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Aidan Mollahan pictured in action for St Mel's College against St Aidan’s Whitehall at the Whitehall Colmcilles GAA grounds Photo: Ríonn Sheehan placeholder image

Longford college St Mel’s suffer a very heavy defeat in Leinster

Emer Heaney on the ball for Ballymore against Moate. Action from the Leinster LGFA Intermediate Club Championship first round clash at Oliver Lynch Park in Abbeylara Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford LGFA: Ballymore bow out of the Leinster Club Championship

Grainne Reilly pictured in action for Colmcille against Tyrrellspass in the Leinster LGFA Junior Club Round 1 clash at Fr McGee Park Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford LGFA: Colmcille cross the first hurdle in Leinster

Clonguish manager Dom Corrigan (right) celebrating at the final whistle in the SFC final with Kevin Rafter and David Barden (mentor) after the comprehensive win over Killoe Photo: Syl Healyplaceholder image

Longford SFC: Dom Corrigan the messiah on path to the promised land!

Clonguish captain Matthew Carey receiving the Sean Connolly Cup from David Hanley (sponsor, Peter Hanley Motors) and Longford GAA Chairperson Derek Fahy Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford SFC: Matthew Carey thrilled on incredible champions feeling

Lethal Clonguish attacker Michael Flynn receiving the Man of the Match Award (Fr Phil McGee memorial trophy) from Longford GAA Chairperson Derek Fahy Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford SFC: Scoring star Michael Flynn full of praise for defence

Peter Hanley on the ball for Clonguish in breaking away from Killoe opponent Ronan McGoldrick. Action from the Senior Football Championship Final at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park on Sunday last Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford SFC: Clonguish Chairperson/player Peter Hanley a proud man

The Clonguish junior football squad, mentors and family members celebrating their dramatic win over Ballymore in the ‘A’ championship final, completing the first part of a memorable double at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park placeholder image

Clonguish on top of the world after completing Longford double

Longford hurler Reuben Muray (lifting the Lory Meagher Cup) who has been selected on the Champion 15 Team of the Year to be honoured at Croke Park this Friday night Photo: Syl Healyplaceholder image

Two Longford hurlers make Champion 15 Team of the Year 2026

The jubilant Clonguish junior football squad, mentors and family members celebrate the dramatic win over Ballymore in the ‘A’ championship final Photo: Syl Healyplaceholder image

Longford JFC: 13 man Clonguish somehow snatch the Junior ‘A’ title

Classy Clonguish capture the Connolly Cup for the first time since 2009placeholder image

Great jubilation as Clonguish young guns secure Longford glory

The jubilant Clonguish senior football squad celebrate their Connolly Cup triumph Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Classy Clonguish capture Connolly Cup for the first time since 2009

Thomas Finn is pictured with Longford GAA Chairperson Derek Fahy at half time of Sunday's Mulleady Group Intermediate County Final. placeholder image

Ace achievement: Longford GAA honours world champion handballer

Killoe Emmet Og captain Ronan Keogh (out injured for most of the current championship campaign) and Clonguish captain Matthew Carey pictured with the Connolly Cup at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park in the build up to the big match on Sunday Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford SFC: Clonguish and Killoe clash for Connolly Cup glory

Killoe attacker Ronan McGoldrickplaceholder image

Longford SFC: Ronan McGoldrick leading the Killoe charge in title bid

Clonguish captain Matthew Carey Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford SFC: Matthew Carey hoping that the championship can be won

Gavin O’Hara on the ball for Ballymore in breaking away from Clonguish opponent Josh Sorohan. Action from the group stage clash in the Junior ‘A’ Football Championship with Ballymore winning by 1-18 to 3-7 at Allen Park Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford JFC: Ballymore and Clonguish battle for the Junior ‘A’ title

The Rustic Inn Junior ‘A’ Football Championship Final

Patrick Cahill

Killoe Emmet Og manager Paul O'Hara Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford SFC: Killoe manager Paul O’Hara pleased with the team effort

Clonguish senior football team manager Dom Corrigan from Fermanagh Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford SFC: Can Dom Corrigan guide Clonguish over the final hurdle?

Frankie Dolan , out of the running for the vacant Longford job placeholder image

Frankie Dolan not in the running for the vacant Longford job

Mostrim captain Jack Belton receiving the Gerry Hennessy Cup from Anne Hennessy and Longford GAA Chairperson Derek Fahy. The Edgeworthstown club overcame Sean Connolly’s on a 1-17 to 1-11 scoreline in the Intermediate Football Championship Final at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park on Sunday last Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford IFC: Mostrim leader Jack Belton on fabulous winning feeling

Magnificent Mostrim celebrated in style following Sunday’s 1-17 to 1-11 victory over Sean Connolly’s in the Mulleady Group Longford Intermediate Football Championship Final at Glennon Brothers Pearse Parkplaceholder image

Magnificent Mostrim rejoice as they return to Longford senior ranks

The triumphant Longford Slashers senior ladies football squad celebrate the fantastic 8-in-a-row success Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford Slashers overcome Clonguish to complete a superb 8-in-a-row

The Carrickedmond players celebrate their win over Colmcille in the Junior ‘B’ championship final Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford GAA: Carrickedmond overcome Colmcille in Junior B triumph

Mostrim captain Jack Belton lifting the Hennessy Cup as the victorious Edgeworthtown players celebrate their Intermediate Championship triumph Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford IFC: Sharp Mostrim attack the key factor in Intermediate win

The Colmcille ladies football squad celebrate their win over Ballymahon Forgney in the Junior ‘A’ Championship final Photo: Syl Healyplaceholder image

Longford LGFA: Commanding Colmcille claim Junior ‘A’ title

The Clonguish Og U-18 squad celebrate the win over Granard in the Minor ‘A’ Football Championship final Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford MFC: Clonguish win Harte Cup for the sixth consecutive year

Cormac Flynn on the attack for Clonguish in his bid to evade the challenge of Dromard opponent Padraig Mulligan. Action from the Senior Football Championship semi-final replay Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford SFC: Second half goals push Clonguish into the county final

Peter Hanley Motors Senior Football Championship Semi-Final Replay

By Padraic O'Brien

Sean Connolly’s manager Tommy Donohoe Photo: Syl Healyplaceholder image

Longford IFC: Tommy Donohoe knows Connolly’s are facing a tough task

Mostrim manager Niall Sheridan Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Mostrim manager Sheridan hoping for another Longford Inter title

Main Pic: Aaron Farrell (Dromard) and Ronan Sweeney (Clonguish). Inset: The front page of the Longford Leader sports section.placeholder image

Championship fever front page of this week's Longford Leader Sport

Ballymahon Forgney Gaelic4Mothers&Others (G4M&O) squadplaceholder image

Longford LGFA: Ballymahon Forgney Gaelic4Mothers heading for New York

The Ballymahon Forgney Gaelic4Mothers&Others (G4M&O) team placeholder image

South Longford Gaelic4Mothers & Others team set for New York showdown

County Longford Golf Club was the venue for the 7th annual Club Longford GAA golf classicplaceholder image

Excitement from tee to green at 7th Club Longford GAA golf classic

Dessie Reynolds on his way to scoring a brilliant goal for Sean Connolly’s with Mostrim opponent Jack Belton in vain pursuit. Action from the Intermediate Football Championship Round 1 group stage clash at Keenan Park back in August. Reynolds is the Connolly’s captain while Belton is the Mostrim captain Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford IFC: Sean Connolly’s and Mostrim clash for Hennessy Cup glory

Clonguish sharpshooter Senan Buckley pictured in action for Longford against Dublin in the Leinster Minor (U-17) Football Championship group stage clash at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park in April Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford MFC: Clonguish and Granard battle for Harte Cup glory

Aoife Darcy (Clonguish) and Grace Shannon (Longford Slashers) who will be in action in the Ladies Football Senior Championship Final at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park on Saturday Pics: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford Slashers ladies dominance set to continue against Clonguish

Frankie Dolan, apparently a contender for the vacant Longford senior football manager job!placeholder image

Abbeylara defeat puts Frankie Dolan in the frame for Longford job!

The victorious Fr Manning Gaels squad celebrate their Junior 'C' title triumph with mentors and family members Photo: Syl Healyplaceholder image

Longford GAA: Fr Manning Gaels win the Junior ‘C’ title

Matthew Carey on the attack for Clonguish in evading the challenge of Dromard opponent Ronan Corcoran. Action from the SFC semi-final Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford SFC: Clonguish snatch draw against Dromard in dramatic finish

Club Longford members Mark Connellan, Longford GAA Chairperson Derek Fahy, Brendan McLoughlin, Club Longford Chairperson Derek Sheridan and Cllr Martin Skelly present the prize winning cheque of €50,000 to lucky winners Johnny, Ann, JJ and Baby Shea Keegan, Carrickedmond.placeholder image

Picture: Carrickedmond family win Club Longford Car Draw

The Clonguish squad celebrate their Junior ‘B’ title triumph Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford LGFA: Crucial goals clinch the Junior ‘B’ title for Clonguish

Liam Sheridan on the attack for Clonguish ahead of Kenagh opponent Ollie Manser. Action from the JFC ‘A’ semi-final on Saturday Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford GAA: Clonguish advance to meet Ballymore in Junior ‘A’ final

The Ballymore squad, mentors and young family members celebrate the success in the Ladies Football Intermediate Championship Final on Saturday Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford LGFA: Brilliant Ballymore crowned Intermediate champions

Davin Donnelly on the attack for Killoe in breaking away from Abbeylara defender Karl O’Hara. Action from the SFC semi-final Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford SFC: Rampant Killoe reach yet another Connolly Cup decider

The Ballymore LGFA team celebrating todayplaceholder image

WATCH: North Longford's Ballymore LGFA seniors celebrate win

The victorious Ballymahon Forgney Gaels placeholder image

Longford U14s B Championship winners after impressive final victory

Granard minor Brendan Martin Burns on the attack for St Mary’s ahead of Colmcille defender Eoghan Williams in the opening round of this year’s senior football championship Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford MFC: Crucial goals clinch final spot for Granard

Clonguish player James Flynn pictured in action for the Longford minors against Meath in last year’s Leinster U-17 Football Championship Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford MFC: Clonguish U-18s a step closer to six-in-a-row

Aisling Reynolds (Ballymore) and Rachel Keenan (St Brigid's Gaels Ardagh) Pics: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford IFC: Ballymore may just have the edge over St Brigid’s Gaels

Jack Duggan on the ball for Clonguish in facing the challenge of Ardagh Moydow opponent James McGoey. Action from the recent Senior Football Championship quarter-final at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford SFC: Will Clonguish and Killoe reach the county final?

Clodagh Lohan pictured in action for Longford Slashers against St Brigid’s Gaels Ardagh opponent Caitlin Derwin in the LGFA Division 1 senior league final on August 20 Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford LGFA: Superior Slashers in quest for another county title

Carly Flood on the ball for Carrickedmond in this tussle with Clonguish opponent Lynn Gregg. Action from the LGFA Senior Championship semi-final at Michael Moran Park Photo: Adam Quinn placeholder image

Longford LGFA: Clonguish reach their fifth senior final in a row

Liam Greene on the attack for Mostrim in breaking away from Grattans defender Stephen Oates. Action from the IFC semi-final on Saturday evening Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford IFC: Mostrim master Grattans to reach Intermediate final

Sean Connolly’s sharpshooter Daniel Reynolds (who scored 1-9) pictured in action against Ballymahon in the Intermediate Football Championship semi-final Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford IFC: Connolly’s cruise to very easy win over Ballymahon

The Shannon Gaels squad celebrate their victory over Clongush Og in the U-14 ‘A’ Football Championship Final on Saturday last Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford GAA: Super Shannon Gaels U-14s bridge 40 year gap

Clockwise from left: Cashel club secretary Bríd Hanley, Longford GAA chairperson Derek Fahy who also spoke on the issue, and the former Independent Chairperson of the Steering Group on Integration Mary McAleese placeholder image

Longford GAA club secretary says McAleese was 'treated unfairly'

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