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7 things to keep in mind when shopping for an engagement ring this Christmas

Christmas is clearly the peak time of the year for shopping but it's also the peak time for getting engaged - no pressure, lads. A 2015 study showed Christmas Eve is the most popular day for couples to get engaged, followed by Christmas Day and New ...

13 Dec 2019 at 13:43

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Gardaí air patrols and checkpoints deployed to combat raids on Christmas tree farms

Gardaí are deploying high-visibility checkpoints and nightly air patrols to combat criminal gang raids on remote Christmas tree farms. Operation Hurdle, which was initially set up in 2012, is an annual initiative involving detective and regional ...

22 Nov 2021 at 12:23

Christmas In Longford

VIDEO: A special Christmas and New Year message from President Michael D Higgins

A special festive message from President Michael D Higgins where he reminds us "As we reach the end of 2017 and begin our journey into a new year, let us make it a shared journey, encompassing the needs of all." See the video message in full... ...

21 Dec 2017 at 00:46

Christmas In Longford

Longford shoppers urged to make a difference this Christmas

Concern Worldwide launches new collection of online Christmas Gifts Piglets, chickens and school kits among range of gifts on sale with prices starting at €9 Funds raised go towards education, livelihood, health and emergency programmes ...

27 Nov 2017 at 16:55

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Longford people! Pull on your festive knitwear and support Cystic Fibrosis Ireland's Christmas Jumper Day

With Ireland having the highest rates of Cystic Fibrosis in the world and some of the most severe types of the disease, Cystic Fibrosis Ireland have organised Christmas Jumper Day 4 CF on Friday, December 11th. The aim is to raise ...

07 Dec 2020 at 18:00

National News

Toy recycling rate slips below 10%, new statistics reveal

New data reveals that only one in three of the most popular electronic and electrical gifts sold in Ireland is recycled. The research was conducted by waste management company Weee Ireland. Since 2019, 33% of end-of-life beauty ...

29 Nov 2021 at 15:35

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Black Friday – bargains galore in Longford tomorrow as Santa officially switches on Christmas lights

In addition to the opportunity to avail of wide range of discount concessions and bargains in advance of Christmas rush, there is the added attraction of a Craft, Food & Drink Market on Market Square from 2 to 7pm. While there ...

24 Nov 2016 at 13:11

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Recipe: Chocolate chip cookies to go down a treat this Christmas

Cook's notes Once you roll the dough into parchment feel free to freeze this and then you can use whenever you need it, or make an extra batch for the freezer. Do not over mix the mix as this will warm the ingredients and ...

21 Dec 2019 at 09:00

Local News

Longford businesses cautiously optimistic ahead of the festive period

One industry that is having mixed feelings about reopening is the hospitality sector. While there seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel for wet pubs as the year draws to a close, those pubs that have been allowed ...

17 Dec 2020 at 13:00

Local News

'Things will get better' - Irish child's adorable Christmas note delights bus passenger

Kieron Clarke was travelling on the 64 service bus from Letterkenny to Derry one morning last week and found an envelope lying on top of the toilet block labelled, "Stranger on the bus: Open me." After initially feeling ...

24 Dec 2021 at 16:00

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Stop here for Christmas in Longford!

There is only one real destination to find out everything you need to know about Christmas in Longford this year and that is longfordleader.ie. The elves at longfordleader.ie will be very busy over the festive season, ...

29 Nov 2017 at 00:30

National News

7 celebrity chefs on their favourite Christmas dinner side dishes

When it comes to Christmas dinner, the dominating force is usually the turkey. But if we were all truly honest, isn’t it the side dishes we’re actually looking forward to most? Pigs in blankets, bread sauce, ...

02 Dec 2021 at 18:41

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