Abbeyshrule

All-Ireland winning Tipperary manager Liam Cahill presents triumphant Longford hurlers with their 2026 Lory Meagher Cup medals at stylish gala presentation dinner dance in The Rustic Inn, Abbeyshrule

Style galore as Longford celebrates Lory Meagher Cup triumph

The annual dinner dance of the Longford and Carrick-on-Shannon Regional Pioneers was celebrated in the Rustic Inn, Abbeyshrule

PICTURES | Longford guests enjoy lovely dinner dance in Abbeyshrule

Eddie McHugh, Girena Takile and Kieran Ledwith, Longford TidyTowns volunteers, at the national awards ceremony in Croke Park

Abbeyshrule and Longford town celebrating gold medal TidyTowns success

Pat and Fiona McCormack run The Farmhouse Bees and Trees in Abbeyshrule, County Longford, alongside their two children

Longford firm praised for 'dedication' after win at Irish Food Awards

The 50th anniversary of the plane crash was marked with visits from family and friends, from Longford and Tipperary.

Three Longford airmen remembered at Galtee mountains crash memorial

Grahame and Niamh Parkes in the museum
PICTURE: SHELLEY CORCORAN

Retail history brought to life in new museum in Longford village

Some of the people who attended the special commemoration

Galtee Mountains memorial marks 50 years since loss of Longford airmen

Month-long closure of Longford road announced. Diversion details here

Abbeyshrule Cistercian Abbey

Longford history set to come to life on Abbeyshrule heritage walk

FREE watersports programme for Longford teen girls

Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace

Deaths in Longford - Saturday, July 25, 2026

Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace

Deaths in Longford - Thursday, July 23, 2026

Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace

Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Lakeland Vintage Club, Abbeyshrule recently presented a cheque for €2,000 to North Westmeath Hospice, the funds raised following their successful annual Field Day in Ballymahon.

Longford club makes generous donation to North Westmeath Hospice

At last year's Longford Westmeath Argentina Society asado, held at The Rustic Inn in Abbeyshrule, were at back from left, Tom Ganly, Tullamore, John Casey, Mullingar, Joe Masterson, Castlepollard, Eilís Ryan, Ballymore, Mary Egan, Ferbane, and in front, chairperson Una Byrne, Longford and Michael Newman, Kilbeggan

Evening of Argentine cuisine and dancing in county Longford area

Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace

Deaths in Longford - Thursday, July 2, 2026

At last year's Longford Westmeath Argentina Society asado, held at The Rustic Inn in Abbeyshrule, were at back from left, Tom Ganly, Tullamore, John Casey, Mullingar, Joe Masterson, Castlepollard, Eilís Ryan, Ballymore, Mary Egan, Ferbane, and in front, chairperson Una Byrne, Longford and Michael Newman, Kilbeggan

Evening of Argentine cuisine and dancing in county Longford area
The Longford Westmeath Argentine Society’s traditional Asado will take place on Saturday, July 25, at the Rustic Inn, Abbeyshrule.
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At last year’s Longford Westmeath Argentine Society Asado, held at The Rustic Inn in Abbeyshrule, were (from left at back) Tom Ganly, Tullamore, John Casey, Mullingar, Joe Masterson, Castlepollard, Eilís Ryan, Ballymore, Mary Egan, Ferbane, and in front, chairperson Una Byrne, Longford and Michael Newman, Kilbeggan.

Evening of Argentine cuisine and dancing in Longford

Ella, Lorraine, Eabha, Seán and Brian Duignan at the 2024 Streete Vintage Show

Aerobatic display one of the highlights of Streete Vintage Weekend

The case was heard at Longford courthouse

Judge makes decision on Longford man who stole alcohol and food item

Longford Branch INTO held their biannual retirement function in the Rustic Inn, Abbeyshrule last Thursday, June 4

PICTURES | Retiring Longford teachers honoured for their dedication

Mark Noble, Outdoor Recreation Officer, Chief Executive of LCC Paddy Mahon, Cllr Sean Mimnagh, Cllr Martin Monaghan, Cllr David Cassidy, Cathaoirleach Cllr Garry Murtagh, Minister of State Kevin 'Boxer' Moran, Longford Sports Partnership Coordinator Sarah Mulligan, Chair of the Longford County Outdoor Recreation Committee and Director of Services with Longford County Council Samantha Healy and Cllr Paul Ross pictured with The Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD at the launch of the Longford County Outdoor Recreation Plan 2025â2030 in the The Yard Hub, Abbeyshrule Harbour last week

Ambitious plan to drive growth of outdoor recreation in Longford

Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace

Deaths in Longford - Friday, May 29, 2026

Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace

Deaths in Longford - Thursday, May 28, 2026

Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace

Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, May 27, 2026

The late Raymond White, Tenelick, Abbeyshrule, Co Longford

Longford mourns death of ‘brilliant leader and shrewd businessman’

Goldsmith Festival committee members Brona Cox, Niall Nally, Seamus McCormack, Tom Seery, Aurthur Conlon, Claire McCormack, Sean Ryan, Joe Farrell and Michael Conlon

Former Ambassador to US Dan Mulhall in Longford for Goldsmith Festival

Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace

Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace
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Uisce Éireann said the new, modern pipes will strengthen the local network and reduce disruption to homes and businesses

Uisce Éireann to replace 7km of water main as part of Longford project

Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace

Deaths in Longford - Sunday, May 24, 2026

'Will help to stop leakage': South Longford area to benefit from Uisce Éireann u...

REVEALED | The best restaurant and hospitality businesses in Longford honoured a...

PICTURES | Carrickedmond honour their Longford treble winning heroes of 2001 at ...

Hazel Robinson, from Drumlish, has applied for Stream 3 to have Cairn Hill recognised

Applying Longford's Cairn Hill for the Community Monuments Fund

It was the band's fourth time in the venue

PICTURES | Longford audience enjoys a rousing evening with The High Kings in Rus...

IFA President Francie Gorman attended the launch of the 2026 ‘No Dogs Allowed’ campaign in Abbeyshrule recently

‘No Dogs Allowed’: Longford sheep farmers highlight dangers of uncontrolled dogs

It will be the band's fourth time at The Rustic Inn, with each one having sold out

The High Kings making triumphant return to Longford's The Rustic Inn

PICTURES | Longford audience has fabulous 'Bunch of Thyme' at Foster & Allen '50...

The 2026 'No Dogs Allowed' campaign will be launched on the farm of Longford IFA Sheep Chairperson Joe Esler

IFA President to address Longford meeting ahead of Mercosur trade deal protest

PICTURES | Style aplenty as guests enjoy Longford Harriers gala ball

PICTURES | Raise a toast! Having a ball at Longford gala dinner

PICTURES | Westmeath All Star winner Dessie Dolan special guest as Longford club...

The late Mary Skelly (née Dolan), Ballynamanagh, Colehill, Longford and formerly of Kilrooskey, Roscommon

RIP: Longford school pays glowing tribute to ‘dedicated and inspiring’ teacher M...

Fiona Egan and Michael Farrell grow much of their own fruit and vegetables and most of their own meat

Award-winning South Longford cookery school sprung up 'by accident' says renowne...

They will be performing hit singles, as well as new recordings

Foster & Allen are coming to Longford for '50 Years Of Hits'

They will be performing hit singles, as well as new recordings

Foster & Allen are coming to Longford for '50 Years Of Hits'

Photo credit: Longford Historical Society Facebook

County Longford Historical Society to launch 24th edition of 'Teathbha'

There will be a county-wide celebration blending folklore, fire, theatre and community creativity

Dead of Night Halloween Festival returns to Longford for 2025

Only 250 books were printed, which makes it a unique piece for anyone who likes rare books

Heritage Homes in South Longford for limited sale for avid book collectors

The space is open for drama classes, set dances and more

Abbeylara Parish Centre offering room hire for Longford groups to hold events

Popular Longford bar and guesthouse gets planning approval for large extension

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Abbeyshrule Eco-Tourism Development Set to Get The Green Light

Hannah O’Sullivan marked a major aviation milestone by completing her first solo flight with Ormand Flying Club based in Abbeyshrule

Soaring new heights as Longford teen does first solo flight in Abbeyshrule

Hannah O’Sullivan marked a major aviation milestone by completing her first solo flight with Ormand Flying Club based in Abbeyshrule

Soaring new heights as Longford teen does first solo flight in Abbeyshrule

Longford Westmeath Argentina Society hosts annual asado at the Rustic Inn

PICTURES | Terrific Tango in Abbeyshrule: Links between Longford and Argentina c...

A contractor, Ward and Burke Construction Ltd was appointed in June to carry out the multi-million euro water main upgrade

Relief for Longford residents in Ballymahon area as upgrade set to begin

Young people will discover the remarkable ecosystem and biodiversity thriving in County Longford

Free Nature Summer School opens doors to County Longford's hidden wildlife

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