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RIP: 'Overwhelming compassion' as Leitrim teenage crash victim laid to rest

4 days ago | longfordleader.ie | David Power

The funeral Mass has been celebrated for Dessie O'Kelly, the teenager tragically killed in a road crash during the week in Carrigallen, Co Leitrim. The chief celebrant told the congregation "we have all been shocked and deeply saddened by the death of Dessie at such a young and tender age. That is our feelings. What must it be for his parents and sister - for the O'Kelly and O'Rourke families?".
Longford's affordable housing sees a welcome positive update

1 week ago | longfordleader.ie | Trevor Quinn

Longford’s first affordable housing scheme moved a step closer last week after a multi-million euro bridging finance loan was approved for the project during the monthly local authority meeting. The Department of Housing issued Longford County Council with approval in November to proceed with the 93 unit, turn key development, at Ard Michael on the Ballinalee Road in Longford town. The project will include 25 affordable homes.
Longford TD calls for progress on Autism Bill pledge

1 week ago | longfordleader.ie | Trevor Quinn

Longford TD Micheál Carrigy wants to ensure there is delivery and accountability regarding Programme for Government promises on the Autism Innovation Strategy. The Ballinalee native stated during a Dáil speech that the only way to achieve this was by placing the strategy on a permanent legislative footing and this must be followed up with the appropriate investment and implementation. The Autism Innovation Strategy was launched by the Government in August 2024.
Longford Rugby Club win U-17 Leinster League title - Longford Live

1 week ago | longfordleader.ie

Longford RFC . . . 36 Carlingford Knights . . . 17 All the season’s hard work and commitment put in by the players and coaches of the Longford U17s squad ...
Longford minors in must win match against Meath

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

These are troubled times for the state of Longford football with the senior and U-20 teams out of the Leinster Championship and the pressure is now on the U-17s in a must win match against Meath at Allen Park this Thursday night, throw-in 7.30pm.
Longford Senator compares St Joseph's report to 2009 Cathedral Fire

1 week ago | longfordleader.ie | Trevor Quinn

A Longford Oireachtas member has compared multiple regulatory failings at a county Longford care centre during the past year with the 2009 fire at St Mel's Cathedral. Fine Gael Senator Paraic Brady raised the issue, which he described as being "very local and very personal" to him and the people of Longford, in the Seanad.
Road Tragedy: Teenage boy killed, second teen injured after tractor crashes in County Leitrim

1 week ago | longfordleader.ie | David Hurley

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a teenage boy died and another was injured following a fatal road traffic collision in county Leitrim. The fatal incident, involving a tractor, occurred at approximately 3.10pm on Tuesday on the R204 at Aghavilla, Carrigallen. "A male passenger of the tractor, aged in his late teens, was later pronounced deceased at the scene.
Deaths in Longford - Friday, April 11, 2025

1 week ago | longfordleader.ie | Alan Walsh

Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace John Rogers, Ferefad, Longford The death occurred suddenly in Mullingar Regional Hospital on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 of John Rogers, Ferefad, Longford. Predeceased by his father James (Jim). John will be sadly missed by his loving family, his mother Marie, sisters Veronica, Jennifer, Jacqueline and Rebecca, brothers-in-law William, James and Eddie, niece and nephews, uncle Sean Brennan and aunt Nan...
Simon Casey to perform at Longford Queen of the Plough dance on Saturday in Abbeyshrule

1 week ago | longfordleader.ie | Trevor Quinn

All profits from the night will go to Lough Ree Sub Aqua Club and Longford Sub Aqua The Queen of the Plough Dance is Saturday night, 19th April in The Rustic Inn with live music by Simon Casey and his band followed by Michael Rooney.
North Midlands Credit Union joins the Home Energy Upgrade Loan scheme

1 week ago | longfordleader.ie | Trevor Quinn

North Midlands Credit Union is the latest lender to join the Government-backed Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme. North Midlands Credit Union is now taking applications for the loan, with interest rates starting from 4.2%.