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Deaths
Deaths in Longford - Saturday, January 19, 2019
Michael ‘Mickey’ Hughes, Deanscurragh, Longford Town, Longford The death occurred, peacefully, at the Regional Hospital, Mullingar, on Friday, January 18 of Michael ‘Mickey’ Hughes, Deanscurragh, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by his wife ...
Deaths
Deaths in Longford - Friday, January 18, 2019 - evening
Edward ‘Eddie’ Brady, Urney, Ballinagh, Cavan The death occurred, suddenly, at his home on Thursday, January 17 of Edward ‘Eddie’ Brady, Urney, Ballinagh, Co Cavan. Journalist, former Cavan County Board GAA, Cavan Chamber of Commerce and Tidy ...
Local news
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 grow the business into ...
Gaelic games
Longford hurler Johnny Casey honoured with Nicky Rackard/Lory Meagher All-Star Award
In recognition of his fine displays for the Longford hurlers in the Nicky Rackard Cup this season, Clondra native Johnny received his award as part of the PwC All-Stars event in Dublin’s Convention Centre on Friday night which ...
Gaelic games
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 ...
Sport
VOTE | Ten top nominees looking for your vote to become Ganly's Longford Sports Star of the Month
There are TEN contenders for the 2018 Ganly’s Longford Sports Star of the Month Award for August, in association with Longford Sports Partnership and the Longford Leader. Read below to find out why each person has been ...
Gaelic games
Longford hurling star Johnny Casey selected for Ireland for Shinty International against Scotland
The Irish team, managed by Tipperary’s Willie Maher and Kilkenny’s Conor Phelan, will be heading to the home of Shinty in Bught Park, looking to atone for the three-point defeat suffered last year. The squad that has ...
Gaelic games
Longford will meet Kildare or Wicklow in the 2019 Leinster Senior Football Championship
A tough draw for Longford if Kildare score their expected win over Wicklow in Round 1 and thus set up a repeat of last year’s qualifier clash. Four-in-row All-Ireland champions Dublin are in the same half of the ...
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