Padraic O'Brien

6 days ago | longfordleader.ie | Padraic O'Brien

Antrim . . . 4-15    Longford . . . 0-5Understrength Longford found the going far too tough against the title favourites Antrim in the opening round of the Ladies Football All-Ireland Junior Championship watched by a sparse attendance at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park on Sunday.

1 week ago | longfordleader.ie | Padraic O'Brien

Longford . . . 2-13   Wicklow . . . 1-8Longford were crowned the All-Ireland Minor Tier 3 champions following a fantastic win over Wicklow in the final at Glenisk O’Connor Park in Tullamore on Saturday. Making the most of another chance to win some silverware and who really embraced the ‘C’ competition under the driving force of their inspirational manager Joe Breslin and the other mentors, the mighty midlanders came out on top by the comfortable margin of 8 points in the end.

1 week ago | longfordleader.ie | Padraic O'Brien

After showing fierce resistance to survive in the slender wins over Fermanagh, Carlow (after extra-time) and Sligo, the gutsy Longford U-17 footballers are just one step away from All-Ireland title glory in the Tier 3 Minor Championship. Providing the opposition in the ‘C’ final at Glenisk O’Connor Park in Tullamore this Saturday (throw-in 12.30pm) will be Wicklow and Joe Breslin’s side can take absolutely nothing for granted in the battle for the Seamus Heaney Cup.

1 week ago | longfordleader.ie | Padraic O'Brien

The draws for the 2025 Longford GAA Championships were  made in Aras Ui Bhriain, Glennon Brothers Pearse Park on Monday night and the senior title holders Abbeylara will start their defence of the Connolly Cup with a most favourable Round 1 clash against last year’s Intermediate winners Fr Manning Gaels in July.

1 week ago | longfordleader.ie | Padraic O'Brien

Longford . . . 2-10       Sligo . . . 0-15Regardless of the status of the Tier 3 competition, a spot in the All-Ireland Minor ‘C’ final against Wicklow next weekend is a great achievement by the gutsy Longford U-17 footballers who produced a superb comeback to pip Sligo in a thrilling finish at the Annaduff grounds on Sunday.