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Longford County Librarian Mary Reynolds bids farewell to 30 years spent in her dream job

It has often been said that libraries are the last remaining institutions of society where you leave class, politics, religion, everything at the door. Age, gender, race, money do not place you above or below anyone. Once you step through those ...

13 Apr 2022 at 08:00

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Commemorating the handover of Longford Barracks 100 years ago

The event is being organised by Longford County Library, Heritage and Archive Services as part of the Decade of Centenaries Programme. The ceremony which takes place at 5pm, will begin with an ecumenical prayer service in memory of all who ...

12 Feb 2022 at 11:00

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Rewarding Reads: Longford libraries are celebrating Irish authors

Every library in the country is taking part in a new national campaign to celebrate Irish writers while encouraging everyone to discover their own ‘Rewarding Reads’ during Covid-19. It is also a good time to explore some of our great ...

05 Nov 2020 at 13:00

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Commemorating the War of Independence in Longford

Longford County Library, Heritage and Archives Services will hold the second annual History Month throughout the month of November. This year, the programme will focus on the War of Independence in the county. Events will be online ...

29 Oct 2020 at 21:00

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Longford event to explore opportunities and challenges for young people moving to third level education

A two day event around the theme of ‘Preparing to make the transition from secondary school to third level’ takes place in the Temperance Hall, Longford next Tuesday and Wednesday, August 25 and 26. Also read: Longford schools in ...

24 Aug 2020 at 11:00

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‘Our World in a Window’ exhibition takes place in Longford next week

The exhibition will take place from July 2 to 10 at Longford County Library. Since February 2021, children aged 9-12 living with long-term health conditions have been exploring the world of animation guided by Helium Artist ...

29 Jun 2021 at 09:00

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Longford's Garden of Remembrance to mark centenary of RMS Leinster sinking

Amongst the 569 people who were drowned were six Longford people: Violet Barrett, Kenagh; Edward Finnan, Churchland, Longford; Edward Kelly, Granard; Patrick McBrien, Moyne; William Henry Thompson, Ballynulty, Granard; and ...

11 Oct 2018 at 14:00

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Memorable weekend as Longford commemorates War of Independence

The programme was a blend of history, sport and music and dance. It was organised by a partnership involving Longford County Library, Heritage and Archives Services, the Clonfin Commemoration Committee, Granard Area ...

28 Sept 2019 at 12:00

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Online conference on ‘County Longford and the War of Independence’ this Saturday

As part of the Decade of Centenaries Programme for November, Longford County Library, Heritage and Archives Services will host a conference on ‘County Longford and the War of Independence’ on Saturday next, ...

11 Nov 2020 at 21:00

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Letter to Longford Leader Editor: Looking to trace Longford relatives

I write to you with a request which I hope you might share with your readership. I have been conducting family tree research which has led me to county Longford and specifically to Newtownforbes. My Great ...

15 Jun 2020 at 10:00

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Battle of Wits county final at Longford library

‘Battle of Wits’ is a table quiz devised for Transition Year Students by the library services of Longford, Carlow, Laois, Kilkenny, Offaly, Westmeath, Leitrim and Roscommon. There were six teams ...

09 Dec 2019 at 14:00

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Plenty of services to avail of at Longford library in 2020

As we head into the middle of January it is not too late to make a New Year's resolution to join your local library! There is no charge to join and membership comes with lots of great benefits: ...

19 Jan 2020 at 08:00

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