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Leitrim · April 13, 2026

1994 Connacht final victory remains vivid memory for Leitrim keeper

A Leitrim goalkeeper reflects on the historic 1994 Connacht final victory under manager John O'Mahony, when Leitrim defeated Mayo at Hyde Park. The player credi

Leitrim · April 13, 2026

Éir Bhaithéil gaining popularity in Leitrim with professional tour expansion

Pool (Éir Bhaithéil) has evolved significantly from a pub game to a sport with professional players and an organised tour structure. Leitrim has a particularly

Leitrim · April 13, 2026

Leitrim basket maker turns hobby into thriving heritage business

A Leitrim-based entrepreneur has successfully built a sustainable basket-making and nature-based crafts business called 'Hilly and Gold Willow' after nearly two

Leitrim · April 13, 2026

1994 Connacht championship victory remembered through John O'Mahony's legacy

A former Leitrim goalkeeper reflects on the historic 1994 Connacht championship win under manager John O'Mahony, when Leitrim beat Mayo at Hyde Park. The victor

Leitrim · April 13, 2026

Leitrim pool scene thriving with premier leagues and national tournaments

Pool (8-ball) is experiencing significant popularity in Leitrim, with multiple pub leagues, a Premier League, and hosting of Irish ranking events and tournament

Leitrim · April 13, 2026

Connacht U17 Connacht Championship Rd 5

Our U17’s take on Sligo in the final round of the Connacht Championship #ElectricIreland – Connacht Championship – R5 | Leitrim Sligo | Fri, 17 – Apr, 19:00 | H

Ballymahon · April 13, 2026

Pope elevates Father Edward Flanagan to Venerable status

The Vatican has elevated Father Edward Flanagan, a priest from Roscommon who founded Boys Town in Omaha, Nebraska, to Venerable status. This is a major step tow

Ballymahon · April 13, 2026 Also covered in Granard

St. Nete's College vs Granard: All-Ireland Senior B Football Final

St. Nete's College from Ballymahon is competing against Granard in the All-Ireland College Senior B Football Championship final at Páirc Sheáin Uí Escreoláin in

Granard · April 13, 2026

St Nete's College vs Granard: All-Ireland Senior B Football Final

St Nete's College from Ballynamore faced Granard in the All-Ireland College Senior B Football Championship final at Park Shaw. Early in the match, St Nete's too

Edgeworthstown · April 13, 2026

Shannonside FM €1,000 radio rewards competition launches

Shannonside FM is running a radio rewards competition offering listeners the chance to win €1,000 in cash this week, with €2,000 in total prizes available over

Edgeworthstown · April 13, 2026

Dream Space Showcase coverage continues from Edgeworthstown

Shannonside FM is broadcasting live from Edgeworthstown, County Longford, as part of Dream Space Showcase coverage in conjunction with Longford County Council.

Edgeworthstown · April 13, 2026

Shannonside FM Radio Rewards competition with €2,000 prize

Shannonside FM is running a Radio Rewards competition with €2,000 in total cash prizes over two weeks. Listeners must answer qualifying questions read out durin

Edgeworthstown · April 13, 2026

Let's Talk with Dan Duner live from Edgeworthstown

Shannonside FM's 'Let's Talk with Dan Duner' program is broadcasting live from Edgeworthstown, County Longford as part of the Dream Space Showcase coverage in c

Edgeworthstown · April 13, 2026 Also covered in Carrick-on-Shannon, Athlone

Longford Smashers volleyball club eyes division one promotion

Longford Smashers volleyball club, based at St. Mary's Community Centre in Edgeworthstown, is on the brink of promotion to division one after six years of compe

Edgeworthstown · April 13, 2026 Also covered in Carrick-on-Shannon, Athlone

Longford Smashers eye promotion to volleyball division one

The Longford Smashers volleyball club, based at St. Mary's Community Centre in Edgeworthstown, are on the verge of promotion to division one after their women's

Longford · April 13, 2026

Longford Women's organisation founded with ICA support for domestic violence

The interview revealed that the Longford ICA was one of the founding members of Longford Women's, an organisation providing support for domestic violence victim

Longford · April 13, 2026

Longford rallies for Daffodil Day, Irish Cancer Society fundraiser

Daffodil Day, the Irish Cancer Society's major annual charity fundraiser, saw strong community support across Longford town with volunteers collecting donations

Longford · April 13, 2026

Midlands Adventure Guild brings Dungeons & Dragons to the region

The Midlands Adventure Guild, a tabletop role-playing gaming group, has grown from 7 members to over 90 in just two years, with players now joining from across

Longford · April 13, 2026

Ballymoate ICA celebrates 60 years with community field day

The Ballymoate ICA Guild marked its 60th anniversary with a community event featuring traditional crafts, home baking, and activities. Members including long-st

Longford · April 13, 2026

Traditional boxty-making demonstrated at Ballymoate community event

As part of the ICA field day, volunteers demonstrated the traditional Irish potato dish boxty, showing how to prepare the ingredients and cook them in cast iron

Longford · April 13, 2026

Longford Women's domestic violence support service marks ICA partnership

The ICA in Longford was noted as a founding member of Longford Women's, an organisation providing crucial support for domestic violence, training courses, child

Longford · April 13, 2026

Longford community rallies for Daffodil Day fundraising

Longford Shopping Centre and local volunteers are actively supporting the Irish Cancer Society's Daffodil Day, with over 40 volunteers collecting donations acro

Longford · April 13, 2026

Easter Sunday reflection on women's role in Gospel and Church

A special Easter Sunday programme on Shannonside/Northern Sound features Lucy Omora discussing the women mentioned in Gospel accounts of Jesus's passion, death

Longford · April 13, 2026

Retired church warden David Catron reflects on 19 years in Longford

David Catron, who served as church warden minister in Longford for 19 years, appears on the Easter Sunday edition of 'Side by Side' to discuss his retirement an

Longford · April 13, 2026

Longford Minor Football Team Contests All-Ireland Final Against Dublin

Longford's minor football team is competing in an All-Ireland minor football final against Dublin at O'Connor Park. This is Longford's first minor final since 2

Longford · April 13, 2026

Hurtrich's Butchers finalist for prestigious Blossom Irish Food Awards

Hurtrich's Butchers in Longford, a family-run business spanning over 100 years with roots tracing back to a German master butcher who emigrated in 1907, has bee

Longford · April 13, 2026

Nicole Fox's mother campaigns for Coco's Law after daughter's death

Jackie Fox, mother of Nicole Coco Fox, discusses her campaign to introduce legislation criminalizing the sharing of intimate images without consent following he

Longford · April 13, 2026

Longford Marathon sells out ahead of event, entries up 40-50%

The Longford Marathon, now in its 22nd year of organisation, has experienced record-breaking demand with entries selling out well ahead of the event. Organiser

Longford · April 13, 2026

Accommodation shortage limiting Longford Marathon growth potential

Despite record demand for the Longford Marathon, organisers are facing a significant constraint: lack of hotel and accommodation facilities. Potential participa

Longford · April 13, 2026

Running sport boom drives Longford Marathon record participation

The explosive growth in the Longford Marathon's participation is being driven by a broader surge in running as a popular sport across Ireland. Local running clu

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