18/10/2021
18/10/2021
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Longford neighbours poignantly laid to rest beside each other in Confey cemetery
Poignantly, two neighbours from the Longford townland of Fostra, Aughnacliffe, Dessie Kiernan and Jim Kiernan, were laid to rest beside each other in Confey cemetery, Co Kildare. Jim passed to his eternal reward on Saturday, October 2, while Dessie ...
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Longford Ladies GAA star is fuelling Munster rugby’s quest for success
“I thought it was going to be grand but it was actually manic. I look back on the day and I think what was I even doing but I never stopped,” said Farrell. Munster travelled to the home of former European Champions Cup winners, Exeter Chiefs, in a ...
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Tributes flood in for late Colmcille stalwart Dan 'The Man' Mulligan
Dan of Rossduff, Aughnacliffe, Longford, celebrated his 81st birthday in July of this year and he made an immense contribution to the green and red of Colmcille, serving the club in an array of capacities from underage to senior level. He held ...
Longford Sport
GAA President Larry McCarthy visits Longford clubs
GAA President Larry McCarthy paid a visit to The Laurels, Mullinalaghta on Monday evening, taking in the St Patrick's Óg Northern Gaels v Killoe Óg Herterich Butchers Longford U 17 championship game. He also visited Emmet Park, home of the ...
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Patients urged to consider options before attending Mullingar hospital emergency department
Patients are being urged to consider their options before attending the emergency department at the regional hospital Mullingar. A spokesperson for Ireland East Hospital Group, said this morning, Monday, September 6, "The Regional ...
Gaelic games
Great Longford comeback just fails as Meath hold out to win the Leinster minor title
Meath . . . 2-9 Longford . . . 1-10 Dominant Meath were nine points ahead approaching the break but a goal from Melissa O’Kane in first half stoppage time gave Longford some hope as they trailed by 2-6 to 1-3. ...
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