Longford Rugby participation surges from 60 to 400 kids in years
Aegon Clarke, Community Club Rugby Officer (CCRO) with Longford Rugby, has overseen a dramatic increase in youth participation through school outreach programs.
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Simon Easterby linked with Wales coaching role post-Six Nations
There is speculation that Simon Easterby, who is understood to be resident in Wales, may be approached for the Wales rugby coaching position following this Six
Sam Prendergast praised for clutch performance in Six Nations debut
Ireland rugby player Sam Prendergast received praise for his performance in his first Six Nations match, particularly in the second half after tactical adjustme
14-year-old Joe Shannon plays World No. 23 in Snooker Shootout
Longford snooker prodigy Joe Shannon, 14, became the youngest Irish player to compete in a professional snooker match at the Snooker Shootout, facing World No.
Lost racing pigeons returned after community alert
When a pigeon racer lost several birds, a public call-out on the Joe Fendinen Show led to pigeons being returned by members of the public. The incident highligh
Easter Sunday reflections on women in gospel accounts
Lucy Omora is featuring the women mentioned in the gospel accounts of Jesus's passion, death and resurrection as part of Shannonside FM's Easter Sunday programm
Retired church minister David Catron interviewed on Easter and retirement
David Catron, a retired church wiring minister who served in Longford for 19 years, is being interviewed on Shannonside FM's Side by Side programme on Easter Su
Vatican report calls for expanded roles for women in church
The Vatican published its final report from the Synod Study Group in March examining women's participation in the church. The report calls for expanded roles fo
Hurtrich's Butcher Shop nominated for Blossom Food Awards
Hurtrich's, a family-run butcher business in Longford with over 100 years of history, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the prestigious Blossom Food Awards.
Coco's Law being taught in schools as online safety measure
The assistant garda commissioner has announced that Coco's Law—named after Nicole 'Coco' Fox who died by suicide in 2018 following online bullying—is now being
Nicole Fox's mother launches major anti-bullying campaign nationwide
Jackie Fox, mother of Nicole Fox who died in 2018 following severe online and physical bullying, has campaigned extensively across Ireland to introduce Coco's L
Mental health services criticised for dismissing bullied teenager's concerns
Jackie Fox has revealed that when her daughter Nicole attended CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services), a clinician dismissed her serious concerns a
Longford Marathon celebrates 22 years with record entries
The Longford Marathon, now in its 22nd year, has sold out ahead of the event with entries up 40-50% compared to previous years. Organiser Fiona Fennell credits
Longford Marathon faces accommodation shortage limiting growth
Despite record entries and popularity, the Longford Marathon is being held back from reaching its full potential due to a shortage of hotel accommodation in the
Longford Rugby grows from 60 kids to 400 through school programmes
Aegon Clarke, a CCRO (Community Coach Rugby Outreach) with Longford Rugby, has overseen a dramatic expansion of youth participation in the sport. Through a stru
14-year-old Longford snooker star takes on World No. 23
Joe Shannon, a 14-year-old snooker player from Longford, became the youngest Irish player to compete in a professional match when he faced World No. 23 Robert W
Lost racing pigeons recovered thanks to community help
When three racing pigeons went missing from the Western County Racing Pigeon Club a few months ago, community members helped locate and return them. The inciden
New N5 bypass opens, transforming French Park and Strokestown
A major 7-kilometre bypass of French Park and Strokestown on the N5 has opened to traffic after years of planning and construction. The €69 million project was
N5 French Park bypass opens after 19 months ahead of schedule
A major 7-kilometre bypass around French Park and Sheepdwalk on the N5 has officially opened to traffic, delivering significant safety improvements and better c
Mass celebrates 50th anniversary of School Boards of Management
A special Mass was held in Boyle during the week to mark the 50th anniversary of School Boards of Management. Church leaders including Sister Mary Richardson (d
Western County Racing Pigeon Club seeks new members
The Western County Racing Pigeon Club, based in Tulsk, County Longford, is looking to grow its membership. The club currently has around 15-20 members and organ
Centenary celebration for legendary Irish boatbuilder Jimmy Fury
Mount Plunkett in Roscommon will mark the 100th birthday of Jimmy Fury on March 29th, widely regarded as one of Ireland's greatest boatbuilders. His estate has
Roscommon Community College wins six All Ireland drama awards
Students from Roscommon Community College have won six All Ireland awards at the drama finals, including first place overall for their production of 'The Magdal
Historic printing press returns to Strokestown after 30 years
The Strokestown Development Heritage Group has successfully brought home a historic printing press that operated the Strokestown Democrat newspaper from 1907 to
Strokestown Development Heritage Group examining local well as heritage project
The Strokestown Development Heritage Group has received confirmation that a local well will be opened up and examined as part of their broader heritage preserva
Historic printing press returns home to Strokestown after 30 years
The Strokestown Development Heritage Group has successfully brought home a historic printing press that was used to publish the Strokestown Democrat newspaper f
Strokestown Democrat: pioneering nationalist newspaper 1907-1948
The Strokestown Democrat was founded in 1907 by brothers Paddy and Owen Moran and operated until 1948, publishing nationalist content during a sensitive period
Strokestown well to be opened and examined by authorities
The Strokestown Development Heritage Group has received confirmation that a local well will be opened up and examined. This is part of the group's broader effor
Initiative supports farmers' mental health through succession planning
A new March initiative called 'Taking Stock' is supporting farmers and their families by focusing on succession planning, stress reduction, and mental health. T
Financial Planning Key to Farmer Mental Health and Succession Planning
Agriview programme featuring financial advisor Gary Green discusses how proper financial management, succession planning, and digital literacy can reduce stress
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