09/12/2019
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09/12/2019
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Gaelic games
Longford start the new season with a fine win over Kildare in the O’Byrne Cup
Kildare . . . 0-14 Longford . . . 2-14 This fixture attracted bigger interest than usual as it was the first competitive game in charge for new Kildare manager Jack O’Connor and the former Kerry supremo selected a very experimental team ...
Granard
Permission sought to develop Granard primary school and church facilities
Longford county council (LCC) have confirmed the receipt of a planning application from the board of management of the Sacred Heart Primary school in Granard, Co Longford. The application is seeking permission for the construction of a single ...
Gaelic games
Killoe cruise to another Longford U-20 football championship success
Killoe Emmet Og . . . 1-12 Mostrim/Sean Connolly’s . . . 0-3 From the moment Cian Dooner scored the crucial goal for Emmet Og with just five minutes gone in the game, the pressure was on the amalgamation who ended up trailing by 1-3 to ...
Gaelic games
Longford SFC Final: Killoe and Slashers seeking senior championship success
Longford Slashers are seeking to win the title for the 17th time while neighbouring rivals Killoe Emmet Og are bidding for a 12th success. The clubs last clashed in the Connolly Cup decider back in 2012 with Killoe emerging ...
Gaelic games
Longford MFC: Slashers overcome Granard to reach the minor championship final
Longford Slashers . . . 4-9 Granard . . . 0-14 Chasing their first Minor Championship title since 2001, Slashers played well and deserved the win but they were made to work hard for their success by a spirited Granard ...
Gaelic games
Longford IFC: Ballymahon get the better of Ardagh Moydow at the second attempt
Ballymahon . . . 1-13 Ardagh Moydow . . . 2-6 Ken McGinley’s side conceded two goals in the opening 10 minutes but recovered very well to turn the game in their favour. They hit the front for the first time in the ...
Gaelic games
Two Longford players bidding for inclusion in TG4 Underdogs team to face James Horan's Mayo
The new series of TG4's the Underdogs, featuring Longford duo Kyle Fitzmaurice (Ballymahon) and James Willis (Killashee), begins tonight (Thursday, September 12). ALSO READ: Ballymahon man to appear on TG4’s ...
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