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# Longford

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Fianna Fáil councillor becomes first African-Irish woman to be appointed mayor in Ireland
Uruemu Adejinmi has been elected Cathaoirleach of the Longford Municipal District.
Center Parcs plans major expansion of its Longford resort
The tourist spot plans to spend €80m to €85m adding 200 lodges and developing existing facilities.
Huge setback for Munster champs Tipperary with relegation to Division 4 after loss to Longford
Elsewhere today Antrim claimed Division 4 football promotion.
McGuigan stars with 0-8 as Derry clinch top spot and Cavan face fight to avoid drop
Fermanagh drew with Longford to clinch the other promotion play-off spot from Division 3 North.
Three people arrested after man injured during Longford burglary
Two men, aged in their 20s and 40s, and one woman, aged in her 20s, were arrested and taken to Longford Garda Station.
Judge orders 'outrageous' Longford wedding party organisers to court to explain 'flagrant' breach of Covid guidelines
The judge described the cases as “scandalous”.
Man due in court over dangerous driving incident that left garda hospitalised
Both the driver and the garda were taken to Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore for treatment on Monday.
Man (30s) arrested over Longford hit-and-run that left garda hospitalised
The incident happened at Ardnacassa on Monday afternoon.
GSOC investigation launched after man and garda hospitalised following crash in Longford
The incident happened at the Ardnacassa estate at around 4pm.
Volkswagen car and financial documents seized after six searches in Longford
Eight dogs were taken into the care of the local Dog Warden.
Man to appear in court after gardaí seize €130,000 of cannabis from growhouse
Gardaí found “a sophisticated cannabis growhouse” in two bedrooms and a basement.
Woman (30s) arrested after €48,000 worth of cannabis seized in Longford
The seizure was made after a search was carried out in Glebe this morning.
Longford to pull the plug on Sunday's 'dead rubber' game against Cork
Ahead of this weekend’s scheduled fixture, Longford officials informed Cork of their plans today.
Teenage boy missing from Longford located by Gardaí
Corey Farrell was reported missing from Edgeworthstown earlier this month.
'My priorities have changed slightly' - Longford star Quinn confirms he is stepping away for 2020 season
‘One of the main reasons for playing has always been the joy and excitement it brings my family and friends but in these circumstances, it would do anything but that.’
Center Parcs Longford closing until 30 October as Level 3 restrictions kick in
A statement from the company apologised to all those who had plans to visit in the coming weeks.
Longford champions win DRA appeal over 48-week ban
Killoe Emmet Óg are now free to return to feature in the senior football championship.
Man charged in relation to aggravated burglary and robbery at school in Longford
The man is due to appear before a special sitting of Longford District Court this evening.
Newborn kittens abandoned in plastic bag taken into ISPCA care
The kittens were found by gardaí near a cemetery in Co Longford.
'A real and pending concern': Probe into re-appearance of invasive fish species in Shannon tributary
Chub have been spotted by Inland Fisheries Ireland in the River Inny.
Caravans, vehicles, and cash seized in Criminal Assets Bureau raid on 16 premises in Longford
Sixteen searches were carried out, including 12 residential premises, three commercial premises, and one professional premises.
Man (34) in critical condition after car he was travelling in struck ditch in Co Longford
The incident occurred on the R392 at Foigha near Ballymahon at 6.30pm.
Gardaí discover concealed door leading to cannabis grow houses in Tipperary apartment
Gardaí have made three seizures in the last 24 hours.
Garda receives facial injuries in attack during Longford search operation
The incident happened late last week.
Man and woman charged over spate of burglaries in Longford
Suspected stolen property and a vehicle were seized by gardaí yesterday.
Witness appeal after man and woman arrested over spate of burglaries in Longford
Suspected stolen property and a vehicle were seized by gardaí earlier today.
Five men arrested and charged over violent incidents in Longford
All five are set to appear before Longford District Court this morning.
'These are uncharted waters' - How an intercounty manager responds to a GAA shutdown
Longford’s Padraic Davis talks to The42 at a time of great uncertainty.
Three men due in court over shooting and stabbing incidents in Co Galway last year
The three men were arrested in Co Longford this morning.
Gardaí appeal for witnesses to arson attack on Longford home
The five occupants of the house were sleeping when the attack occurred.
1-4 for rising star Archer as late goals help Dublin U20s into Leinster semi-final with 10-point win
Tom Gray’s side eventually got the better of a battling Longford side at Parnell Park.
Shots fired at house in Longford
The incident took place yesterday evening.
Garda appeal after house shot at on two occasions in four days in Longford
The incidents occurred in the Corboy area of Edgeworthstown.
Gardaí investigating after horse stabbed to death in 'horrendous' attack
The attack took place in a stables in Longford.
Quinn goal decisive as Longford beat Offaly to win O'Byrne Cup
Padraic Davis’ side were four points winners in Tullamore.
Late goal seals victory for O'Connor's Kildare as Meath hit 4-16 against Laois
There were five O’Byrne cup games down for decision today.
Man in his 30s dies after road crash in Co Longford
The incident occurred shortly before 2am.
Rising gang violence has seen armed officers sent to Longford - but is the Garda crackdown working?
TheJournal.ie visited Longford this month to talk to locals, gardaí and local representatives.
Longford emergency services rescue horse trapped in bog drain
Sergeant is currently recuperating at the Hungry House Outside sanctuary.
Gardaí seize 34,000 illegally imported cigarettes and tobacco products
The seizure was made during a search at Rathcline Court, Lanesborough in Co Longford.