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There was an exceptionally warm welcome for President Catherine Connolly when she visited Granard on Monday, November 9, 2026placeholder image

Memorable day as President Catherine Connolly visits Granard

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

Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Ballinalee native Gerry Fox and his daughter Lauren pictured with the New York SFC Cup after he managed and guided Sligo to victory over Cavan at Gaelic Parkplaceholder image

Longford's Gerry Fox appointed New York senior football manager

The inaugural Abbeylara Arts Festival on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8 at Abbeylara Parish Centre proved to be a great celebration of drama, creativity and community spiritplaceholder image

Drama and creativity in Longford at inaugural Abbeylara Arts Festival

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Longford's senior citizens spread Christmas cheer with shoebox appeal

Deputy Micheál Carrigy said the provision of home support hours needs to be increased. placeholder image

Longford TD calls for an increase in home hours support and resources

Students (From right to left) Bronagh Rawle ,Ballinalee, county Longford alongside Tina Healy, Aoibhe Harmon, county Wicklow, Laura Galvin, Westport county Mayo, Katie Cafferkey, Ballycroy, Co Mayo and Grainne Sheridan, Castleblayney, county Monaghan.The six women received a Bachelor of Science in Health and Society during the Autumn Graduation Ceremony in DCU (Dublin City University)Pic:Kyran O’Brien/DCU Comms Dept NO FEE FOR REPROplaceholder image

Longford graduates celebrate their success at DCU Autumn Graduations

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Longford graduate nurses in jobs limbo after withdrawal of contracts

Pictured at the PTSB Ideal Home Show in the RDS to promote Longford County Council’s Starter Home Purchase Scheme at Cúirt an Easpaig, Ballinalee Road, Longford Town were Mary Goldsbury, A/Director of Services, Longford County Council, Slyvia Kilcline, Longford County Council, Breege Cronin, Longford County Council, Chief Executive of Longford County Council Samantha Healy, Edel Hackett, Longford County Council and Shane McLoughlin, DNG Begley, Athloneplaceholder image

Council showcase Starter Home Purchase Scheme at PTSB Ideal Home Show

Longford Award Winner- Kenneth Moran (far left) and David Tobin (far right) from Gala Retail with Declan Fox from Fox’s Gala, Ballinaleeplaceholder image

Several Longford retailers named as Gala Award winners

Evie Kenny, Regina Reynolds, Sineád McKenna, Ríoch Kenny, Peter Reynolds and Laoise Kenny at the launch of Peter’s book ‘Red Sun of Summer, Blue Moon of Winter’ in Athena  Picture: Shelley Corcoranplaceholder image

Ballinalee author launches second poetry collection in Longford Town

Ruth Casey, Ann O’Brien, Janice Gormley, Ita Carroll, June Keane, Grace and Andrea Donoghue  PICTURE: SHELLEY CORCORANplaceholder image

Longford village hosts its first Wave of Light ceremony

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Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Michael McCann leaving Longford District Courtplaceholder image

‘He asked for that!’ Longford man’s reply when charged with €15K theft

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Longford picket video: 'Jack Chambers needs to pull the finger out'

There was plenty of laughter and excitement as Little Learners in Ballinalee hosted a Family Fun Day recentlyplaceholder image

PICTURES | Laughter galore in Longford at Little Learners fun day

Mostrim captain Jack Belton receiving the Gerry Hennessy Cup from Anne Hennessy and Longford GAA Chairperson Derek Fahy. The Edgeworthstown club overcame Sean Connolly’s on a 1-17 to 1-11 scoreline in the Intermediate Football Championship Final at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park on Sunday last Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford IFC: Mostrim leader Jack Belton on fabulous winning feeling

Mulleady Group Intermediate Football Championship Final

Tony Ghee

Left: Ballinalee author Peter Bernard Reynolds with his first book ‘Bard of Our Time’. Right: Peter’s latest book Red Sun of Summer, Blue Moon of Winter which will be launched on Thursday, October 8 in Athena, Longford townplaceholder image

Longford poet and author to launch his second book in Athena gallery

Magnificent Mostrim celebrated in style following Sunday’s 1-17 to 1-11 victory over Sean Connolly’s in the Mulleady Group Longford Intermediate Football Championship Final at Glennon Brothers Pearse Parkplaceholder image

Magnificent Mostrim rejoice as they return to Longford senior ranks

Mostrim captain Jack Belton lifting the Hennessy Cup as the victorious Edgeworthtown players celebrate their Intermediate Championship triumph Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford IFC: Sharp Mostrim attack the key factor in Intermediate win

Sean Connolly’s manager Tommy Donohoe Photo: Syl Healyplaceholder image

Longford IFC: Tommy Donohoe knows Connolly’s are facing a tough task

Mostrim manager Niall Sheridan Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Mostrim manager Sheridan hoping for another Longford Inter title

Dessie Reynolds on his way to scoring a brilliant goal for Sean Connolly’s with Mostrim opponent Jack Belton in vain pursuit. Action from the Intermediate Football Championship Round 1 group stage clash at Keenan Park back in August. Reynolds is the Connolly’s captain while Belton is the Mostrim captain Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford IFC: Sean Connolly’s and Mostrim clash for Hennessy Cup glory

The Clonguish squad celebrate their Junior ‘B’ title triumph Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford LGFA: Crucial goals clinch the Junior ‘B’ title for Clonguish

Aisling Reynolds (Ballymore) and Rachel Keenan (St Brigid's Gaels Ardagh) Pics: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford IFC: Ballymore may just have the edge over St Brigid’s Gaels

Sean Connolly’s sharpshooter Daniel Reynolds (who scored 1-9) pictured in action against Ballymahon in the Intermediate Football Championship semi-final Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford IFC: Connolly’s cruise to very easy win over Ballymahon

Grattans midfielder Beau O’Connor Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Connolly’s and Grattans fancied to reach Intermediate final?

Ballinalee native Gerry Fox and his daughter Lauren pictured with the prestigious New York SFC Cup following the win for Sligo in the final against Cavan at Gaelic Park on Sunday placeholder image

Former Longford star Gerry Fox guides Sligo to New York SFC title

New York Senior Football Championship Final

Padraic O'Brien

Sean Connolly's clubman and Longford TD Michael Carrigy was previously a Central Council Delegate and he served the maximum five years in the position on the Longford GAA Executive.placeholder image

Longford TD says GAA integration plan for 2027 was a 'bit ambitious'

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GALLERY: Ceremony to mark the opening of Longford's Feather Garden

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Ribbon cutting ceremony for Longford baby memorial garden

Padraig Farrell outside his shop in Ballinalee placeholder image

Spotted in Longford: Padraig Farrell at his shop in Ballinalee

Ballinalee's James Fox on stage in Glasgowplaceholder image

Longford's Lord of the Dance on stage in Glasgow

Imelda, Jake and Colin Kilmurray at the 2025 Wave of Light ceremony at the Garden of Remembrance in Longford town. placeholder image

New Longford community baby memorial garden to be a place of comfort

Fox's Gala in Ballinaleeplaceholder image

Busy Longford filling station lodges plans for expansion

Sean Connolly’s manager Tommy Donohoe, the former Killoe boss Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

IFC: Daniel Reynolds clocks up 1-10 in easy win for Connolly’s

Ballinlee's Conor Dohertyplaceholder image

Longford teenager among country’s top performing Leaving Cert students

​Rose Cottage Café in Ballinalee was opened in August 2025 by well-known brothers Enda and Jack Mackenplaceholder image

Longford's ​Rose Cottage exceeds expectations in first year

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Deaths in Longford - Sunday, August 23, 2026

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Midland's first baby memorial garden to open in Longford next month

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Deaths in Longford - August 20 2026

Aidan Mulvihill on the attack for Cashel with Sean Connolly’s defender Ronan McGreal in pursuit. Action from the Intermediate Football Championship Group B Round 2 clash at the Clonbonny grounds Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford IFC: Cashel snatch draw against Sean Connolly’s

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Wedding bells for Longford couple Aaron and Chloe

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Calls for work on footpaths in North Longford village

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Out now! Pick up the latest edition of Longford Life magazine

Daniel Reynolds (who scored 2-5) on the attack for Sean Connolly’s in his bid to evade the challenge of Mostrim defender Darragh Walsh. Action from the Intermediate Football Championship Round 1 game at Keenan Park Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford IFC: Sean Connolly’s in total control against Mostrim

Ballinalee Health Centre before and after renovation works. Inset: Cllr Colin Daltonplaceholder image

North Longford health centre reopens following renovation works

Cashel footballers Jamie Bermingham and Mel Farrell Photo: Syl Healy placeholder image

Longford GAA: Battle for the Hennessy Cup begins in a wide open affair

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Deaths in Longford - Saturday, July 25, 2026

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Deaths in Longford - Thursday, July 23, 2026

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Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, July 21, 2026

The five priests that are retiring in the Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnois. Top: Fr Bernard Hogan (parish priest in Drumlish) and Fr Ciaran McGovern (parish priest in Clonguish). Bottom: Fr Seamus McKeon (parish priest in Colmcille), Fr John Quinn (parish priest in Gortletteragh) and Fr Sean Casey (parish priest in Killoe)placeholder image

Five priests who ministered in county Longford parishes set to retire

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Rural Longford roadworks: measures in place as five-day works begin

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Deaths in Longford - Friday, July 17, 2026

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Deaths in Longford - Thursday, July 16, 2026

Longford's secret weapon: Micheál Carrigy TD, with the Sam Maguire Cup (left) and Liam MacCarthy Cup (right) during a site visit to Croke Park by the Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport placeholder image

Carrigy unveiled as Longford's secret weapon during Croke Park meeting

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Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, July 15, 2026

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