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Large crowds expected at eagerly anticipated 20th anniversary Longford Vintage Club Show

There is lots of anticipation ahead of the weekend when one of the county’s most popular spectacles- Longford Vintage Club's annual show and annual family fun day will be held and it promises to be bigger and better than ever. In what will be the ...

30 May 2025 at 16:00

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Council confirms rejection of two development proposals for Longford's Connolly Barracks

Speculation had been rife in recent weeks that moves to undertake a large scale renovation of the county town's former Defence Forces headquarters had suffered a setback with both proposals being deemed inadmissable. [articlepreview id="692957" ...

13 Nov 2021 at 08:00

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Longford town's Connolly Barracks and empty shopping centre to be sold separately

It had been anticipated the site would be sold with the still vacant Longford Town Shopping Centre as part of the Northern Quarter. Those attempts took a fresh twist last week when local politicians were informed that despite discussions with ...

23 Dec 2017 at 11:00

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Minister Damien English to launch new plan for Longford town's Connolly Barracks on Monday

Longford County Council has been involved - over the last two years - in a European project focused on the local Barracks which was closed down nine years ago in 2009. A spokesperson for the local authority said the end of the project’s ...

03 Jul 2018 at 14:58

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Kind gesture: Longford Vintage Club makes generous donation to Hospice Homecare

Longford Vintage Club hosted their 20th anniversary Vintage Show & Family Fun Day on Sunday, June 1 in Connolly Barracks and it was an enormous success, attracting thousands of visitors. Also read: Poignant tribute: Father’s Day cycle ...

17 Jun 2025 at 10:30

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Helicopter rides, Farmer Phil and singer David O'Connor join bumper programme for Longford Vintage Club Show

Helicopter rides, a motorbike stunt show and ride-on lawnmower racing are just some of the attractions spectators can enjoy at the Longford Vintage Club Show and family fun day takes place this Sunday. Connolly Barracks will once ...

31 May 2025 at 13:00

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WATCH: Carrigy tells Seanad €13m Longford regeneration investment is 'much-needed' for county's economic future

In response to an article carried by the Leader yesterday concerning ongoing efforts to bring about a government backed €13m fund towards the town's Camlin Quarter, Senator Carrigy said the project would bring untold benefits to ...

06 Nov 2020 at 16:51

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GALLERY: International flavour to Christmas morning Longford GOAL Mile that was tinged with sadness

However for one particularly hardy group, the weather has nothing to do with a popular Christmas morning tradition in Longford town - the GOAL Mile. For over twenty years now, a group which started off with a mere handful has ...

27 Dec 2016 at 13:34

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Longford Vintage Club make €1,000 cheque presentation to Hospice Homecare after show

Longford Vintage Club hosted their 20th anniversary Vintage Show and Family Fun Day on Sunday, June 1 and it was an enormous success, attracting thousands of visitors. Representatives of the Longford Vintage Club Executive ...

21 Jun 2025 at 12:00

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Heartland Wheelers Cycling Club announces Tour of Longford 2025

Heartland Wheelers Cycling Club (HWCC) is delighted to announce the Tour of Longford 2025, taking place on Saturday, September 6. The event will feature two scenic route options — 50km and 100km — offering something for ...

20 Aug 2025 at 15:00

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All eyes on Longford Vintage Club annual Tractor Run 2018 this weekend

The 13th annual Tractor Run will take place this bank holiday weekend, Sunday May 6 at Connolly Barracks. All tractors - vintage and modern - are welcome to join this tractor run and registration starts from 10.30am. ...

03 May 2018 at 14:00

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Skate park plan in pipeline for Longford town

The Plan was produced as part of the URBACT Military Assets as Public Spaces (MAPS) project and details a number of potential plans and ideas for the old barracks site. “The council have included a skate park in ...

27 Jul 2018 at 11:00

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