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FREE hearing health checks in Longford today
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (110+ words) 03 Feb 2026 9:00 AM Members of the public can avail of FREE hearing health checks in Longford today, Tuesday Feb 3. Hidden Hearing's mobile Hearing Healthcare unit will be at Longford Library in Townparks from 10am this morning until 3pm where they will be offering…...
Longford children being left on ‘long waiting list’ for ‘essential’ health services
7+ hour, 1+ min ago (602+ words) 03 Feb 2026 8:28 AM Children in County Longford are being left on a "long waiting list" for "essential" health services, the D'il has heard." Longford-Westmeath Fine Gael TD Miche'l Carrigy raised the issue during a recent "Questions on Policy or Legislation" session....
Deaths in Longford - Monday, February 2, 2026
18+ hour, 56+ min ago (1685+ words) 02 Feb 2026 8:33 PM The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his heartbroken family in Mullingar Regional Hospital on Friday, January 30, 2026 of'John Heneghan, The Clover, Creevaghmore, Ballymahon, Longford (formerly of Greene & Heneghan Tyres, Market Square, Longford). Your life was love and labour, Your…...
WATCH: Longford location features on Brinsley McNamara's Weird Ireland!
21+ hour, 30+ min ago (148+ words) Brinsley McNamara came across the Legan site while exploring the back roads of Longford 02 Feb 2026 6:00 PM A site in Legan has featured on Brinsley McNamara's Weird Ireland." The hugely popular social media account - which chronicles the weird, the wonderful, and…...
Reduce, Re-use! Longford school appeals for pre-loved uniforms
22+ hour, 27+ min ago (142+ words) 02 Feb 2026 5:00 PM Me'n Scoil Mhuire have appealed to past students to donate their uniforms back to the school." The Longford town school said they have "identified a need for pre-loved uniforms" and asked that "the Me'n Scoil Mhuire school community…...
202 year old Longford pub remains on the market following auction
1+ day, 30+ min ago (391+ words) Today's live auction of Clarke's Bar, as hosted by DNG's Evan Connaughton in the presence of solicitor Brendan Noone from Connellan and Noone Solicitors 02 Feb 2026 10:00 AM A well-known 202 year old pub has been withdrawn from auction and remains on the…...
PICTURES | Longford Association in London celebrates 70th anniversary in memorable style
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (1353+ words) ["Special night at Clayton Hotel, Chiswick, London filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable moments"]...
RIP: Longford and Ballymahon GAA mourns sad passing of 1960s goalkeeping star John Heneghan
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (491+ words) 01 Feb 2026 9:00 AM RIP: "A Louth and proud man" who left an enduring legacy in Longford: Owen Johnston lived his life very simply and honestly John, of The Clover, Creevaghmore, Ballymahon, passed to his eternal reward peacefully, surrounded by his heartbroken…...
Free Street Performance and Spectacle-making training launches in Longford
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (408+ words) People in Longford will have the opportunity to participate in the training delivered by Spraoi Waterford, a nationally recognised spectacle production company 31 Jan 2026 4:00 PM Longford Arts Office, in partnership with six local authority Arts Offices, has announced a four-day training…...
'Running out of road': Judge gives drunk and disorderly Longford defendant a final warning
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (280+ words) 31 Jan 2026 6:00 PM A north Longford man, who appeared in court on a public order breach while a suspended prison sentence was hanging over him, has been warned by a judge he is 'running out of road'. Gary Gilchriest of 7 Colmcille…...