Killoe

Cllr Kevin Hussey and his good friend, the late Lynsey Bennett.

Longford campaigner's message remembered on her 4th anniversary

Clonguish manager Dom Corrigan (right) celebrating at the final whistle in the SFC final with Kevin Rafter and David Barden (mentor) after the comprehensive win over Killoe Photo: Syl Healy

Longford SFC: Dom Corrigan the messiah on path to the promised land!

Clonguish captain Matthew Carey receiving the Sean Connolly Cup from David Hanley (sponsor, Peter Hanley Motors) and Longford GAA Chairperson Derek Fahy Photo: Syl Healy

Longford SFC: Matthew Carey thrilled on incredible champions feeling

Lethal Clonguish attacker Michael Flynn receiving the Man of the Match Award (Fr Phil McGee memorial trophy) from Longford GAA Chairperson Derek Fahy Photo: Syl Healy

Longford SFC: Scoring star Michael Flynn full of praise for defence

Peter Hanley on the ball for Clonguish in breaking away from Killoe opponent Ronan McGoldrick. Action from the Senior Football Championship Final at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park on Sunday last Photo: Syl Healy

Longford SFC: Clonguish Chairperson/player Peter Hanley a proud man

Killoe Parish Pastoral Council members at the Bicentenary celebration Mass in St Oliver’s Church, Cullyfad, on Sunday, October 4
Picture: Shelley Corcoran

'Tribute to the faith of the people': Church marks 200 year legacy

Classy Clonguish capture the Connolly Cup for the first time since 2009

Great jubilation as Clonguish young guns secure Longford glory

The jubilant Clonguish senior football squad celebrate their Connolly Cup triumph Photo: Syl Healy

Classy Clonguish capture Connolly Cup for the first time since 2009

Tommy Dolan, Martin Malone, Kieran O’Brien, Jimmy Kelly, Mick Gallagher, James McGuinness, Francis Hueston, Tom Brady, Rebecca McLoughlin (Men’s Shed Association) and Peter Brady in the EDI Centre, Longford as nine Men’s Sheds in Longford came together to celebrate and mark the Dementia Understand Together campaign Picture: Shelley Corcoran

'Strength of friendship' Longford shedders unite for dementia campaign

Killoe Emmet Og captain Ronan Keogh (out injured for most of the current championship campaign) and Clonguish captain Matthew Carey pictured with the Connolly Cup at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park in the build up to the big match on Sunday Photo: Syl Healy

Longford SFC: Clonguish and Killoe clash for Connolly Cup glory

Killoe attacker Ronan McGoldrick

Longford SFC: Ronan McGoldrick leading the Killoe charge in title bid

Clonguish captain Matthew Carey Photo: Syl Healy

Longford SFC: Matthew Carey hoping that the championship can be won

Killoe Emmet Og manager Paul O'Hara Photo: Syl Healy

Longford SFC: Killoe manager Paul O’Hara pleased with the team effort

Clonguish senior football team manager Dom Corrigan from Fermanagh Photo: Syl Healy

Longford SFC: Can Dom Corrigan guide Clonguish over the final hurdle?

Longford Leader Media Specialist Jess McCaul and Longford Leader Advertising Executive Audrey Moorhead preparing for the 2026 Longford Leader Build & Renovate Expo

Top class advice at Longford Leader Build & Renovate Expo this weekend

Cormac Flynn on the attack for Clonguish in his bid to evade the challenge of Dromard opponent Padraig Mulligan. Action from the Senior Football Championship semi-final replay Photo: Syl Healy

Longford SFC: Second half goals push Clonguish into the county final

Matthew Carey on the attack for Clonguish in evading the challenge of Dromard opponent Ronan Corcoran. Action from the SFC semi-final Photo: Syl Healy

Longford SFC: Clonguish snatch draw against Dromard in dramatic finish
Peter Hanley Motors Senior Football Championship Semi-Final
By Padraic O'Brien

Davin Donnelly on the attack for Killoe in breaking away from Abbeylara defender Karl O’Hara. Action from the SFC semi-final Photo: Syl Healy

Longford SFC: Rampant Killoe reach yet another Connolly Cup decider

The victorious Ballymahon Forgney Gaels

Longford U14s B Championship winners after impressive final victory

Jack Duggan on the ball for Clonguish in facing the challenge of Ardagh Moydow opponent James McGoey. Action from the recent Senior Football Championship quarter-final at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park Photo: Syl Healy

Longford SFC: Will Clonguish and Killoe reach the county final?

Clodagh Lohan pictured in action for Longford Slashers against St Brigid’s Gaels Ardagh opponent Caitlin Derwin in the LGFA Division 1 senior league final on August 20 Photo: Syl Healy

Longford LGFA: Superior Slashers in quest for another county title

Ciaran Scanlon on the ball for Abbeylara ahead of Slashers opponent Billy Maguire. Action from the SFC quarter-final at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park Photo: Syl Healy

Abbeylara advance to the semi-final after sinking Longford Slashers

Enda Quinn on the ball for Killoe in breaking away from Granard opponent Jakub Powalaski. Action from the SFC quarter-final at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park Photo: Syl Healy

Longford SFC: Gavin Farrelly goal gives Killoe the edge over Granard

Jordan Shiels on the attack for St Mary’s Granard in chasing after the breaking ball with Longford Slashers opponent Billy Maguire in pursuit. Action from the recent SFC group stage clash at Keenan Park Photo: Syl Healy

Longford SFC: Who will reach the Connolly Cup semi-finals?

Matt Duffy on the ball for Dromard in this tussle with Killoe opponent Niall Farrelly. Action from the SFC Group A Round 5 clash at the Monaduff grounds on Saturday evening Photo: Gerry Rowley

Longford SFC: Dromard overcome Killoe on the way to quarter-finals

Ballinlee's Conor Doherty

Longford teenager among country’s top performing Leaving Cert students

WATCH: The Underlap podcast looks at the Longford GAA Championships

One day closure of this cul de sac in Kiltycon

Longford roadworks: one day closure of local road
A cul de sac in Kiltycon will be closed for works today, Tuesday, August 18
By The Newsroom

Dermot and Caitríona Bland with children Eva, Killian, Conor, Kian, Jimmy, Seán, Daniel and Callum.

€100k raised for 'devastated family' after sad death of Longford garda

Ballymahon manager Trevor Clendenning pictured at the IFC game against Killoe on Sunday

Longford IFC: Ballymahon secure semi-final spot

Paddy Moran on the attack for Killoe in his bid to evade the challenge of Ardagh Moydow defenders James McGoey (6) and Mark McCord. Action from the SFC Round 4 clash at Allen Park on Friday night Photo: Syl Healy

Longford SFC: Superior Killoe cruise through to the quarter-finals

Dermot and Caitríona Bland with their children Eva, Killian, Conor, Kian, Jimmy, Seán, Daniel and Callum.

Outpouring of GoFundMe-support for family of Garda Bland

Garda Dermot Bland

'He was a good one.' Tributes paid to Garda Dermot Bland

Liam Glennon on the attack for Carrickedmond with Clonguish opponent Ronan Sweeney in pursuit. Action from the Senior Football Championship Round 3 clash at McGann Park on Friday night last Photo: Syl Healy

Longford GAA: Championship temperature at boiling point

Former Mullinalaghta footballer Ruairi McElligott, the manager of Grattans pictured at the Intermediate Football Championship Round 1 game against the Killoe second string at Fay Park Photo: Syl Healy

Longford IFC: Grattans cruise to a comprehensive success v Killoe

Ciaran Scanlon surging forward for Abbeylara ahead of Killoe opponent Niall Farrelly. Action from the SFC Round 3 game at Fr McGee Park Photo: Syl Healy

Longford SFC: Resilient Abbeylara pip Killoe in dramatic finish

Cashel footballers Jamie Bermingham and Mel Farrell Photo: Syl Healy

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

Killoe Emmet Óg's Ronan Keogh prepares to give a handpass as Rathcline's Oran Kenny attempts to close him down during Saturday's Peter Hanley Motors Longford Senior Football Championship encounter in Ballymahon

Champions Killoe show their quality in 2nd half to conquer Rathcline

Colmcille match winner Barry McKeon attempts to get his shot off despite the close attention of Carrickedmond defender Dermot Brady during Friday's Peter Hanley Motors Longford Senior Football Championship Group B - Round 2 contest in Emmet Park, Killoe.

McKeon heroics steer Colmcille to dramatic win over Carrickedmond

The vastly experienced Donal McElligott was in superb form for Mullinalaghta St Columba's, scoring 1-3 in Saturday's Peter Hanley Motors Longford Senior Football Championship Group A Round 2 win over Dromard

Mullinalaghta’s late surge sinks Dromard after titanic battle

Nathan Dooner and Tony Drake

Bikes and brews in Longford town

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)

Five priests who ministered in county Longford parishes set to retire

Ryan Moffett on the ball for Killoe ahead of Mullinalaghta opponent Gary Rogers. Action from the Senior Football Championship Round 1 clash at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park on Thursday evening Photo: Syl Healy

Longford SFC: Killoe hold out for narrow win over Mullinalaghta

The pupils of 6th Class at St Teresa's NS, Killoe, pictured presenting some of the proceeds from their annual Bring and Buy Sale to the Irish Cancer Society

Longford pupils recognised for outstanding generosity after fundraiser

Photo: The Peterhead Men

Council plan to honour forgotten Longford trio of the Irish rebellion

Reigning champions Killoe

WATCH | Clonguish tipped to end 17 year wait for Longford glory

Marie Lynch, Account Director, Carr Communications Ltd, Johnny Fallon, Strategy Director, Carr Communications Ltd celebrating winning Best Consultancy Firm at eir Business Chambers Ireland Awards

'Not bad for a lorry driver’s son' Longford man proud of award success

The new Board of Trustees for the Longford Family Resource Centre met for the first time last week and pictured are members of the Steering Committee with the new Board of Trustees (seated)

New Longford centre will support young people to thrive

Longford dog owners have lots to wag about as Woofland dog park opens

Granard SpeedShear will take place on Saturday, July 18 at The Bay Horse, Granard.

Speedshear event in aid of Granard Show promises to be a great day out

The Colmcille Vintage Club annual vintage tractor and car run, celebrating 70 and 80 Years of Ferguson, departed from The Cross, Aughnacliffe on Sunday, July 5 and raised vital funds for the autism unit at St Colmcille’s NS.

Vintage enthusiasts enjoy scenic road trip across north Longford

Late John (Johnny) Connor, Fortwilliam, Newtowncashel, Co Longford

Longford saddened by death of wonderful neighbour and diligent farmer

Mick Flavin, Bríd Shaughnessy, DJ Peter Masterson and new local band, 'For the Love of Folk' will perform in Longford on Sunday at the Ballinamuck Olde Fair

All the fun of the fair as Ballinamuck set for Olde Fair day

The Streete Vintage Weekend, June 26 -28, was a huge triumph, with Show Day on Sunday being particularly memorable.

Right up your Streete - Midlands vintage show a massive success

Longford Local Authority Integration Team, Longford Community Resources CLG, Bridgeways Family Resource Centre (FRC) Ballymahon, and Lus na Gréine Family Resource Centre (FRC) Granard marked World Refugee Week with a successful community event which took place in Longford Athletics Centre

PICTURES | Longford comes together to celebrate World Refugee Week

Michael, Joseph, Annie and Ellen O'Kane, Michael and Robert Moorhead with some prize winning sheep at the Longford Show

Top class Longford Show poised to return to Killoe in 2027

Longford’s Thomas Prunty had plenty of reason to celebrate recently as he won two medals in Special Olympics bowling.

Longford’s Thomas Prunty wins two medals in Special Olympics bowling

© 2026 Formpress Publishing LTD. All rights reserved.Terms and Conditions Privacy notice