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Longford Stalwart Paddy Collum Calls Time on Lengthy Inter-County Career

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Longford Stalwart Paddy Collum Calls Time on Lengthy Inter-County Career

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Veteran Longford goalkeeper Paddy Collum has called time on his inter-county football career after 14 years between the posts.See the Story

Bright Spark Dan Crowned Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2025

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Bright Spark Dan Crowned Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2025

Bright Spark Dan Crowned Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2025 Apprentice electrician Dan O’Shea has beaten over 2,700 apprentices from across the UK and Ireland to be named this year’s Screwfix Trade Apprentice champion. Dan, aged 20, from Longford, Ireland is currently completing Phase 2 of his electrical apprenticeship with F White electrical, located in Ballymahon, and takes home an impressive prize bundle of tools, ... The post Bright Spark Dan Cr…Read Article

FG senator didn't declare €67,000 property sale to council

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FG senator didn't declare €67,000 property sale to council

Make a one-time donation to The DitchFine Gael Senator Paraic Brady didn’t declare he sold a property to Longford County Council for €67,000 – nearly double what he first paid for it – while sitting on the council committee that oversees social housing and estate management. Elected representatives are required by law to declare any contracts with public bodies worth more than €6,348. Brady marked "nil" in the section requiring disclosure of loc…Read Article

FG senator didn’t declare more than €16k in farming income

Make a one-time donation to The DitchA Fine Gael senator on the Seanad agriculture panel didn’t declare more than €16,000 in farming income while serving as a county councillor last year.Paraic Brady didn’t declare farming income in his most recent ethics returns as a Longford County councillor – despite receiving €16,759 in EU farm payments between October 2023 and October 2024.Records obtained by The Ditch from the Department of Agriculture sh…Fine Gael · Longford Read Article

Two Provinces Triathlon - Triathlon Ireland

Saturday, 12th July | Lanesborough, Co. Longford Get ready for one of the standout events on the Triathlon Ireland calendar — the Two Provinces Triathlon returns to Lanesborough this July with a thrilling double-header that promises fierce competition and fantastic racing. Age Group Sprint National ChampionshipsDo you have what it takes to become the 2025 Triathlon Ireland Age Group National Champion?Race t…Longford · Longford Read Article

Public meeting June 4 of Longford residents opposed to Derryadd Wind Farm development

The organisers said they decided to arrange the meeting on Wednesday, June 4 at 8.30pm after Bord na Móna reapplied for planning permission. “We are calling a meeting for all community members to attend for an update on the new application,” a leaflet outlined. Some local residents are concerned about the planning application with claims it will have a ‘detrimental impact’ on wildlife, biodiversity and peatland drainage. Bord na Móna Powergen Li…Longford · Longford Read Article

Sadness at untimely passing of Longford club footballer - HoganStand

A Longford GAA club has been left heartbroken following the death of one of its most dedicated players.Longford · Longford Read Article

Some devastating news coming out of Longford GAA this morning 🕊️

News has come out of the passing of Alan O’Hara of the club of Mostrim GAA in county Longford, Alan was only 39 years of age. Alan O’Hara was a talented footballers and we send our deepest condolences to those closet to him.Mostrim GAA have put out a statement below ..MORE HERE: Footage was caught on camera of Harry Maguire squaring up to Cristian Romero post match .. It is with great sadness within our Mostrim GAA Club and the Edgeworthstown …Longford · Longford Read Article

Fox control crucial as Longford seek Tailteann jolt

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Longford need a result against Fermanagh on Sunday to boost their chances of Tailteann Cup progressionLongford · Longford Read Article

IRELAND – “Slovakian” jailed for brutal assault on Irish woman previously involved in murder case

IRELAND – “Slovakian” jailed for brutal assault on Irish woman previously involved in murder case A Slovakian man who launched an unprovoked attack on a defenceless woman in a public park, previously disposed of a knife which was used in the murder of a man. But he was not prosecuted on the weapons charge because he gave evidence against the murderer as a state witness. Michal Godla (35), of Annaly Court, Longford town, is beginning a jail term …Longford · Longford Read Article

Glamping and Eco-Tourism Projects Among Longford Recipients of New Funding - Modern Campground

A €4.2 million investment aimed at enhancing tourism infrastructure across the Midlands region has been announced, with four projects in County Longford receiving a share of the funding. The initiative, co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union, supports sustainable tourism and community development in areas impacted by the transition away from peat-based industries. The announcement was welcomed by Deputy Joe Carrigy, who h…Longford · Longford Read Article