Connolly Barracks Longford

Longford County Council staff were among the attendees at the Kick-Off meeting in Vienna (Austria) at DOCK for the new European CANVAS Project

Longford selected as one of pilot sites for European CANVAS Project

Funding of €7m is being allocated by the EU and Government to transform Longford's Connolly Barracks into vibrant community hub

Longford Council is short €1.3m for 2027 with THRIVE 'biggest issue'

Inset: The late Tony McGlynn. Main: Tony, third from right second row in a parade outside Connolly Barracks

Tributes paid to retired Longford Quartermaster Sergeant

2025 Longford Dead of Night Halloween Festival Fire and Shadows

Temporary road closures in Longford town

Midlands-North-West MEP Ciaran Mullooly pictured in Brussels is in Longford today.

Independent Ireland's Michael Collins and Ciaran Mullooly in Longford

Longford County Council CE Paddy Mahon, Cllr Kevin Hussey, Cathaoirleach of Longford MD, Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran, Catherine Cullimore, Southern Regional Assembly and Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council Cllr Gerry Hagan pictured at the sod turning ceremony for the transformation of the historic Connolly Barracks in Longford Town.

Breathing new life into Longford Town's Connolly Barracks

The Longford Vintage Club Show and Family Fun Day at Connolly Barracks was a massive success

PICTURES | Thousands enjoy top class Longford Vintage Club show

The Annual Vintage Show and Family Fun Day by the Longford Vintage Club next Sunday promises to be an enjoyable and entertaining day for young and old with an abundance of attractions.

Large crowd expected at Longford Vintage Club show and family fun day

Longford County Council staff and management, Cllr Uruemu Adejinmi, Cllr Seamus Butler, Stephanie Igoe, President of Network Ireland Roscommon–Longford Branch, Fiona Fenelon, President of Longford

'Opportunity to share experiences' Longford rolls out red carpet for Turkish Amb...

PICTURES | Seeing Longford in a different light; Thousands enjoy superb Longford...

Plans have been underway for the Longford Lights Festival

Longford Lights! Crowds! Action! How to plan a visit for the iconic festival

Peter Keenan Branch

Peter Keenan Branch to have meeting in Longford's Connolly Barracks

Longford ICA Town Guild members marked St Brigid's Day in memorable fashion

Connolly Barracks transformation: €7 million THRIVE investment will create dynamic cultural hub

THRIVE Connolly Barracks project moves to tender, announces Longford County Coun...

Launch of the Longford Tourism network

€14 million investment in Longford tourism

John Brannigan and Lorraine O'Connor showing members of the Town Centre First team around Connolly Barracks

Stepping back in time: Inside Longford's Connolly Barracks ahead of it's €7m fac...

Longford Lights 2026 promises to be an unforgettable event

Tickets for Longford Lights now available!
Longford Lights 2026 will take place from February 19–22
Tara King

Large crowds flock to Connolly Barracks, Longford for event hosted by the Freewheelers MC Ireland North Central Chapter

PICTURES | Super day out in Longford at top class Midlands Motorcycle Show

Town Regeneration Officer, Lorraine O’Connor, beside architectural graphics of Connolly Barracks

Exciting plans for Longford's Connolly Barracks

PICTURES | Plenty of sparkle and cheer at inaugural Longford Christmas Lights Ch...

Festival includes unique Nighttime Illuminated Bicycle Parade with Irish Wheelchair Association & Heartland Wheelers Cycling Club

The perfect Christmas gift: Longford Lights 2026 tickets are now on sale

Longford Vintage Club to have an inaugural Christmas Lights Charity Run

The Longford County Council regeneration team

Longford County Council shares ambitious plans for Connolly Barracks at EU meeti...

Detailed plans for the €7 million Connolly Barracks Reimagined project will be on display at Longford County Council headquarters

'Major regeneration': Longford public invited to discover exciting vision for Co...

The book includes more than 300 photographs and several nominal rolls spanning generations of personnel

PICTURES | Hugh Farrell launches ‘The Warriors’ in Longford Library

Longford's Connolly Barracks

Longford public invited to discover exciting vision for reimagined Connolly Barr...

Hugh Farrell, who served 40 years in Connolly Barracks, gave an oration speech

Wreaths laid during Remembrance Sunday commemoration in Longford

The meeting came about after concerns over the N4 Axis defibrillator's condition and a second meeting is scheduled

Longford's new defibrillator group makes great progress in recent meeting
The meeting came about after concerns over the N4 Axis defibrillator's condition and a second meeting is scheduled
Éimear Smith

Longford town's Market Square, together with the local shopping centre are two locations earmarked for investment in the county's ongoing regeneration drive

Remembrance ceremonials in Longford's market square and in Pig Market Lane

Longford’s Dead of Night

All you need to know about this Friday's Dead of Night spectacular finale in Lon...

Longford’s Dead of Night

All you need to know about this Friday's Dead of Night spectacular finale in Lon...

After questions about the condition about the N4 Axis defibrillator, the aim is to set up a committee

Longford Town Defibrillator Group to host an open discussion

There was a mix of bopping, waltzing, quick stepping, slow waltzing, and line dancing

Joy for Longford Town ICA Guild after successful dancing evening

Connolly Barracks transformation: €7 million THRIVE investment will create dynamic cultural hub

‘Pivotal moment for Longford’ with Connolly Barracks investment

Artist impression images for the redevelopment of Connolly Barracks into a vibrant community and cultural facility

'Pivotal moment for Longford' as €7 million investment will create dynamic cultu...

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Cultural space: New café, museum and learning hub set for Longford's Connolly Ba...

Ready to THRIVE: €7m to transform Longford's Connolly Barracks into vibrant community hub

Connolly Barracks Set to be a "Model of Urban Transformation"

Ready to THRIVE: €7m to transform Longford's Connolly Barracks into vibrant community hub

Ready to THRIVE: €7m to transform Longford's Connolly Barracks into vibrant comm...

The event will feature two scenic route options — 50km and 100km

Heartland Wheelers Cycling Club announces Tour of Longford 2025 this week

The event will feature two scenic route options — 50km and 100km

Heartland Wheelers Cycling Club announces Tour of Longford 2025

Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council, Cllr Garry Murtagh, Deputy Micheál Carrigy and Longford County Council Arts Officer Shane Crossan and musicians at the launch of Longford Culture Night

Award winning Kila set to headline special Longford Culture Night concert

Large crowds flock to Connolly Barracks, Longford for event hosted by the Freewheelers MC Ireland North Central Chapter

PICTURES | Super day out in Longford at top class 5th Midlands Motorcycle Show

The Freewheelers MC Ireland made a donation to the St Joseph's National School, Longford playground fund following their 4th annual Midlands Classic Bike Show in 2024 Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Large display of custom, classic and vintage motorcycles in Longford this weeken...

Author of ‘The Glorious 17th Infantry Battalion’ and former soldier Hugh Farrell spent nearly 40 years in Connolly Barracks, Longford

PICTURES | Great turnout in Longford library for launch of impressive new book

Maggie Hussey, Paul Williams and author of The Glorious 17th Infantry Battalion, Hugh Farrell, in Longford library Picture: Shelley Corcoran

‘Never saw a tank in their lives’ - Decision to disband battalion slated at Long...

Pictured as the cheque was handed over were Ann Freeman, Josephine O'Donnell, Nigel Humphries, Michael Lynch and Vincent Casey

Longford Vintage Club make €1,000 cheque presentation to Hospice Homecare after...

Ann Freeman, Josephine O'Donnell, Nigel Humphries, Michael Lynch and Vincent Casey Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Kind gesture: Longford Vintage Club makes generous donation to Hospice Homecare

Front row: Patricia Freil Marys Meals Dublin and Gabrielle Devine Treasurer Marys Meal. Back left to right: Kitty Ross, Secretary Marys Meal, Martina Brady-Farrell, Frank Kiernan, Snr, Dolores Kiern

Super work: Mary's Meals Longford barn dance treat will help feed over 1,600 chi...

Paul Williams gets his NCO stripes in 1986 at Connolly Barracks

Crime journalist Paul Williams will be guest speaker at Longford book launch

The days of the 17th Infantry Battalion remembered in new book by Longford autho...

Money raised through the generosity of Longford people will help feed and educate 1,637 children for a year

Longford Branch of Mary's Meals raise €36,000 with super barn dance and fun day

Olivia and Ella Brady with Wallace pictured at last years Longford Vintage Club show in Connolly Barracks, Longford

Helicopter rides, Farmer Phil and singer David O'Connor join bumper programme fo...

Longford Vintage Club's annual show and annual family fun day will be held and it promises to be bigger and better than ever

Large crowds expected at eagerly anticipated 20th anniversary Longford Vintage C...

The Landmark presents Country Dance Night with Robert Mizzell at The Landmark, Carrick-on-Shannon tonight, Saturday, August 26 at 10pm.

Top acts: Robert Mizzell to perform at Longford's Daytime Barn Dance for Mary's ...

Plans to expand education provisions in Connolly Barracks

The Covid-19 test centre which was set up at Connolly Barracks Longford Picture: Twitter HBS_Health_Estates Midlands @HBSEstatesMid

Longford Covid-19 test centre at Connolly Barracks to close

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