22/10/2021
22/10/2021
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Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Dermott Gray, The Demesne, Longford Town, Longford The death occurred, unexpectedly, on Monday, October 11 of Dermott Gray, The Demesne, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by his first wife Marian and by his infant grandson Matthew. Dermott will ...
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Longford among the medals at National Ploughing Championships
A true ‘Ploughing’ master class was on display with the finest ploughmen and women from all over the country battling it out on 150 acres in 22 separate classes over the 3 days as old friend’s reunited and new marvellous memories were made. ...
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Longford among the medals at the 90th National Ploughing Championships
Three Longford competitors featured among the medals at the 90th National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois with the focus firmly back on the Association’s ploughing roots. A true ‘Ploughing’ master class was on display with ...
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Flaherty hails new tech lab for Ballymahon's Mercy Secondary School
Commenting on the announcement Deputy Flaherty said: "This is all down to the hard work by Principal Josephine Donohue and Deputy-Principal Gary Kenny, the progressive south Longford school will be enhanced with these new facilities, ...
Soccer
Longford’s Melissa O’Kane off to Portugal with the Republic of Ireland U-19 Women’s soccer squad
The talented O’Kane was spotted in the midfield role she plays for Athlone Town in the Women’s National League and made her mark on the international stage back at the beginning of June when she started in the first of the friendly ...
Longford Sport
Longford’s Patrick Flanagan swimming for Ireland at Tokyo Paralympics
Flanagan fell in love with swimming. Himself and fellow swimmer Gerry Quinn were good friends and that’s how he ended up joining Longford Swimming Club. He talks fondly about the club. He said: “You have to look back on Longford ...
Soccer
Longford Women in Sport: Soccer star Melissa O'Kane another rising young talent
17-year-old Melissa made her mark on the international stage back at the beginning of June when she started in the first of the friendly double-header against Northern Ireland (winning both games) and the Ardagh lady is focused ...
Longford Sport
Longford shooter Derek Burnett keen to trigger Olympic best finish in Tokyo
The 50-year-old Kenagh marksman will be taking part in his fifth Olympics when action in the Men’s Trap kicks-off at 1.50am next Wednesday morning (July 28) due to the eight hours time difference in Tokyo. It’s a ...
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