Christmas In Longford

Businesses across Longford Town are being invited to get involved in Festive Fridays, a new Christmas initiative aimed at increasing evening footfall, supporting local trade, and encouraging more people to spend time in the town centre during the festive season

Longford businesses urged to take part in new Christmas initiative

Christmas Day Run group present cheque for €5,700 to Longford Multiple Sclerosis, proceeds raised from the annual Newtowncashel to Lanesboro Christmas Day Run. Picture includes Alanna Flood, Breda & Aoife Slattery, Chris Cox, PJ Cox, Matthew Thompson, Celine O'Rourke, Mary Cox, Brigid Mullooly, John Flood, Cronan Flood & Donal Casey

Longford Multiple Sclerosis branch thrilled with significant donation

Marie Needham of McDowell Family Christmas Trees

McDowell Family Christmas Trees have adorned sitting rooms of Longford homes for...

Award-winning skincare specialist, Annmarie Brady, speaks about Christmas time in the Brady household, and the best ways to get your skin ready for the December festivities

Longford skincare specialist Annmarie Brady reveals the secret to achieving the ...

Maura Higgins arrived in Longford yesterday. Photos: @Maurahiggins Instagram

Maura Higgins posts the cutest throwback as she celebrates Christmas in Longford

The Grinch goes on the run! Watch the full video below

Video of Grinch in Garda chase through Longford Shopping Centre goes viral on Ti...

This article was written for the winter of edition of the 2025 'Longford Life' magazine

Festive Throwback: The lead-up to Longford County Choir's Christmas performance

Longford County Council share tips that will help your wallet, and the environme...

PICTURES | Super excitement as children of Longford Montessori Centre welcome Sa...

With choirs, stalls and even a Santa hut, the festive spirit was all over Ballinalee leading up to Christmas

PICTURES | Longford's Christmas magic with the Ballinalee Forest Walkway

The choir has fostered new talent as well as experienced members from counties Longford, Cavan, Leitrim and Roscommon

A magical festive evening in St Mel's Cathedral with Longford County Choir

PICTURES | An abundance of festive cheer in Kenagh for switching on of Christmas...

PICTURES | Great community buzz and lots of Christmas spirit at north Longford m...

This will be a hands-on demonstration and all completed arrangements will be raffled on the day

Christmas floristry demonstration event to inspire Longford attendees

Lanesboro brought some sweet treats and crafts for their Christmas fair, giving a variety to shoppers

PICTURES | Longford shoppers were in for a treat with the Lanesboro Christmas f...

Granard did their own switch on of their Christmas lights to mark the festive season

PICTURES | Granard becomes another part of Longford to light up for Christmas

Ballymahon received a warm and merry visit from Santa

PICTURES | Santa's trips around county Longford reach Ballymahon
Ballymahon received a warm and merry visit from Santa
Longford Leader Reporter

The Ballinamuck ICA are hosting a Christmas party in the '98 Memorial Hall, with a three-course meal, entertainment and community

"It’s so simple yet is so wholesome": Local Longford Christmas party is returnin...

PICTURES | Santa is coming through Longford and appears in Drumlish for the lig...

PICTURES | Santa is coming through Longford and appears in Drumlish for the lig...

The Grey Run happened on the night of the Drumlish Christmas lights, with a special appearance by Santa

Magical Drumlish Grey Run to add to Longford's Christmas efforts

Cllr Uruemu Adejinmi urges shoppers to be mindful of the Christmas ripple effect

People encouraged to shop local to help Longford businesses thrive this Christma...

It was a huge success with lots of festive cheer, smiles and a few special guests in attendance

Hundreds of Longfordians attend wonderful Lanesboro Christmas Fair

This year’s Christmas Craft and Artisan Fair marked the entrepreneurial debut of two young up-and-coming business owners

Longford attendees spoilt for choice at Newtownforbes Christmas Craft and Artisa...

The annual Shane Brennan 5K Race in Newtownforbes expects hundreds to turn out for the event

Longford's Shane Brennan 5K raises in excess of €200,000 for local charities

The Drumlish pop-up will offer the full collection of products from the homemade Janni Bars

From online shop to Christmas time Longford pop-up shop with Janni

Scroll down to watch the video of the arrest

Watch! Video of Longford Gardaí arresting The Grinch

The Drumlish Christmas lights event has had a great range of children, adults and the wider community in attendance

Christmas in Longford: a memorable festive evening in Drumlish
The Drumlish Christmas lights event has had a great range of children, adults and the wider community in attendance
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Gerry Guthrie and his band have earned a strong reputation for their polished musicianship and ability to captivate audiences

Gerry Guthrie and his band coming to the Longford Arms Hotel

Bridgeways Family Resource Centre is set for facepainting, a chocolate fountain, choir performance singing with Dee Dee, and a visit from Santa Claus

Preparations underway for much anticipated Longford Christmas event at family ce...

PICTURES | Christmas in Longford with Creations Santa, Ballymahon

The appeal comes as the shop typically receives a surge of toy donations after Christmas

Longford Charity Shop has Christmas appeal for preloved toys

Participants do not need to sign up to take part but show up at Connolly Barracks

‘The money raised on Christmas Day does save lives’: Longford GOAL Mile to retur...

The choir has fostered new talent as well as experienced members from counties Longford, Cavan, Leitrim and Roscommon

A magical festive evening in St Mel's Cathedral with Longford County Choir

This is the twenty-fourth edition and the third to be edited by Martin Morris

'Teathbha' 2026 is the perfect Christmas present for lovers of Longford history

The Longford Shopping Centre is hoping that the community will be buying locally

‘Shop locally in Longford and support local retailers’ says Samuel Byrne

Green light for councillor's plan to end negative image of Longford

The lights were turned on in the market square, with the community coming together to begin the festive season

PICTURES | Longford glistens for winter with the Christmas lights

Akshova Vijayaroigavo and Emily O'Miaehain at the switching on of the Edgeworthstown Christmas Lights 2024

A 'unique' event for Longford this Christmas in the Maria Edgeworth Centre

Niamh Kennedy and Kayleigh Tighe all smiles and eyes shining brightly at Edgeworthstown Library Plaza (2024)

A Longford Christmas: Edgeworthstown to shimmer for the arrival of Santa

Christmas on the Square takes place this Sunday and Santa will be dropping by!

Santa Claus to parade through Longford Town at 'Christmas on the Square' this Su...

It coincides with Black Friday weekend and a host of local shopping offers

Santa Claus to light up Longford Town to mark the start of Christmas

Christmas Shoebox appeal 2025

Dad urges Longford to take part in Christmas shoebox appeal that helped him as a...

At a glance: some of the events are happening over the Christmas in county Longford

Longford Christmas events diary: Plenty of activities to enjoy over the festive ...

Neil McDonnell CEO and Marc O'Dwyer, Chairperson ISME

ISME calls for shoppers in Longford to shop local and help maintain a vibrant bu...

PICTURES | Jingle all the way as Santa switches on Longford town Christmas ligh...

PICTURES | ‘It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas’ around Drumlish, Ballin...

PICTURES | North Longford community enjoys truly magical Christmas concert and ...

PICTURES | Festive bargains galore in Longford at Christmas Craft Fair in Moydow

PICTURES | Lovely festive atmosphere throughout Longford town as Santa switches ...

Santa sprinkles his magic dust as he switches on the Longford town Christmas lights Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Santa switches on Longford Christmas lights

GALLERY | Residents of Park Villas, Longford delighted to meet and greet Santa C...

GALLERY | Lovely festive atmosphere at big switch on of Longford Christmas Light...

The Camlin Brownie pack pictured with Santa

Camlin Brownies delighted to welcome Santa Claus to Longford

Photo Gallery: A nostalgic look back at Christmas in Longford and meeting Santa ...

Catherine Fulvio’s seven secrets for Longford households to stop festive food wa...

GALLERY | Santa Meet and Greet event in Killoe is a festive hit

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