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Longford Leader columnist Mattie Fox: Longford offered much to be satisfied about despite loss against Westmeath

I watched Longford play Westmeath on Saturday last. The semi final of the O’Byrne Cup was being contested, so an appearance in the final was at stake. Realistically it’s not a terribly important competition, and is often used by managers as a ...

20 Jan 2019 at 13:00

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Longford Leader columnist Mattie Fox: Once nurses appear on picket lines government won’t stand a chance

So the nurses are finally going to strike. It’s a shame it’s come to this, but sadly our government are very far detached from reality. An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, in fairness, comes from a way of life that couldn’t possibly understand the ...

19 Jan 2019 at 17:57

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Longford Leader columnist Mattie Fox: How seriously does Government take charter from first Dáil?

“It shall be the first duty of the Government of the Republic to make provision for the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of the children, to secure that no child shall suffer hunger or cold from lack of food, clothing, or ...

28 Jan 2019 at 09:00

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Longford Leader columnist Mattie Fox: The powerful grey vote lobby

At a time of universal chaos it’s a good strategy for government to mention things that might not go down too well. Interesting that Regina Doherty announced a new strategy for social welfare payments - which would be long after ...

26 Jan 2019 at 21:35

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Longford Leader columnist Mattie Fox: New rules will serve to improve the spectacle of Gaelic Football

The new GAA rules which are being trialed during the league, are coming under incredibly negative pressure from every manager that has spoken so far, and even a few noted players. Methinks they doth protest too much! When ...

26 Jan 2019 at 21:19

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Longford Leader Columnist Mattie Fox: A brilliant advertisement for how football should be played

Proving once and for all that Gaelic Football is still alive and well, as long as it’s protected from too much management interference. As Gaelic Football is currently played, it’s essentially become a totally defensive ...

14 Oct 2018 at 14:00

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Longford Leader Columnist Mattie Fox: Hard to stomach state of seating

But Sunday last was the showpiece day of Longford GAA’s year, and it was hard to stomach the state of the seating in the stand. Surely, surely, someone could be found to wash the seats properly? It was hard to find ...

15 Oct 2018 at 15:00

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Longford Leader Columnist Mattie Fox: Longford needs traffic plan to cater for all customers

Without a doubt, the Cathedral is a wondrous piece of architecture, and has several notable design gems within its walls. One could easily spend a few hours studying the thoughtful beauty of the surroundings, and ...

15 Sept 2018 at 16:00

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Longford Leader Columnist Mattie Fox: Powers that be have no interest in preserving rural Ireland

Rural Post Offices are now being viewed as revenue centres. This, essentially, is what the government is really saying in its wide ranging action to close the Post Office structure across Ireland. Except Dublin ...

08 Sept 2018 at 16:00

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Longford Leader columnist Mattie Fox: Nobody could be satisfied with how the country is being handled

The time is 1.03 pm, on Saturday, February 8, 2020. I’m writing this column now and it will reach the editor Alan Walsh, long before any indications of what way the election has resulted. I wanted to record ...

16 Feb 2020 at 09:00

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Longford Leader columnist: Through a crystal pool to an island of dreams

The trees are greening, and shrubs are showing buds all over the place. The Cherry has blossomed, and Rhododendrons are ready to burst. Daffodils wilted and died awhile ago, making way for roses and tulips ...

24 Apr 2017 at 12:00

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Longford Leader columnist Mattie Fox: Robbie's 'score of the year' contender the highlight of great win

An ideal day for football. The stand in Drogheda is very basic, nevertheless it fulfils the primary function of giving the crowd an option of sitting down. Like many GAA pitches the toilet facilities are ...

24 Jun 2017 at 18:00

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