Over 3000 young people and 700 volunteers descended on the grounds of Longford Rugby Club for the inaugural Foróige Hype Fest last Saturday. Described as the Electric Picnic or Oxygen for younger teenagers, the event was the first of its kind to take ...

The pupils from Foxford School in Longford have been chosen to be groundsmen and women when Olympic football is played at the Ricoh Arena. The once-in-a-lifetime experience for the Year 10 pupils comes after a gruelling selection process.

Formerly of the Country Inn, Dysart. Funeral Mass will take place today at 11.00am in St. Patrick's Church, Dysart with burial afterwards in Loughnevalley Cemetery. The staff and management of the Longford Leader wish to extend their sympathies to the ...

Kym was the only Offaly player selected on the team with Limerick and Longford each having five, Louth had three while Carlow had one. It is recognition for her efforts in the league and is a just reward for a talented young player who has a very ...

By Deniese O'Flaherty Longford Town's Thomas Crawley has expressed his disappointment at his side's early exit from the FAI Cup. Town were expected to see off Leinster Senior League side Cherry Orchard in their second round tie on Sunday afternoon but ...

NON-LEAGUE side Cherry Orchard hope to get drawn against one of the big guns in the next round of the FAI Ford Cup after a shock win over Division One leaders Longford Town yesterday. Just as Premier Division table toppers Sligo Rovers were knocked out ...

Port Chester-based Longford's “Own-Made” Ice Cream celebrates its 20-year anniversary by taking a look back. From May 20 through June 20 customers can visit any Longford's Ice Cream Shop, including its shop in Old Greenwich, and enjoy a complimentary ...

The death has taken place of Paddy Denning of Derby, England and formerly of Derrycassin, Dring, Co Longford. Currently reposing at the family residence. The removal will take place this evening, Monday, at 6.45pm arriving at St. Columba's Church, ...