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31 new walking trails announced - has your county been included?

A total of 31 new trails across 13 counties are to be added to the ‘Walk’s Scheme’, which aims to open up our countryside to local walkers, hikers and tourists. Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD announced the major ...

29 Sept 2021 at 11:40

Longfordleader

Longford Teagasc Farm walk hailed a great success

Pictured are some of the 150 farmers who the Teagasc beef farm walk in Kenagh, on the farm of Cathy & Padraig Gerety Pictured at the Teagasc beef farm walk in Kenagh were Donal McCabe Teagasc Advisor Longford, Cathy & Padraig Gerety, hosts, Tom ...

02 May 2023 at 07:01

Local News

Former Government Minister, MEP and TD clocks up 6 million steps

A well known former Government Minister, MEP and TD has clocked up more than 4,575 kms - which equates to more than six million steps - by walking every day for the past two years. Donegal native Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher (73) has clocked up ...

28 Dec 2021 at 16:30

Local News

Series of fundraisers starts with Walk-a-thon in Drumlish this weekend

The Bishop William O'Higgins Heritage Project is well underway, having been approved for LEADER funding via Longford Community Resources Ltd to the tune of 75% of the total cost. The artist and sculptor is Dublin based Dony Mac Manus, who ...

11 Oct 2019 at 13:00

Longford Town

Pieta's Longford and Ballymahon Darkness into Light walks fall victim to #Covid19 coronavirus

PIETA has announced today (Sunday, March 15) that all Darkness into Light walks across Ireland are to be postponed until later in the year due to Covid-19. The walks, which raise awareness and funds for the charity, were due to take ...

15 Mar 2020 at 16:14

National News

'Humans are a social species' - Irish mental health charity urges people to go outside

An Irish mental health charity is encouraging people to get outside today (Mar 30) for 'Take a Walk in the Park Day'. According to Turn2Me, there are many links between being around nature and improved mental health, and ...

30 Mar 2023 at 10:56

Home

'It's time for judges to get tough with Longford's illegal dumpers'

That is what judges and senior members of the judiciary are being urged to impose on those found guilty of illegal fly-tipping. Cllr Gerry Warnock said the time had come for the courts to take a tougher hand with ...

02 Aug 2018 at 15:00

Local News

All paws on Longford town's Mall for successful Greyhound walk

The walk was held to raise awareness for greyhounds and what good pets they make outside of the race track. Unfortunately, there are a number of greyhounds who, when injured or unable to race, are abandoned ...

19 Aug 2017 at 17:00

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Longford Summer Walk Series begins on Monday, August 3

This year’s Longford Sports Partnership and Longford Tourism, Summer Walking Series takes place over four weeks during the month of August. Also read: Top 12 quieter walks in Longford to enjoy during ...

30 Jul 2020 at 14:30

Local News

National Famine Walk to pass through Longford

An international group will follow in the footsteps of the tenants from Strokestown who were forced to emigrate to Canada during the summer of 1847. The National Famine Walk will take place from ...

19 May 2017 at 14:23

Arts & Entertainment

Follow in the footsteps of rising stars Brave Giant...Longford musicians urged to enter Le Crunch Apple of My Eye song contest

Super healthy apple brand Le Crunch from France have teamed up with JOE to launch the search for Ireland’s next undiscovered musical talent with the chance of winning a share of a €2,500 prize ...

11 Jan 2017 at 17:29

Local News

National Famine Walk to pass through Longford

The National Famine Walk – Famino, will take place over six days from May 25 to May 30, 2019 when an international group of walkers will launch the National Famine Way walking trail, passing ...

10 May 2019 at 14:00

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