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Longford Leader columnist Mattie Fox: The changing face of Lent

Reminding me, in recent times of the old joke concerning a child who,having this explained to him by a parent, said “well there’s someone either coming or going under my bed”! For those of us who’ve earned the tag ‘mature’ (though I wonder sometimes ...

09 Mar 2020 at 14:00

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Trocaire Lent activities cancelled due to #Covid19

Trócaire has taken the decision to cancel all public outreach activities in Longford and nationwide during the development agency’s Lenten Appeal. Trócaire CEO Caoimhe de Barra said: “Each year, our teams travel all over Ireland throughout Lent to ...

13 Mar 2020 at 15:31

Going cold turkey - experts weigh in on why sacrificing at Lent is so difficult

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Giving up something for Lent? Experts explain why the sacrifice is so tough

Starting on February 22 and concluding on April 6, this year Lent stretches over 43 days. So, if you’ve decided to go cold turkey on your favourite food or drink, you may be in for a rough ride. Six weeks (and one day) is a long time to give up ...

22 Feb 2023 at 09:45

Local News

Eager to save a few euro over Lent? Here's 7 things you can try to give up

Apart from New Year’s resolutions, Lent is the prime time for giving up something you normally enjoy. A test of self-discipline, it means going without that one thing you’ll really miss, or making a decision to do, or not do, something for 40 ...

01 Mar 2022 at 21:19

National News

10 alternative things to give up for Lent

If you are not one to give up chocolate, sweets, crisps, alcohol, cigarettes or any of the usual indulgences that people forgo for Lent, we have come up with a list of 10 alternative things to give up for Lent. 1 - Give up shouting and ...

17 Feb 2021 at 15:45

National News

Donations urged for 'first Lent in almost 50 years when many homes will be without a Trócaire box’

Trócaire has warned that up to one-third of its annual donations have been put at risk after Covid-19 restrictions severely curtailed the distribution of Trócaire boxes this Lent. The charity’s Lenten Appeal launched this week but ...

18 Feb 2021 at 14:27

Arts & Entertainment

POLL: Do you give up anything for Lent?

Lent officially begins today (Ash Wednesday) with many people taking part in the tradition of giving up items such as chocolate or alcohol for 40 days. Do you still participate in the practice? Let us know in the poll above.

14 Feb 2024 at 10:21

Arts & Entertainment

POLL: Do you give up anything for Lent?

22 Feb 2023 at 07:00

Business

Newspread to distribute Trócaire boxes to retailers in Longford and across the country

Donations from this year’s Lenten campaign will be used to aid educational programmes and emergency response procedures for Hondurans in preparation for flash flooding plaguing the country up to five times a year. Examples of ...

01 Mar 2017 at 00:29

National News

Eager to save a few euro over Lent? Here's 7 things you can try to give up

28 Feb 2022 at 13:39

National News

POLL: Ranking Ireland's favourite Pancake Tuesday topping - what's your go-to?

Pancake Tuesday has arrived and households across Ireland are firing up the frying pans for one of the tastiest traditions of the year. Whether you prefer a classic drizzle of lemon and sugar, a generous spread of Nutella, ...

04 Mar 2025 at 09:31

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