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Mark Noble, Outdoor Recreation Officer, Chief Executive of LCC Paddy Mahon, Cllr Sean Mimnagh, Cllr Martin Monaghan, Cllr David Cassidy, Cathaoirleach Cllr Garry Murtagh, Minister of State Kevin 'Boxer' Moran, Longford Sports Partnership Coordinator Sarah Mulligan, Chair of the Longford County Outdoor Recreation Committee and Director of Services with Longford County Council Samantha Healy and Cllr Paul Ross pictured with The Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD at the launch of the Longford County Outdoor Recreation Plan 2025â2030 in the The Yard Hub, Abbeyshrule Harbour last week

Ambitious plan to drive growth of outdoor recreation in Longford

Over the past decade, Longford parkrun has become an important weekly community event, bringing people of all ages together to enjoy exercise, connection, and volunteering. And on Saturday, May 16, Longford parkrun marked its 10th anniversary with a special celebratory parkrun.

PICTURES | Longford parkrun marks decade of fun and connecting people

Hundreds of past pupils, current pupils, current and former staff members, the board of management, local families, and friends of St Patrick's National School in Dromard recently celebrated a momentous Golden Jubilee.

PICTURES | Longford school celebrates 50-years in memorable fashion

Grace Dunbar, Grace Hanley, Siobhan Holly, Annemarie Dunbar, Niamh Hanley and Teresa Dunbar enjoying the annual Maria Edgeworth 18th Century Mostrim Tea Party

Longford festival celebrates enduring legacy of Maria Edgeworth

PICTURES | Longford out in force to support FTD Brothers on their epic marathon ...

Daniela Rana was the second-place winner of the 2026 All Ireland Scholars Creative Writing Competition

Congratulations: National recognition for Longford woman with passion for storyt...

Performing with the DCU Orchestra (February, 2025)

'Rewarding:' Longford musician takes frsthand dive into orchestral violin and at...

Student Jennifer O’Connor; Minister James Lawless; student Niall Hickey; Minister Hildegarde Naughton; Tanya Jones – Head of the National Tertiary Office (NTO) and student Nicole Farrelly

'No points needed': Begin studying for your degree in Longford's Templemichael C...

PICTURES | Bryan's big birthday bash - Enjoyable 21st birthday celebration in Lo...

Longford students reach World Finals of Junk Kouture with ‘a Tim Burton masterpi...

PICTURES | A memorable Longford night of celebration in New York

PICTURES | 'Honouring our connection to the land' at Longford Bealtaine Gatherin...

PICTURES | Punters from USA, London and across Ireland soak up Punchestown actio...

PICTURES | Fabulous turn out of runners in Longford for Royal Canal Run

PICTURES | Longford GAA Race Day wins it hands down for style and craic at Punch...

PICTURES | Style and smiles aplenty at Longford ploughing gala presentation nigh...

PICTURES | Stunning style and plenty of fun at 20th Longford GAA Race Day in Pun... Longford Leader Reporter

Throwback Thursday | Longford GAA Race Day guests enjoy memorable 20th birthday ...

PICTURES: Super style on show at Longford GAA's race day event at Punchestown 2026

PICTURES: Super style on show at Longford GAA's race day event at Punchestown 20...

Throwback Tuesday | Fabulous style and lively atmosphere in Longford GAA Pavilio...

Down Memory Lane | Gallery of lovely pictures of Longford racing enthusiasts at ...

Down Memory Lane | Glamour and great craic in Longford GAA Pavilion at 2014 Punc...

PICTURES | Lovely atmosphere at successful Longford ‘Walk in the Park’ for Parki...

‘A man of simple tastes’ Longford’s John Pat McNaboe is a Census 1926 Centenarian Ambassador

‘A man of simple tastes’ Longford’s John Pat McNaboe is a Census 1926 Centenaria...

PICTURES | Fleadh-bulous feast of Irish music, song and dance at Longford Fleadh...

PICTURES | Visitors flock to north Longford for 'incredible' Granard Booktown Fe...

PICTURES | Longford takes over The Capital: Dublin events celebrate 225 Years of...

PICTURES | Edgeworthstown to host wonderful Jane Austen Friendship Postcards exh...
'Particularly fitting that a project celebrating the friendship and literary influence of Jane Austen and Maria Edgeworth should come to Edgeworth’s home place, Edgeworthstown, County Longford'
Longford Live Reporter

Longford artist's new role as a mother inspires thought provoking fifth solo exh...

Former State Pathologist, Dr Marie Cassidy, will be interviewed by bestselling author Paul Williams

Former State Pathologist will be 'fascinating' speaker at Granard Booktown Festi...

Credit: Miriam O'Callaghan on Instagram

'A whole new experience': Miriam O'Callaghan on life, memoir, and Granard Bookto...

RTÉ's Sinéad Hussey takes TV viewers on a 'calm and quiet' trip along Longford'...

Snap Fitness wins on the double at the prestigious Irish Franchise Association Awards

'Opening of Longford gym a standout success' as local business wins two major a...

PICTURES | Longford Live & Local - Great gig honouring memory of the legendary P...

Specsavers Longford invites people to prioritise regular eye and ear tests

Specsavers Longford invites people to prioritise regular eye and ear tests

Cloontagh NS pupils with robot Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Records smashed at Longford's Microsoft Dream Space Showcase event

PICTURES | Enjoyable food, music and chat at north Longford Easter party in Abbe...

PICTURES | Spectacular colour and super entertainment at Granard Easter parade

'There was so much community': FeliSpeaks on the 'joy' of her childhood in Longf...

The late Jeffry George Lefroy

'True gentleman': Tributes paid to 'genial' former owner of historic Longford de...

Little-known Longford bye-law to see petrol and diesel prices cut to 99c a litre

Little-known Longford bye-law to see petrol and diesel prices cut to 99c a litre

PICTURES | Longford goes global as it rolls out red carpet for international vis...

PICTURES | Over 700 Longford pupils showcase groundbreaking STEAM projects

Longford farmer and writer John Connell

'It's the bedrock of my life' - Longford author on new book and life on family f...

The green-fingered, multi-tasking students of Melview NS, Longford combing tree planting and World Book Day celebrations

Longford group celebrates largest school tree planting initiative in country

Colleen Duggan and Charles Pearl on their wedding day

California dreaming! Longford bride gets her 'Pearl' in dream wedding on Ventura...

Throwback Thursday | Night of style and celebration at Longford graduation dance

Legan woman Anna Kavanagh: 'These are mothers whose experiences have too often been ignored or dismissed. This book places their stories firmly on the public record and calls for meaningful reform'

Longford author launches major new book highlighting concerns in child protectio...

Longford's James Cawley: 'We are “policy rich” and “implementation poor” in this country. We don’t need more consultation, we need action'

Longford activist demands action on tackling cost of having a disability in Irel...

Maria Edgeworth Visitor Centre Chairperson Matt Farrell

Dublin events to celebrate and relaunch acclaimed novel by Longford writer Maria...

Abbott employees raise over €36,000 for Longford charity Cian’s Kennels

'Truly uplifting': Impressive sum raised for Longford charity that brings comfor...

PICTURES | Thousands enjoy a taste of rural living at top class Longford ploughi...

Reverend Nigel Gill Interview

'I was at a cliff ready to throw my life away when God saved me' - Longford mini...

Playwright Jimmy Keary on stage in the Corn Mill Theatre with some of the cast of 'One Wife Too Many’ by The Corn Mill Theatre Group

'Like a drug': Playwright who staged first play in Longford 30 years ago still g...

Longford Libraries offer Blinkist Premium free to all registered cardholders

'Fits real life': Blinkist gives Longford people quick access to new ideas

Rosie Fagan, Killeen celebrating her 90th birthday recently

Congratulations: Longford woman celebrates special milestone birthday with her f...

PICTURES | Super day in the sun at Ballymahon for brilliant 90th Longford Plough...

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