavan’s All Star goalkeeper and Ulster championship winning captain, Raymond Galligan, is no stranger to awards. And as our photo from 2004, left shows, the former student at Moyne Community School was a keen scientist and he was part ...

28 Feb 2021 at 08:13

Family of former Longford GAA coach honoured for outstanding service in President's Awards

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Family of former Longford GAA coach honoured for outstanding service in President's Awards

Former Longford GAA senior football coach Sean Dempsey and his family have been chosen as the recipients of the Dermot Earley Family Award in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the GAA. The Dempsey ...

27 Feb 2021 at 14:03

Rathcline GAA club AGM hears that young people’s mental health hugely important

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Rathcline GAA club AGM hears that young people’s mental health hugely important

Rathcline GAA held a very well attended AGM over Zoom on Sunday night last. Chairperson Micheal O’Sullivan acknowledged tremendous energy in the club, but said that the past year had brought a massive era of change to the local ...

27 Feb 2021 at 14:00

GALLERY | Moment in time: Famous victory for Longford as Stephen Lynch's goal rocks The Kingdom in 2004

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GALLERY | Moment in time: Famous victory for Longford as Stephen Lynch's goal rocks The Kingdom in 2004

Were you in Pearse Park on the first Sunday of February in 2004?  2004: Longford 3-7 Kerry 1-12 - Newly promoted Longford made a wonderful start to their National Football League Division 1A campaign in dramatic fashion at ...

26 Feb 2021 at 23:43

No GAA return for Longford until Easter 'at the earliest'

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No GAA return for Longford until Easter 'at the earliest'

The GAA have today confirmed that there will be no on-field activity permitted - even at inter county level – until Easter at the earliest. The Irish Government yesterday published their “Covid 19: Resilience and Recovery ...

24 Feb 2021 at 20:35

Positive response to ‘free taxis for over 70s initiative’ to help get Longford people to Covid-19 vaccination centre

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Positive response to ‘free taxis for over 70s initiative’ to help get Longford people to Covid-19 vaccination centre

Following last week’s confirmation by Health Minister Stephen Donnelly that Longford Slashers GAA grounds will be one of 37 Covid-19 vaccination centres nationwide, there were calls locally for a ‘free taxis for over 70s ...

21 Feb 2021 at 17:10

GALLERY | Do you recognise anyone from this trip Down Memory Lane in Longford?

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GALLERY | Do you recognise anyone from this trip Down Memory Lane in Longford?

Everyone loves nostalgia and aere's another selection of Down Memory Lane in Longford photographs. It includes Abbeylara author Aoife O'Reilly launching her book with her family in 2005, the second year girls basketball ...

20 Feb 2021 at 21:42

Vaccination centres needed in all three of Longford's municipal districts

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Vaccination centres needed in all three of Longford's municipal districts

Each of the three municipal districts in county Longford should have a vaccination centre, according to Cllr Peggy Nolan who raised the issue at last week’s meeting of Longford County Council. Cllr Nolan called it “a ...

18 Feb 2021 at 12:00

Work begins in Lanesboro on replacing old and problematic water mains

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Work begins in Lanesboro on replacing old and problematic water mains

Irish Water, working in partnership with Longford County Council, has commenced works in Lanesboro to improve the security of supply and reduce high levels of leakage. Also read: Pandemic opens up new opportunity ...

17 Feb 2021 at 14:41

Longford to New York: Fundraiser for Meán Scoil Mhuire footballers

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Longford to New York: Fundraiser for Meán Scoil Mhuire footballers

Ladies football in Meán Scoil Mhuire made a massive come back in 2020 with major wins across the board. Our U14 ladies got to the Leinster Quarter Final, then Covid hit. Currently, we have 70+ girls on our ...

16 Feb 2021 at 09:00

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