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Longford duo Enda Williams and Gerry Fox help Sligo to capture New York Intermediate Football Championship title

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Longford duo Enda Williams and Gerry Fox help Sligo to capture New York Intermediate Football Championship title

Former Longford and Clonguish star Enda Williams played a pivotal role in helping Sligo GAA NY to the New York Intermediate Football Championship title on Sunday last at Gaelic Park.  Enda lined out in defence as Sligo proved too ...

26 Sept 2018 at 18:30

Longford acts set for All-Ireland GAA Scór na nÓg finals in Sligo IT

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Longford acts set for All-Ireland GAA Scór na nÓg finals in Sligo IT

The All-Ireland Scór na nÓg Finals take place in Sligo IT on Saturday, February 17 and best wishes to Longford's contestants. Katie Lynch, St Patrick’s Og, Ardagh, will perform 'Waiting for Tory Top' in the Recitation event. While Killoe Emmet ...

17 Feb 2018 at 01:45

Sligo too strong for Longford ladies in the opening round of the All-Ireland Championship

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Sligo too strong for Longford ladies in the opening round of the All-Ireland Championship

Sligo . . . 2-12       Longford . . . 0-8 From the moment Sinead Naughton scored the first Sligo goal with just six minutes gone in the game the pressure was on Longford who were guilty of squandering some good chances in the first half as ...

15 Jul 2018 at 20:54

Longford ladies score comfortable win over Sligo

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Longford ladies score comfortable win over Sligo

Longford . . . 4-14     Sligo . . . 4-8 Michelle Farrell, Emer Heaney, Aisling Greene and Anna McDonnell scored the goals for Longford in this vital victory. Longford went in at the break five points in front: 2-7 to 1-5. They dominated ...

11 Feb 2019 at 01:06

Sligo too strong for Longford U-16 footballers

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Sligo too strong for Longford U-16 footballers

Sligo . . . 2-13       Longford . . . 2-6 With the advantage of the strong wind in the first half, Sligo were the superior side and ended up leading by 2-8 to 2-1 at the break with the Longford goals from Ronan Sheahan (a cracking ...

03 Nov 2018 at 17:48

Longford beat Westmeath to remain in contention for the Fr Manning Cup U-16 title

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Longford beat Westmeath to remain in contention for the Fr Manning Cup U-16 title

Longford . . . 2-14       Westmeath . . . 1-12 The Clonguish lad was a real threat for Longford throughout the game. He was also excellent on frees in clocking up the impressive total of 2-8 and his second goal just after the ...

01 Nov 2018 at 13:35

Longford lose to Down in relegation play-off with last chance against Fermanagh

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Longford lose to Down in relegation play-off with last chance against Fermanagh

Down . . . 4-9        Longford . . . 2-5 There is still hope for the Longford ladies to avoid the drop to the Junior grade in 2019 with a last chance against Fermanagh at Sheelin Park, Ballymachugh, Co Cavan this Saturday, ...

16 Aug 2018 at 18:53

Longford needs to hold onto its educated youth

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Longford needs to hold onto its educated youth

Longford has a lot to offer from an education point of view and needs to do absolutely everything it can to ensure its young, educated people don't leave the county to find work elsewhere, according to Cllr Gerry Hagan. ...

26 Jan 2019 at 20:25

#Ophelia Alert: No let up as Storm Ophelia rips through County Longford

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#Ophelia Alert: No let up as Storm Ophelia rips through County Longford

The above image shows a tree blocking the path of motorists on the main Carrickboy to Longford road, one of umpteen routes across Longford to be hit by Storm Ophelia. Longford County Council have released a statement ...

16 Oct 2017 at 18:58

Shock at death of well known Edgeworthstown businessman Martin Gilchrist

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Shock at death of well known Edgeworthstown businessman Martin Gilchrist

Martin was very proud of the business he built up over two decades and he would be happy to know that it will continue under the new management of Dolan Foods, a well-established Lanesboro company that will no doubt ...

26 Nov 2018 at 11:00

Longford manager Denis Connerton cautious about Sligo challenge

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Longford manager Denis Connerton cautious about Sligo challenge

Postponed last weekend due to the adverse weather conditions as snow and ice gripped the country, the crucial Division 3 game at Markievicz Park is refixed for this Sunday (throw-in 2pm) with Longford in the hunt ...

09 Mar 2018 at 18:40

Longford battle back from six points down to draw against Sligo

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Longford battle back from six points down to draw against Sligo

Sligo . . . 0-18      Longford . . . 2-12 Despite a black card for Diarmuid Masterson in the closing stages of this entertaining encounter that really burst into life on the changeover and the subsequent very ...

16 Mar 2018 at 12:16

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