<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1">

<url>
	<loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2062683/bard-of-our-time-longford-author-to-launch-new-book.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T19:12:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Bard of Our Time: Longford author to launch new book</news:title>
		<news:keywords>Longford,Longford Town</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_15/peter_b_reynolds-1776277662169_1776277693.jpeg--peter_bernard_reynolds.jpeg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2062645/rip-woman-dead-another-seriously-injured-following-horror-road-crash-in-county-louth.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T18:16:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>RIP:  Woman dead, another seriously injured following horror road crash in County Louth</news:title>
		<news:keywords>Dundalk,Roads,An Garda Siochána</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_15/Iconicstockimage_garda_road_closed_with_patrol_car_in_background-1776276151432.jpg--rip___woman_dead__another_seriously_injured_following_horror_road_crash_in_county_louth.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2062647/woman-in-her-60s-killed-in-two-car-crash-in-co-louth.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T18:04:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Woman in her 60s killed in two-car crash in Co Louth</news:title>
		<news:keywords>castletown,co. louth,gardai</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_15/1776276304351_0.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2062603/fianna-fail-badly-damaged-by-handling-of-fuel-protests-tds-say.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T17:03:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Fianna Fail ‘badly damaged’ by handling of fuel protests, TDs say</news:title>
		<news:keywords>fianna fail,fine gael,fuel protests,willie o&apos;dea</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_15/1776272716875_0.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2062602/fuel-demonstrations-prove-protests-effective-say-neutrality-campaigners.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T17:00:21+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Fuel demonstrations prove protests ‘effective’, say neutrality campaigners</news:title>
		<news:keywords>defence,dublin,iran,middle east,politics,protests</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_15/1776272703303_0.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2062545/investigation-launched-after-alleged-sexual-harassment-of-woman-by-fast-food-delivery-driver.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T16:15:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Investigation launched after alleged sexual harassment of woman by fast food delivery driver</news:title>
		<news:keywords>Laois,Portlaoise,Laois crime</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_15/garda-1776254401750.jpg--investigation_launched_after_alleged_sexual_harassment_of_woman_by_fast_food_delivery_driver.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2062518/longford-s-new-mens-shed-in-ballymahon-offers-men-a-social-community-as-local-interest-surges.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T16:00:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Longford&apos;s new Men’s Shed in Ballymahon offers men a social community as local interest surges</news:title>
		<news:keywords>Longford,Ballymahon</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_15/ILOL-13-03-26_Ballymahon_Men_s_Shed_%281%29-1776267545136.JPG--ballymahon_mens_shed.JPG</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2062297/91-year-old-woman-walks-220km-to-protest-us-military-at-co-clare-airport.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T15:58:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>91-year-old woman walks 220km to protest over US military at Co Clare airport</news:title>
		<news:keywords>clare,dail,leinster house,lelia doolan</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_15/1776269120748_0.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2062541/minister-minded-to-act-after-road-ban-for-garda-who-chased-scrambler-martin.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T15:56:16+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Minister ‘minded’ to act after road ban for garda who chased scrambler – Martin</news:title>
		<news:keywords>garda,grace lynch,justice minister,scramblers,taoiseach</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_15/1776269106154_0.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/longford-sport/2062522/longford-snooker-star-joe-shannon-enjoying-more-success.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T15:48:53+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Longford snooker star Joe Shannon enjoying more success

</news:title>
		<news:keywords>Longford Town,Longford,Longford Sport,Newtownforbes,Clonguish</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_15/ILOL_17-04-26_Joe_Shannon_34693560-1776267832907_1776267912.jpg--longford_snooker_star_joe_shannon_enjoying_more_success.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2062451/government-should-not-need-protests-to-act-say-young-fianna-fail-tds.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T15:44:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Government should not need protests to act, say young Fianna Fail TDs</news:title>
		<news:keywords></news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_15/1776269105508_0.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2062466/we-ll-put-you-down-mother-of-grace-lynch-reveals-chilling-online-threats-amid-scrambler-ban.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T15:22:45+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>&apos;We&apos;ll put you down&apos; - Mother of Grace Lynch reveals chilling online threats amid scrambler ban</news:title>
		<news:keywords>Dublin,An Garda Siochána,Social media,Claire Byrne</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_15/2026-04-15_16_18_20_2026_02_24-mixcollage-24-feb-2026-04-47-pm-281-1771951741087-jpg-1776266316959.jpg--_we_ll_put_you_down____mother_of_grace_lynch_reveals_chilling_online_threats_amid_scrambler_ban.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2062419/taoiseach-says-it-is-sad-sinn-fein-tried-to-jump-on-board-blockades.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T14:18:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Taoiseach says it is ‘sad’ Sinn Fein ‘tried to jump on board’ blockades</news:title>
		<news:keywords>mary lou mcdonald,micheal martin,sinn fein</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_15/1776263705867_0.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2062374/find-the-money-calls-for-a-full-time-disability-officer-in-longford.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T14:13:16+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Find the money! Calls for a full-time disability officer​ in Longford</news:title>
		<news:keywords>Longford,Longford Town,Longford County Council</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2016/07/14111307/disabilities.jpg--find_the_money__calls_for_a_full_time_disability_officer__in_longford.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2062304/gardai-concerned-as-search-underway-for-16-year-old-boy-missing-five-days.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T13:25:46+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Gardaí concerned as search underway for 16-year-old boy missing five days </news:title>
		<news:keywords>Missing Person Appeal,Carlow,An Garda Siochána</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_15/MixCollage-15-Apr-2026-02-18-PM-557-1776259189389.jpg--garda__concerned_as_search_underway_for_16_year_old_boy_missing_five_days_.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2062298/mcgregor-settles-with-former-sparring-partner-over-whiskey-company-dispute.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T13:04:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>McGregor settles with former sparring partner over whiskey company dispute</news:title>
		<news:keywords>conor mcgregor</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_15/1776260101601_0.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2062235/warm-tributes-paid-in-longford-court-to-fantastic-prison-guard-following-his-sudden-death.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T12:16:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Warm tributes paid in Longford court to &apos;fantastic&apos; prison guard following his sudden death</news:title>
		<news:keywords>Longford,An Garda Siochána,Longford District Court,Manorhamilton</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_15/ILOL-24-04-26_Late_Sean_Boylan_web-1776255112227_1776255192.jpg--warm_tributes_paid_in_longford_court_to__fantastic__prison_guard_following_his_sudden_death.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/arts---entertainment/2062218/rte-announces-gripping-new-crime-thriller-starring-colm-meaney-set-in-irish-beauty-spot.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T11:48:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>RTÉ announces &apos;gripping&apos; new crime thriller starring Colm Meaney set in Irish beauty spot</news:title>
		<news:keywords>TV,RTÉ,Celebrity</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_15/MixCollage-15-Apr-2026-12-34-PM-5588-1776252949795.jpg--rte_announces__gripping__new_crime_thriller_starring_colm_meaney_set_in_irish_beauty_spot.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/soccer/2062214/longford-town-on-the-road-to-cork-for-clash-against-cobh-ramblers.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T11:44:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Longford Town on the road to Cork for clash against Cobh Ramblers
</news:title>
		<news:keywords>Longford Town FC,SSE Airtricity League First Division,Longford Sport</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_15/SSE_Airtricity_First_Division_Longford_Town_FC_v_Bray_Wanderers_FC_%2811_Apr_2026%29_34690661-1776253168047.jpg--longford_town_fc.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/deaths/2062154/deaths-in-longford-wednesday-april-15-2026.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T11:21:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Deaths in Longford - Wednesday,  April 15, 2026</news:title>
		<news:keywords>Longford,Longford Leader deaths,Longford Leader death notices,deaths,recent deaths</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/1555531431532.JPG--deaths_in_longford___wednesday___april_15__2026.JPG</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2062143/warning-hundreds-of-children-s-toys-recalled-across-ireland-amid-deadly-asbestos-fears.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T10:49:27+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>WARNING! Hundreds of children&apos;s toys recalled across Ireland amid deadly asbestos fears</news:title>
		<news:keywords>CCPC,HSE,Health,Product Recall</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_15/2026-04-15_11_46_30_2026_03_11-mixcollage-11-mar-2026-12-01-pm-3710-1773230573387-jpg-1776250000879.jpg--warning__hundreds_of_children_s_toys_recalled_across_ireland_amid_deadly_asbestos_fears.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2062140/rte-s-sinead-hussey-takes-tv-viewers-on-a-calm-and-quiet-trip-along-longford-s-scenic-greenway.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T10:47:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>RTÉ&apos;s Sinéad Hussey takes TV viewers on a &apos;calm and quiet&apos;  trip along Longford&apos;s scenic greenway </news:title>
		<news:keywords>Longford,Sinéad Hussey,RTÉ,Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre,Longford Tourism</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2062099/hse-urge-young-people-to-avoid-harmful-sunbeds-due-to-increased-risk-of-skin-cancer.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T10:18:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>HSE urge young people to avoid &apos;harmful&apos; sunbeds due to increased risk of skin cancer</news:title>
		<news:keywords>Health,HSE</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_15/2026-04-15_11_08_50_2025_10_15-mixcollage-15-oct-2025-02-22-pm-3636-1760534690583-jpg-1776247745684.jpg--hse_urge_young_people_to_avoid__harmful__sunbeds_due_to_increased_risk_of_skin_cancer.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2062044/governments-deal-with-both-healy-raes-was-common-knowledge-minister.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T09:52:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Government’s deal with both Healy-Raes was ‘common knowledge’ – minister</news:title>
		<news:keywords>confidence vote in irish government,danny healy-rae,fianna fail,fine gael,fuel price protests,irish government,michael healy-rae,micheal martin,norma foley,politics</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_15/1776247505153_0.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2062082/irish-homeowners-warned-as-hidden-home-issues-could-be-costing-hundreds-on-energy-bills.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T09:43:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Irish homeowners warned as hidden home issues could be costing hundreds on energy bills</news:title>
		<news:keywords>cost of living,Fuel crisis</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_15/MixCollage-15-Apr-2026-10-26-AM-548-1776245321607.jpg--irish_homeowners_warned_as_hidden_home_issues_could_be_costing_hundreds_on_energy_bills.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2061993/beautiful-angel-funeral-arrangements-announced-for-limerick-mum-scarlett-faulkner.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T08:32:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>&apos;Beautiful angel&apos;:  Funeral arrangements announced for Limerick mum Scarlett Faulkner</news:title>
		<news:keywords>Limerick city,Death notices,Tributes</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_14/scarlett_faulkner_new-1776183616658_1776183649.jpg--_beautiful_angel____funeral_arrangements_announced_for_limerick_mum_scarlett_faulkner.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/gaa/2061858/dublin-dominant-in-the-second-half-to-knock-the-longford-minors-out.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T21:45:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Dublin dominant in the second half to knock the Longford minors out 
</news:title>
		<news:keywords>Longford GAA,Dublin,Electric Ireland,Leinster MFC,Longford Sport</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_14/ILOL_24-04-26_Minors_v_Dublin_1-1776203017496.jpg--longford_gaa.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2061722/government-wins-confidence-motion-but-loses-junior-minister.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T20:11:20+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Government wins confidence motion but loses junior minister</news:title>
		<news:keywords>confidence motion,fuel protests</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_14/1776198901758_0.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2061792/government-survives-confidence-vote-as-opposition-tds-blast-protests-response.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T20:10:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Opposition rounds on Government and ministers over handling of protests</news:title>
		<news:keywords>fuel protests,ireland,jim o&apos;callaghan,michael healy-rae,patrick o&apos;donovan</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_14/1776198901257_0.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2061732/irelands-media-minister-compared-to-viktor-orban-over-fuel-protest-comments.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T18:38:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Ireland’s Media Minister compared to Viktor Orban over fuel protest comments</news:title>
		<news:keywords>coimisiun na mean,fuel,ivana bacik,protest,simon harris,viktor orban</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_14/1776193502003_1.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2061723/healy-rae-says-he-has-grave-reservations-about-taoiseach-after-resigning.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T17:52:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Healy-Rae says he has ‘grave reservations’ about Taoiseach after resigning</news:title>
		<news:keywords>fuel protests,michael healy-rae</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_14/1776189916483_0.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2061666/opposition-tds-label-jim-ocallaghan-rambo-after-defence-forces-statement.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T17:40:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Opposition TDs label Jim O’Callaghan ‘Rambo’ after Defence Forces statement</news:title>
		<news:keywords>fuel,ireland,jim o&apos;callaghan,protests</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_14/1776189916009_0.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/video/national-news/2061673/watch-michael-healy-rae-announces-his-intention-to-resign-from-government-in-the-dail.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T16:42:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>WATCH: Michael Healy Rae announces his intention to resign from Government in the Dáil</news:title>
		<news:keywords>Dail Éireann,Government,Oireachtas,Michael Healy-Rae</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2061565/government-accused-of-arrogance-as-dail-debates-confidence-motion.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T16:38:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Opposition rounds on Government ‘arrogance’ over protests as minister resigns</news:title>
		<news:keywords>confidence motion,fuel protests</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_14/1776186302157_0.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2061624/man-and-woman-arrested-after-gardai-find-nearly-600-000-of-illegal-drugs-in-the-midlands.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T16:19:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Man and woman arrested after Gardaí find nearly €600,000 of illegal drugs in the Midlands</news:title>
		<news:keywords>Midlands,Tullamore,Offaly,An Garda Siochána</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_14/2025-11-25_14_52_10_2025_11_16-iconicstockimage_backs_of_two_gardai_-new_uniforms--1763288810996-png-1776183260343.png--man_and_woman_arrested_after_garda__find_nearly__600_000_of_illegal_drugs_in_the_midlands.png</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2061606/junior-minister-resigns-over-government-handling-of-fuel-protests.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T15:58:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Junior minister resigns over Government handling of fuel protests</news:title>
		<news:keywords></news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_14/1776184511869_0.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2061587/michael-healy-rae-to-resign-as-minister-of-state-and-vote-no-confidence-in-government.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T15:48:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Michael Healy-Rae to resign as Minister of State and vote no confidence in Government</news:title>
		<news:keywords>Michael Healy-Rae,Dail Éireann,Government</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_14/Screenshot_2026-04-14_163019-1776180764479.png--michael_healy_rae_to_resign_as_minister_of_state_and_vote_no_confidence_in_government.png</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2061569/an-iconic-figure-tributes-paid-following-death-of-clannad-member-moya-brennan.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T15:11:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>&apos;An iconic figure&apos; - Tributes paid following death of Clannad member Moya Brennan</news:title>
		<news:keywords>Death notices,RIP.ie,Tributes</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_14/MixCollage-14-Apr-2026-04-03-PM-4602-1776179135808.jpg--_an_iconic_figure____tributes_paid_following_death_of_clannad_member_moya_brennan.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2061500/major-recall-underway-as-shein-recalls-two-popular-products-in-ireland-amid-fears-of-fire.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T14:06:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Major recall underway as SHEIN recalls two popular products in Ireland amid fears of fire</news:title>
		<news:keywords>SHEIN,Product Recall,Health,CCPC</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_14/MixCollage-14-Apr-2026-02-58-PM-6471-1776175212363.jpg--major_recall_underway_as_shein_recalls_two_popular_products_in_ireland_amid_fears_of_fire.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/video/longford-sport/2061486/watch-match-highlights-as-leo-cullen-s-leinster-power-past-sale-in-european-champions-cup.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T13:54:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>WATCH: Match highlights as Leo Cullen&apos;s Leinster power past Sale in European Champions Cup</news:title>
		<news:keywords>Leinster Rugby</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2061479/sinn-fein-stands-with-blockaders-says-pearse-doherty.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T13:33:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Sinn Fein stands with blockaders, says Pearse Doherty</news:title>
		<news:keywords>fuel protests,pearse doherty,sinn fein</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_14/1776173703267_0.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/deaths/2061414/deaths-in-longford-tuesday-april-14-2026.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T13:17:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Deaths in Longford - Tuesday,  April 14, 2026</news:title>
		<news:keywords>Longford,Longford Leader deaths,Longford Leader death notices,deaths,recent deaths</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/1555531431532.JPG--deaths_in_longford___tuesday___april_14__2026.JPG</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2061391/longford-town-road-alert-expect-delays.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T13:00:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Longford town road alert: &quot;Expect delays&quot; </news:title>
		<news:keywords>Longford,Longford Town,Roads,Longford County Council</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2023_10_17/Road_works_sign_Pic_Pixabay-1697530316522_1724846315.png--alert__roads_works_for_a_number_of_days_in_carlow_town_coming_up.png</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2061431/irish-deputy-premier-says-no-review-of-fuel-protest-reporting-needed.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T12:57:09+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Irish deputy premier says no review of fuel protest reporting needed</news:title>
		<news:keywords>coimisiun na mean,simon harris</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_14/1776171915083_0.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2061065/clannad-singer-and-harpist-moya-brennan-dies-aged-73.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T12:49:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Clannad singer and harpist Moya Brennan dies aged 73</news:title>
		<news:keywords>clannad,gweedore,moya brennan</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_14/1776171914807_0.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2061430/permanent-tsb-to-be-sold-to-austrian-bank-for-1-6-billion-euro.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T12:35:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Permanent TSB to be sold to Austrian bank for 1.6 billion euro</news:title>
		<news:keywords></news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_14/1776171901375_0.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2061411/were-an-island-of-storytellers-lee-cronin-on-making-the-mummy-in-ireland.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T12:28:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>‘We’re an island of storytellers’: Lee Cronin on making The Mummy in Ireland</news:title>
		<news:keywords>ardmore studios,damien mccarthy,dublin,film,ireland,lee cronin,the mummy,wicklow</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_14/1776170108061_0.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2061384/congratulations-killian-crownedlongford-novice-ploughingwinner.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T12:15:45+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Congratulations: Killian crowned Longford Novice Ploughing winner</news:title>
		<news:keywords>Longford</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_13/ILOL-17-04-26_Novice_Ploughing.jpg-1776115539540.jpg--congratulations__killian_crowned_longford_novice_ploughing_winner.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2061330/i-ll-cherish-our-memories-forever-sister-of-scarlett-faulkner-pays-emotional-tribute.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T11:40:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>&apos;I&apos;ll cherish our memories forever&apos; - Sister of Scarlett Faulkner pays emotional tribute</news:title>
		<news:keywords>Death notices,Limerick,Birdhill,Social media</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_14/2026-04-14_09_30_23_2026_04_13-scarlett_faulkner_assault_birdhill_ilim_22-03-26-1776098231787_1776098326-jpg-1776155436396_1776155542.jpg--_i_ll_cherish_our_memories_forever____sister_of_scarlett_faulkner_pays_emotional_tribute.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2061219/irish-premier-says-we-can-learn-from-last-week-ahead-of-confidence-vote.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T10:42:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Irish premier says ‘we can learn from last week’ ahead of confidence vote</news:title>
		<news:keywords>fuel protests</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_14/1776164704824_0.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2061240/cockroaches-and-mouse-droppings-found-as-twelve-food-businesses-forced-to-close-in-march.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T10:29:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Cockroaches and mouse droppings found as twelve food businesses forced to close in March </news:title>
		<news:keywords>FSAI,HSE,Health,Tipperary,Limerick</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_14/MixCollage-14-Apr-2026-11-17-AM-1921-1776161970956.jpg--cockroaches_and_mouse_droppings_found_as_twelve_food_businesses_forced_to_close_in_march_.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2061198/bogus-alert-residents-of-north-longford-warned-of-scam-tradesmen-posing-as-council-workers.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T10:00:09+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>BOGUS ALERT: Residents of North Longford warned of scam tradesmen posing as council workers</news:title>
		<news:keywords>Longford,North Longford,Longford Gardaí,Longford County Council</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/1606924843746.png--alert__garda__issue_warning_over_bogus_callers_and_rogue_traders_calling_to_houses_.png</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2061204/multiple-arrests-made-as-tractor-units-drive-erratically-and-block-traffic-on-busy-motorway.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T09:45:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Multiple arrests made as tractor units &apos;drive erratically&apos; and block traffic on busy motorway</news:title>
		<news:keywords>An Garda Siochána,Roads,Louth,Cork</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_14/Garda_Checkpoint-1776159740382.PNG--multiple_arrests_made_as_tractor_units__drive_erratically__and_block_traffic_on_busy_motorway.PNG</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2061029/irish-parliament-prepares-for-motion-of-no-confidence-in-the-government.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T08:52:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Irish parliament prepares for motion of no confidence in the Government</news:title>
		<news:keywords>fuel protests</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_14/1776157502108_0.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2061127/man-in-his-70s-found-dead-following-serious-fatal-assault-as-gardai-make-arrest.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T08:40:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Man in his 70s found dead following &apos;serious fatal assault&apos; as Gardaí make arrest</news:title>
		<news:keywords>Dungarvan,Waterford,An Garda Siochána</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_14/2025-04-29_12_22_10_2025_04_16-iconicstockimage_garda_light_with_blue_sky_in_background-1744839051861-jpg-1776155661702.jpg--man_in_his_70s_found_dead_following__serious_fatal_assault__as_garda__make_arrest.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2061006/government-to-table-motion-of-confidence-in-itself.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-13T22:16:10+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Government to table motion of confidence in itself</news:title>
		<news:keywords>energy,government,politics,protests,sinn fein</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_13/1776119703836_0.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2060994/new-garda-superintendent-expected-to-be-appointed-to-longford-in-early-may.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-13T21:49:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>New Garda Superintendent expected to be appointed to Longford in early May  </news:title>
		<news:keywords>Longford,Longford Town,Longford Gardaí,An Garda Siochána</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_13/Supt_Dorrigan-1776113701412.jpg--superintendent_michael_dorrigan.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2060961/police-name-motorcyclist-killed-in-co-antrim-crash.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-13T19:54:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Police name motorcyclist killed in Co Antrim crash</news:title>
		<news:keywords>ballymena,co antrim,psni</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_13/1776110702465_0.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2059999/longford-man-with-a-bad-history-receives-suspended-sentence.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-13T19:00:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Longford man with ‘a bad history’ receives suspended sentence </news:title>
		<news:keywords>Longford,Longford Town,Longford District Court,Longford Gardaí</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_12/Tommy_Lee_Doyle_Longford_District_Court-1776006451799.jpg--tommy_lee_doyle.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2060940/scarlett-faulkner-dies-in-hospital-three-weeks-after-co-tipperary-assault.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-13T18:59:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Scarlett Faulkner dies in hospital three weeks after Co Tipperary assault</news:title>
		<news:keywords>birdhill,co tipperary,scarlett faulkner</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_13/1776107116059_0.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2060939/tractor-driver-arrested-at-whitegate-charged-with-road-traffic-offences.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-13T18:42:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Tractor driver arrested at Whitegate charged with road traffic offences</news:title>
		<news:keywords>an garda siochana,co cork,whitegate</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_13/1776107101820_0.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2060933/woman-injured-in-co-tipperary-assault-last-month-dies-in-hospital.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-13T18:29:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Woman injured in Co Tipperary assault last month dies in hospital</news:title>
		<news:keywords>birdhill,co tipperary</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_13/1776105315667_0.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2060932/enoch-burkes-mother-and-sister-released-from-prison.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-13T18:10:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Enoch Burke’s mother and sister released from prison</news:title>
		<news:keywords>ammi burke,enoch burke,justice,law,martina burke</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_13/1776105301427_0.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2060900/supply-chains-will-take-days-to-return-to-normal-says-emergency-group.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-13T17:38:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Supply chains will take days to return to normal, says emergency group</news:title>
		<news:keywords>fuel protests in ireland,national emergency coordination group,news</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_13/1776103501980_0.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2060863/irish-ministers-call-for-examination-of-fuel-protests-reporting-sinister.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-13T17:18:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Irish minister’s call for examination of fuel protests reporting ‘sinister’</news:title>
		<news:keywords>fuel,media,patrick o&apos;donovan</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_13/1776101707818_0.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2060862/the-longford-physio-on-tour-with-golf-s-biggest-names.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-13T17:01:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>The Longford physio on tour with golf&apos;s biggest names</news:title>
		<news:keywords>Longford,Longford Town,Rory McIlroy</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_13/Barry_Mollaghan_and_Rory_McIlroy-1776098178651.jpeg--the_longford_physio_on_tour_with_golf_s_biggest_names.jpeg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2060030/man-accused-of-obstructing-longford-garda-appears-before-district-court.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-13T17:00:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Man accused of obstructing Longford Garda appears before district court</news:title>
		<news:keywords>Longford,Longford Town,Longford District Court,Longford Gardaí</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_12/Martin_Grundza_Longford_court-1776010433738.jpg--martin_grundza_.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2060299/fuel-protests-cause-more-disruption-as-irish-government-faces-no-confidence-vote.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-13T16:38:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Ministers defend response to fuel protests ahead of confidence vote</news:title>
		<news:keywords>fuel,fuel prices,fuel protests,ireland,sinn fein</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_13/1776099902264_0.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2060784/garda-commissioner-absolutely-appalled-as-gardai-are-abused-after-fuel-protests.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-13T15:55:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Garda Commissioner &apos;absolutely appalled&apos; as gardaí are abused after fuel protests</news:title>
		<news:keywords>Justin Kelly,An Garda Siochána,Fuel crisis</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_08/MixCollage-07-Apr-2026-09-01-PM-3753-1775592197308_1775592966.jpg---1775639917639.jpg--garda_commissioner__absolutely_appalled__as_garda__are_abused_after_fuel_protests.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/northern-ireland/2060614/decisions-on-fuel-costs-must-come-from-westminster-not-stormont-oneill-says.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-13T15:19:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Decisions on fuel costs must come from Westminster, not Stormont, O’Neill says</news:title>
		<news:keywords>fuel costs,fuel protests,gavin robinson,iran,michelle o&apos;neill</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_13/1776094506833_0.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2060724/alert-booking-com-alerts-irish-customers-to-possible-data-breach-on-recent-bookings.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-13T15:02:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>ALERT: Booking.com alerts Irish customers to possible &apos;data breach&apos; on recent bookings</news:title>
		<news:keywords>Holidays</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2023_10_24/jas-rolyn-7BqK0rCPO5k-unsplash-1698143052191.jpg--alert__booking_com_alerts_irish_customers_to_possible__data_breach__on_recent_bookings.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2060708/update-search-stood-down-by-gardai-for-teenage-girl-17-missing-since-last-month.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-13T14:47:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>UPDATE: Search stood down by gardai for teenage girl (17) missing since last month </news:title>
		<news:keywords>An Garda Siochána,Missing Person Appeal,Meath</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_13/Untitled_design_-_2026-04-13T153344.200-1776091115327_1776091139.jpg--update__search_stood_down_by_gardai_for_teenage_girl__17__missing_since_last_month_.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2060577/confidence-vote-in-government-big-test-for-independents-people-before-profit.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-13T14:40:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Confidence vote in government ‘big test’ for independents – People Before Profit</news:title>
		<news:keywords>fuel,protests</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_13/1776092717258_0.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2060727/the-strokes-announce-first-uk-gigs-in-three-years-including-london-date.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-13T14:36:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>The Strokes announce first UK gigs in three years including London date</news:title>
		<news:keywords>julian casablancas,london,o2,the strokes</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_13/1776092702722_0.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2060622/too-little-too-late-longford-mep-says-government-fuel-package-gaps-must-be-addressed.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-13T13:43:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>&apos;Too little, too late&apos;: Longford MEP says Government fuel package &apos;gaps&apos; must be addressed</news:title>
		<news:keywords>Ciaran Mullooly,Government,Fuel crisis,European Commission</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_03_29/MixCollage-29-Mar-2026-01-06-PM-8235-1774786125239_1776087641.jpg--_too_little__too_late___longford_mep_says_government_fuel_package__gaps__must_be_addressed.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2060653/public-inquiry-into-ni-gold-mine-reconvenes-amid-similar-procedural-concerns.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-13T13:38:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Public inquiry into NI gold mine reconvenes amid ‘similar’ procedural concerns</news:title>
		<news:keywords>co tyrone,dalradian,mine,sperrin mountains</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/pa/2026_04_13/1776089101826_0.jpg--.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2060532/improved-access-major-physical-activity-funding-announced-for-20-longfordgroups.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-13T12:24:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>&apos;Improved access&apos;: Major physical activity funding announced for 20 Longford groups </news:title>
		<news:keywords>Longford,Fianna Fail,Government</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_13/AGE_AND_OPPORTUNITY_2-1776082382979_1776082942.jpg--physical_activity_funding_for_older_people_in_longford_announced_by_age___opportunity_.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2060442/rip-longford-mourns-passing-of-lovely-lady-and-great-conversationalist-who-was-in-her-94th-year.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-13T11:04:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>RIP: Longford mourns passing of lovely lady and great conversationalist who was in her 94th year</news:title>
		<news:keywords>Longford,Bunlahy,Granard,Edgeworthstown</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_13/Mary_Mulligan_%28nee_Mulligan%29_RIP-1776077375781.jpeg--rip__longford_mourns_passing_of_lovely_lady_and_great_conversationalist_who_was_in_her_94th_year.jpeg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2060370/longford-farming-macra-brings-irish-young-farmer-concerns-to-eu-table.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-13T11:00:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Longford farming: Macra brings Irish young farmer concerns to EU Table</news:title>
		<news:keywords>Longford,Farming,Agriculture</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2025_04_11/Fertiliser-spreader-grass-Feature_31455012-1744386772195.jpg--longford_farming__macra_brings_irish_young_farmer_concerns_to_eu_table.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2060367/literally-put-a-sock-in-it-nct-centre-gobsmacked-by-customers-diy-cover-up-fail.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-13T10:03:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>&apos;Literally put a sock in it!&apos;- NCT centre gobsmacked by customers DIY cover-up fail </news:title>
		<news:keywords>NCT,Facebook,Social media</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_13/Untitled_design_-_2026-04-13T104836.775-1776073930652_1776073974.jpg--_literally_put_a_sock_in_it____nct_centre_gobsmacked_by_customers_diy_cover_up_fail_.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2060301/fuel-deliveries-due-today-or-tomorrow-with-hundreds-of-stations-still-out-of-fuel.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-13T09:08:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Fuel deliveries due &apos;today or tomorrow&apos; with hundreds of stations still out of fuel</news:title>
		<news:keywords>RTÉ,Fuel crisis,Dublin</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_13/FUEL-1776071134750.jpg--fuel_deliveries_due__today_or_tomorrow__with_hundreds_of_stations_still_out_of_fuel.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2060047/longford-motorists-alerted-to-week-long-roadworks.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-13T09:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Longford motorists alerted to week-long roadworks </news:title>
		<news:keywords>Longford,Ballinalee,Longford County Council</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_01_12/Sign-showing-roadworks-2-1536x1232-1768232158599.jpg--roadworks.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>

<url>
	<loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2059989/longford-road-closure-extended-by-5-days.html</loc>
	<news:news>
		<news:publication>
			<news:name>Longford Live</news:name>
			<news:language>en</news:language>
		</news:publication>
		<news:publication_date>2026-04-13T06:00:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
		<news:title>Longford road closure extended by 5 days</news:title>
		<news:keywords>Longford,Edgeworthstown,Longford County Council,Roads,Road Closure</news:keywords>
	</news:news>

	<image:image>
		<image:loc>https://www.longfordleader.ie/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_02_12/GN4_DAT_9547548.jpg--mayo_road_set_to_close_to_facilitate_recovery_of_a_lorry-1761661788816.jpg---1767717339526.jpg---1770720749897.jpg---1770909296620.jpg--mayo_county_council_announce_road_closure_for_west_mayo_town.jpg</image:loc>
	</image:image>

</url>
</urlset>

