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Man in critical condition after being struck by van which failed to stop in Longford
The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday morning.
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Sep 11th 2017, 5:56 PM
Photos: The ISPCA is appealing for homes for 28 Jack Russell terriers
The dogs are currently being cared for at the National Animal Centre in Longford.
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Sep 8th 2017, 1:42 PM
Woman stabbed on busy street in Longford town
The woman, aged in her 30s, was rushed to hospital.
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Aug 30th 2017, 7:24 PM
'He gave us 17 golden years of memories' - funeral takes place of Damola Adetosoye
17-year-old Damola lost his life tragically on Tuesday last after getting into trouble while swimming in the River Shannon.
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Jul 22nd 2017, 3:35 PM
'A champion in heaven': Tributes paid to teenage boy who drowned in River Shannon
Damola Adetosoye got into difficulty while swimming at Harbour View, Termonbarry in Roscommon.
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Jul 19th 2017, 7:19 AM
Teenage boy drowns after accident at River Shannon harbour
Emergency services were called shortly after 5pm.
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Jul 18th 2017, 9:01 PM
Toddler hospitalised after falling from Longford apartment this morning
The infant fell from a height and was brought to Mullingar Hospital by emergency services.
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Jul 18th 2017, 2:33 PM
Mayo v Derry, Tipp v Westmeath, Donegal v Longford - GAA match tracker
It was a busy evening of qualifier action, both football and hurling.
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Jul 1st 2017, 4:20 PM
Shock Longford defeat still fuelling McManus and Monaghan
A surprise summer exit has not been forgotten by the Farney men as they head into an Ulster semi-final against Down.
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Jun 22nd 2017, 6:15 AM
Longford is getting natural gas for the first time after €3 million Center Parcs deal
The agreement with Gas Networks Ireland will provide heating fuel for the €233 million Longford Forest development.
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Jun 20th 2017, 2:50 PM
Qualifiers wrap: Wicklow leave it too late and Sligo hold out to win
Wicklow scored two late goals to give Laois a fright.
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Jun 17th 2017, 6:47 PM
Former caretaker at GAA ground charged with 144 child sexual abuse offences
The man appeared before Longford District Court this morning.
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Jun 16th 2017, 1:48 PM
'An evil person': Longford man who sexually abused four nieces jailed for 13 years
The first victim was abused around the time of her first holy communion.
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May 11th 2017, 3:39 PM
Tipperary and Longford among those to qualify for league deciders
Tipperary will meet Wexford in the Division 3 final while Longford and Wicklow will contest the Division 4 decider.
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Apr 16th 2017, 8:33 PM
Here's what Father Damo is up to, 21 years after he appeared on Father Ted
This music video starring Father Ted actor Joe Rooney tells us how he’s getting on. (Hint: Not great!)
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Mar 29th 2017, 3:18 PM
Three charged over Longford St Patrick's Day stabbing
Three males are due to appear before a special sitting of Longford District Court.
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Mar 19th 2017, 10:59 AM
Man in his 30s stabbed repeatedly by gang of youths in Longford
The incident happened just after 8.30pm last night.
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Mar 18th 2017, 10:03 AM
Boost for Dub U21s as rescheduling means O'Callaghan will be available for Leinster semi
Dessie Farrell will be able to call on the Cuala star when his side take on Longford.
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Mar 2nd 2017, 8:58 AM
Open library or open longer? Rural plan criticised for launching in library soon to have staffless hours
Sinn Féin’s Peadar Tóibín says human connectivity will be replaced by automation with staffless hours.
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Jan 23rd 2017, 2:52 PM
Man convicted of kidnapping ex-partner, jury fails to reach verdict on rape charge
The man allegedly beat and threatened the mother of his children throughout their five-year relationship.
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Dec 21st 2016, 8:07 PM
The firm behind Longford's €230m holiday park expects it to be fully booked in its first year
But Center Parcs’ Ireland director expects the first 12 months of business to be ‘a challenge’.
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Nov 27th 2016, 7:05 AM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
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Nov 16th 2016, 4:52 PM
Four gardaí hospitalised following crash during high speed chase
Two garda patrol cars crashed while in pursuit of a car which had fled a garda checkpoint
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Nov 16th 2016, 9:56 AM
Man to appear before court charged in relation to Longford stabbing death
The man is due before Mullingar District Court at 10.30am.
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Nov 3rd 2016, 6:47 AM
24-year-old man arrested over fatal stabbing in Longford town
The stabbing happened just before 12pm this morning.
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Nov 1st 2016, 7:54 PM
Mother attacked by burglars in her home this morning
The woman’s son was uninjured in the incident.
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Oct 31st 2016, 6:31 PM
8 family festivals to hit up this Halloween
Fiercesome (mostly) free fun.
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Oct 28th 2016, 12:00 PM
170 jobs to go at Co Longford factory
Cameron Ireland Ltd has said “with great regret” that manufacturing, assembly and test activities at its Longford plant are “potentially” set to cease.
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Oct 5th 2016, 6:44 PM
Man allegedly made bomb threats before visit of the Queen in 2011, trial hears
Donal Billings is charged with making bomb threats regarding a number of buses and the headquarters of Sinn Féin in May 2011.
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Oct 4th 2016, 7:00 PM
Woman dies from injuries two weeks after crash with truck
The woman died from her injuries last night.
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Sep 30th 2016, 4:14 PM
Longford hit 4 goals and recover from 9 point deficit to win All-Ireland title against Antrim
A first title since 1997 for Longford at Croke Park today.
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Sep 25th 2016, 1:42 PM
Kurtis Byrne on target again as Bohs secure narrow victory over Longford
Keith Long’s side claimed a 1-0 victory at Dalymount Park.
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Sep 23rd 2016, 10:16 PM
There's another brilliant Longford tourism video taking the absolute piss
“If there was an All-Ireland for mud, we’d win it hands down.”
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Sep 12th 2016, 8:08 AM
This Longford 'tourism' video will make you want to go there immediately
He’ll prove that Longford is not the most miserable place in Ireland.
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Aug 22nd 2016, 7:23 AM
Wexford Youths earn vital win over Longford Town in relegation six-pointer
Youths are now eight points clear of Longford at the foot of the table.
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Aug 12th 2016, 10:46 PM
Miele inspires Shamrock Rovers to 3 points as Longford go home empty-handed
The Hoops attacker scored one and set up another at Tallaght Stadium.
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Aug 5th 2016, 10:30 PM
Ireland's hottest temperature in July was recorded in Roscommon
Met Éireann data comes as the State of the Climate report shows that heat, greenhouse gases and sea levels all climbed to record highs last year.
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Aug 2nd 2016, 7:11 PM
18-year-old dies after crash with tractor
Three other people were injured in the incident.
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Jul 18th 2016, 8:31 AM
15 beautiful photos that would make anyone proud to be from Longford
Absolute scenes.
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Jul 11th 2016, 6:00 PM
Four counties are getting €3.5m for Greenway projects
Good news for Kildare, Meath, Longford and Westmeath.
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Jul 1st 2016, 3:04 PM
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