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Throwback Thursday | On the tiles! Enjoying a fun night out in Longford

2 days ago | longfordleader.ie | Edana Flynn

A selection of photos from a night out in Longford town in 2011 CLICK NEXT OR USE ARROWS FOR MORE PHOTOS In our Throwback Thursday we bring you a selection of photos from a night out in Longford town in 2011. Longford Live photographer Shelley Corcoran captured this gallery of pictures.
ALERT: Irish parents warned as popular product gets recalled over risk of serious injury

2 days ago | longfordleader.ie | Lili Lonergan

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has issued an alert following the recall of two popular children's products over fears of serious injury. The first recall is being carried out KBT NV for the TriX Plastic swing. The risk presented by this product is injuries. The product has accessible openings and holes, in which a child can become trapped and suffer injuries. READ NEXT: Irish holidaymakers warned as Spain set for major anti-tourism protestsThe brand is TriX.
Local Longford Solicitor Fiona Baxter honoured as Legal Luminary of the Year

2 days ago | longfordleader.ie | Lili Lonergan

In a significant achievement underscoring her commitment to excellence in the legal field, local solicitor Fiona Baxter of Baxter Mimnagh Solicitors has been honoured with the prestigious title of Legal Luminary of the Year at the esteemed Women of Vision Awards 2025.
‘Lenient result’: Longford woman who threatened to kill pregnant woman and her mother avoids jail

3 days ago | longfordleader.ie | Jessica Thompson

A woman who threatened to kill a pregnant woman and her mother has walked out of court with “a very lenient result”. Caroline Donoghue (49), with an address in Cluain na Síbhe, Killashee, Co Longford, was initially charged with two counts of threatening to kill or cause serious harm to a mother and daughter during an incident in Edgeworthstown.
Longford Garda ‘thought of colleagues who were killed’ as ‘menace to society’ crashed into patrol car

4 days ago | longfordleader.ie | Jessica Thompson

A man with 15 previous convictions for dangerous driving has been jailed for intentionally reversing his vehicle into a Garda patrol car and injuring its driver. John Baxter (29), of Calanagh, Kilcogy, Co Cavan, first appeared before Longford Circuit Court in January, charged with assaulting a Garda and causing him harm, driving without insurance, driving without a licence, and endangerment.
RIP: Late Jim Browne was renowned for his work ethic and his enormous contribution to GAA in Longford, Coventry and Roscommon

4 days ago | longfordleader.ie | Joe O'Brien

Almost four months to the day since the death of his wife Phil, the very sad news reached us on Wednesday, May 28 of the death of Jim Browne, Ballyglass. Jim, Ballyglass, Lanesboro, Co Roscommon, formerly and Kilcurry, Colehill, Co Longford and Coventry, passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of Sonas Innis Ree Nursing Home, Ballyleague, surrounded by his loving family.
Don't miss your chance to win a new Toyota RAV4 or €50,000 in Club Longford draw

6 days ago | longfordleader.ie | Trevor Quinn

The annual car draw run by Club Longford, the fundraising arm of Longford GAA, will take place in the third week of July and it has been described as a vital fundraiser for covering expenses with fantastic support from local GAA clubs and members. The first prize on offer is a new Toyota RAV4 or a cash equivalent of €50,000 - sponsored by Longford's Peter Hanley Motors - and tickets are priced €20 for one, €50 for three, €100 for seven and €150 for 12.
Superior Antrim shatter Longford with four first half goals

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.
All-Ireland champions: Fantastic Longford minors win the Tier 3 title

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.
Longford CoCo has paid out over €1 million in the past two years as compensation claims rise

1 week ago | longfordleader.ie | Trevor Quinn

Compensation claims have continued to soar to high levels as Longford County Council has paid out almost €1 million in relation to damage to vehicles from untreated potholes and slips, trips and falls during the past two years. New figures obtained by the Leader under the Freedom of Information Act revealed that a total of just over €993,000 was awarded to claimants who sought damages from the local authority during 2023 &'24.