Longford Smashers eye promotion to volleyball division one
The Longford Smashers volleyball club, based at St. Mary's Community Centre in Edgeworthstown, are on the verge of promotion to division one after their women's
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Longford Women's organisation founded with ICA support for domestic violence
The interview revealed that the Longford ICA was one of the founding members of Longford Women's, an organisation providing support for domestic violence victim
Longford rallies for Daffodil Day, Irish Cancer Society fundraiser
Daffodil Day, the Irish Cancer Society's major annual charity fundraiser, saw strong community support across Longford town with volunteers collecting donations
Midlands Adventure Guild brings Dungeons & Dragons to the region
The Midlands Adventure Guild, a tabletop role-playing gaming group, has grown from 7 members to over 90 in just two years, with players now joining from across
Ballymoate ICA celebrates 60 years with community field day
The Ballymoate ICA Guild marked its 60th anniversary with a community event featuring traditional crafts, home baking, and activities. Members including long-st
Traditional boxty-making demonstrated at Ballymoate community event
As part of the ICA field day, volunteers demonstrated the traditional Irish potato dish boxty, showing how to prepare the ingredients and cook them in cast iron
Longford Women's domestic violence support service marks ICA partnership
The ICA in Longford was noted as a founding member of Longford Women's, an organisation providing crucial support for domestic violence, training courses, child
Longford community rallies for Daffodil Day fundraising
Longford Shopping Centre and local volunteers are actively supporting the Irish Cancer Society's Daffodil Day, with over 40 volunteers collecting donations acro
Easter Sunday reflection on women's role in Gospel and Church
A special Easter Sunday programme on Shannonside/Northern Sound features Lucy Omora discussing the women mentioned in Gospel accounts of Jesus's passion, death
Retired church warden David Catron reflects on 19 years in Longford
David Catron, who served as church warden minister in Longford for 19 years, appears on the Easter Sunday edition of 'Side by Side' to discuss his retirement an
Longford Minor Football Team Contests All-Ireland Final Against Dublin
Longford's minor football team is competing in an All-Ireland minor football final against Dublin at O'Connor Park. This is Longford's first minor final since 2
Hurtrich's Butchers finalist for prestigious Blossom Irish Food Awards
Hurtrich's Butchers in Longford, a family-run business spanning over 100 years with roots tracing back to a German master butcher who emigrated in 1907, has bee
Nicole Fox's mother campaigns for Coco's Law after daughter's death
Jackie Fox, mother of Nicole Coco Fox, discusses her campaign to introduce legislation criminalizing the sharing of intimate images without consent following he
Longford Marathon sells out ahead of event, entries up 40-50%
The Longford Marathon, now in its 22nd year of organisation, has experienced record-breaking demand with entries selling out well ahead of the event. Organiser
Accommodation shortage limiting Longford Marathon growth potential
Despite record demand for the Longford Marathon, organisers are facing a significant constraint: lack of hotel and accommodation facilities. Potential participa
Running sport boom drives Longford Marathon record participation
The explosive growth in the Longford Marathon's participation is being driven by a broader surge in running as a popular sport across Ireland. Local running clu
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.
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
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