Place: Longford Town

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On The Canvass - Longford: No yoga, no autographs as Leo leads line for first time

“It’s a bit weird being the leader of a party at an election for the first time,” Leo Varadkar said.

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McDonald hit by fallout from Holohan slurs

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Three women arrested after shotgun and ammunition found in Longford

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GRA: Armed units not a long term solution in Longford

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Reilly’s Cavan focus a long way from Turf Moor dreams

Still the coach’s coach: Liam Moggan on supporting Ireland’s mavericks

LATEST: Three teenagers appear in court charged in connection with St Patrick's Day stabbing

Update - 2pm: Three teenagers have appeared in court charged in connection with a stabbing incident in Longford Town on St Patrick's Day.

Sun, 19 Mar, 2017

Man critically ill after St Patrick's Day assault in Longford

A man in his mid 30s suffered apparent stab wounds when he was assaulted by a number of youths

Sat, 18 Mar, 2017

Protest over cystic fibrosis drug delay takes place today

Cystic fibrosis sufferers and supporters will converge on the Dáil today to protest at the delay in striking a deal with the manufacturers of a life-changing drug that treats the underlying cause of the disease.

Wed, 01 Mar, 2017

Cabinet to greenlight €80m HQ for gardaí

Government is pressing ahead with construction of an €80m Garda headquarters. It is part of an ambitious, nationwide plan to build and refurbish Garda stations.

Mon, 27 Feb, 2017

Cystic fibrosis campaigner takes on Eoin Ó Broin TD over email ‘error’

Eoin Ó Broin hadn’t read the memo: How to retrieve potentially embarrassing emails after accidentally clicking “send”.

Sun, 20 Nov, 2016

Small business column: IDA is one of the best job-generating organisations Ireland has had

This week Kehlan Kirwan asks whether we’ve become too reliant on it and whether its ‘silver bullet’ dependencies hide a lack of innovative thinking.

Mon, 10 Oct, 2016

Longford Chamber calls for Government action as factory 'to close with 170 job losses'

Staff at a factory in Longford say it is to lay off 170 people.

Wed, 05 Oct, 2016

Gardaí seek missing man with 'distinctive disability on his left side'

Latest: Paul Morrissey, 51 years, missing from Longford Town has been located safe and well.

Sat, 28 May, 2016

Squatting family refuse offer of other council house

A family that took over a vacant council house have turned down alternative accommodation as they deem it unsuitable for their needs, the High Court has heard.

Wed, 11 May, 2016

Ronan Finn fires Dundalk clear

Dundalk 1 Sligo Rovers 0: A controversial Ronan Finn penalty in first half stoppage time was enough to see Dundalk past Sligo Rovers at Oriel Park last night to send the champions clear at the top of the table.

Sat, 16 Apr, 2016

Ronan Finn hat-trick sends Dundalk top; Bohs overcome Bray

Dundalk have gone top of the Airtricity League Premier Division after their 4-0 win at Longford Town tonight.

Sat, 09 Apr, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed so far today with our lunchtime briefing

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Fri, 19 Feb, 2016

New Cystic Fibrosis drug was 'like winning Lotto' for Jillian

A cystic fibrosis (CF) sufferer whose life has been transformed by a breakthrough drug known as Orkambi is calling on the Government and the HSE to fund it.

Tue, 08 Dec, 2015

Trevor Croly quits as Bray in strife again

Not for the first time this season, confusion surrounded Bray Wanderers last night with manager Trevor Croly understood to have quit ahead of this evening’s Airtricity League fixture in Limerick (6.30pm).

Sat, 04 Jul, 2015

Customer killed, man fighting for life, three seriously hurt in Longford wall collapse

One man has died, a second is fighting for life and three others are seriously injured after a 40-foot wall collapsed at a DIY store in Longford Town.

Tue, 29 Jan, 2013

Judge: I would close all cash for gold shops

A district court judge has slammed cash for gold shops and said he would close them down if he could.

Sat, 31 Mar, 2012

Gardaí question three in connection with petrol bomb attack

Three men are remain in Garda custody in connection with a petrol bomb attack in Longford town in which a young girl was seriously injured.

Sat, 02 Oct, 2010

Two questioned in connection with Longford Fire

Gardaí in Longford are questioning two 21-year-old men after a 12-year-old girl was seriously injured in a house fire in Longford Town.

Fri, 01 Oct, 2010

Jobs at risk in cable manufacturing company

More than 100 workers at B3 cables in Longford Town will find out today whether a buyer has been found for the company.

Thu, 08 Jul, 2010

St Leo’s, Carlow on glory trail again

THE Tesco All-Ireland senior post primary schools ladies football finals take place this afternoon in Limerick and Longford, and there is a whiff of possible revenge in the midlands air.

Sat, 17 Apr, 2010

Further road-conditions warning for drivers

Motorists are being urged to drive with care this morning amid dangerous conditions.

Thu, 18 Feb, 2010

Man charged with Longford assault

A man has appeared in court charged in connection with an assault in Longford Town on New Year's Eve.

Sat, 02 Jan, 2010

Longford death: Man due in court

A man is due in court today charged in connection with an assault in Longford Town on New Year's Eve.

Sat, 02 Jan, 2010

Man dies after Longford assault

Two people were being questioned by detectives today after a man died following an assault.

Fri, 01 Jan, 2010

Body of elderly man discovered in Longford river

The body of an elderly man has been discovered in the river near Longford Town.

Fri, 14 Dec, 2007

Gardaí investigate death of young man

Gardaí are today investigating the sudden death of a young man in Co Wicklow.

Tue, 11 Dec, 2007

Revamped Ballymun set to get €1m CCTV system

THE one-time notorious housing estate of Ballymun is to get €1 million in public money to install CCTV as part of regeneration plans.

Wed, 01 Aug, 2007

Cooling the only absentee for Blues

Waterford United will be hoping to maintain their recent good form ahead of tonight's visit of Longford Town to the RSC, kick-off 7.45pm.

Fri, 25 May, 2007

Shed End re-opened at Turner's Cross

The new Shed End at Turner's Cross will be officially unveiled on Thursday April 5 at 4pm by the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism John O’ Donoghue T.D, completing the stadium’s transformation into an all-seater venue.

Fri, 30 Mar, 2007

Injuries found on woman's body did not lead to her death

Gardai investigating the death of a woman in Longford Town said this evening that injuries found on her body did not lead to her death.

Mon, 05 Mar, 2007

Bright spark wins Macra welder title

KILKENNY has won another national title with Roy Daniels, Kilmoganny, capturing the Macra na Feirme welding competition.

Wed, 17 Jan, 2007

Work to get underway on new Dromad and Roosky bypass

Work is due to get underway today on the new Dromad and Roosky bypass in Co Roscommon.

Fri, 30 Jun, 2006

Investigation launched into industrial accident near Longford Town

The Health and Safety Authority today launched an investigation into an industrial accident on the outskirts of Longford town.

Tue, 06 Jun, 2006

Do-or-die for Dublin City

St Patrick’s Athletic can perform the last rites on Dublin City’s premier division status with a victory at Richmond Park tonight (7.45pm).

Fri, 15 Oct, 2004

McGlynn doubt for Derry

Derry City winger Gareth McGlynn is a doubt for tonight’s FAI Cup quarter-final against Kildare County at the Brandywell (7.45pm).

Thu, 09 Sep, 2004

Derry first-timers pay dividends

Derry City gave outings to three new players in their 4-0 friendly win over Limavady United ahead of Saturday night’s trip to Longford Town.

Thu, 02 Sep, 2004

Early goals put Longford on course

Leeds 0 Longford Town 3

Mon, 26 Jul, 2004

Drogheda ready for action after break

Drogheda United return to action tonight (7.30pm) at Longford Town with manager Paul Doolin grateful for a one-week lay-off.

Sat, 26 Jun, 2004

Cork continue winning streak

Cork City 1 Longford Town 0

Sat, 22 May, 2004

Stadium naming rights to be sold

LANSDOWNE ROAD is set to be renamed once the €250 million re-development of the ground is completed over the next four years.

Fri, 19 Mar, 2004

O’Flynn’s return fails to lift City

Cork City 0 Longford Town 0

Wed, 05 Nov, 2003

Longford and Kildare reach quarter-finals

LONGFORD TOWN and Kildare County progressed to the FAI Carlsberg Cup quarter-finals on Saturday with victories over Limerick and Cherry Orchard, respectively.

Mon, 18 Aug, 2003

Young Blues want to turn it on at home

WATERFORD UNITED manager, Jimmy McGeough, had no hesitation in admitting that his enthusiastic young squad of players had surprised him by the manner in which they had so quickly settled into the challenge of Premier Division football.

Fri, 16 May, 2003

Longford house fire victims named

A baby and his great-grandmother have been killed in a house fire in Co Longford.

Fri, 22 Mar, 2002