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Page: Feed: --- ## [Woman arrested and explosives seized in Dundalk](https://www.longfordleader.ie/national/woman-arrested-and-explosives-seized-in-dundalk-8936425) _2026-08-22 · Cillian Sherlock and Press Association · Longford Live_ Gardaí carried out several searches as part of an ‘investigation targeting an organised crime group’. ## [Four men appear in court after garda chase connected to burglary probe](https://www.longfordleader.ie/national/four-men-appear-in-court-after-garda-chase-connected-to-burglary-probe-8936395) _2026-08-22 · Cillian Sherlock and Press Association · Longford Live_ All four were granted bail subject to conditions. ## [Murder probe launched following death of woman in Limerick](https://www.longfordleader.ie/national/murder-probe-launched-following-death-of-woman-in-limerick-8936281) _2026-08-22 · Cillian Sherlock and Press Association · Longford Live_ Gardaí are treating the death of a woman in Limerick city as a murder. ## ['Careful restoration': New lease of life for historic Longford clock tower](https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/restoration-new-lease-of-life-for-historic-longford-clock-tower-8935274) _2026-08-22 · By The Newsroom · Longford Live_ Locals gathered to see the unveiling of Ardagh’s newly restorated Fetherston Clock Tower. ## [Over 120 incidents of hate crimes and incidents in Longford and North-Western Region](https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/crime/over-120-incidents-of-hate-related-incidents-in-longford-garda-region-8935658) _2026-08-22 · Trevor Quinn · Longford Live_ A breakdown of the figures found that a total of 13% of all callers to the Crime Victims Helpline service were from the North Western Garda division, which includes county Longford. ## [Anticipation building ahead of Abbott Longford Marathon with one 'really big change'](https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/longford-town/excitement-building-for-abbott-longford-marathon-with-one-big-change-8935642) _2026-08-22 · By The Newsroom · Longford Live_ Fiona Fenelon, the PRO of the organising committee told the Leader, said preparations for the 2026 Abbott Longford Marathon have been very positive. ## ['Greater priority' for women-led businesses in Longford and nationwide](https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/greater-priority-for-women-led-businesses-in-longford-and-nationwide-8935107) _2026-08-22 · News Reporter · Longford Live_ Women-led businesses in county Longford and across the country should be given greater priority in Budget 2027, according to Network Ireland an organisation, which represents more than 1,400 members. ## [Wrong-way crash survivor ‘cannot believe it has happened again’](https://www.longfordleader.ie/national/wrong-way-crash-survivor-cannot-believe-it-has-happened-again-8935882) _2026-08-22 · Cillian Sherlock and Press Association · Longford Live_ Five teenagers were killed when the car they were travelling in was driven the wrong way down the M9 in Co Kildare and hit another vehicle. ## [Man charged with murder of Irish woman in Australia](https://www.longfordleader.ie/national/man-charged-with-murder-of-irish-woman-in-australia-8935866) _2026-08-22 · Cillian Sherlock and Press Association · Longford Live_ It is alleged the victim and accused knew each other. ## [Lots of county Longford sunshine with temperatures to hit 20C this weekend](https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/lots-of-longford-sunshine-with-temperatures-to-hit-20c-this-weekend-8935444) _2026-08-22 · Trevor Quinn · Longford Live_ There are warm temperatures forecast in Ballymahon, Granard and Longford with temperatures in the county town ranging from 14C to 20C between 10am and 9pm on Sunday according to Met Eireann ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1SVnJN4WvtNe) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## [Longford chair Magan presents fodder survey that highlights farming feed supply risks](https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/farming/longford-chair-present-fodder-data-that-shows-farm-feed-supply-risks-8935624) _2026-08-22 · New Reporter · Longford Live_ Teagasc advisers have been completing preliminary winter fodder budgets for drystock and dairy farmer clients in county Longford and across the country. ## [PICTURES: Joy and relief for these South Longford Leaving Cert students](https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/lanesboro/pictures-joy-and-relief-for-these-south-longford-leaving-cert-students-8935064) _2026-08-21 · Tara King · Longford Live_ Lanesboro Community College Principal Hazel Hannon handed out the Leaving Cert results for the final time as she departs after 5 years in the role ## [Funerals held for teenagers killed in wrong-way motorway crash](https://www.longfordleader.ie/national/funerals-held-for-teenagers-killed-in-wrong-way-motorway-crash-8935243) _2026-08-21 · Cillian Sherlock and Press Association · Longford Live_ Joe Carthy and Alex McCarthy were among five teenagers who died when the car they were travelling in was driven the wrong way down a motorway. ## [Hair comes the bride! Popular Longford hairstylist celebrates her hen](https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/longford-town/hair-comes-the-bride-popular-longford-hairstylist-celebrates-her-hen-8935481) _2026-08-21 · By The Newsroom · Longford Live_ Longford hairstylist Monica Gorman is celebrating her hen ## [Storm Watches now available at Harney's Jewellers Longford](https://www.longfordleader.ie/sponsored-content/storm-watches-now-available-at-harneys-jewellers-longford-8935486) _2026-08-21 · Sponsored Content · Longford Live_ Visit Harneys Jewellers in Longford to discover the new STORM watch collection ## ['Our little bearded gentleman!' Thousands vote Longford’s Alfie the 2026 Nose of Tralee](https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/our-little-bearded-gentleman-thousands-vote-longfords-alfie-the-2026-nose-of-tralee-8934783) _2026-08-21 · By The Newsroom · Longford Live_ Alfie, a 17 month old miniature schnauzer from Newtownforbes, has been crowned Ireland’s Nose of Tralee ## [Unwinding of fuel excise cuts postponed](https://www.longfordleader.ie/national/unwinding-of-fuel-excise-cuts-postponed-8934269) _2026-08-21 · Cillian Sherlock and Press Association · Longford Live_ The cuts were introduced in April amid major protests. ## [Gardai investigating discovery of woman’s body in Limerick](https://www.longfordleader.ie/national/gardai-investigating-discovery-of-womans-body-in-limerick-8934972) _2026-08-21 · Cate McCurry and Press Association · Longford Live_ The body was found in an apartment on Cecil Street, gardaí said. ## [Israeli settlement proposal demands ‘robust’ response, says minister](https://www.longfordleader.ie/national/israeli-settlement-proposal-demands-robust-response-says-minister-8934893) _2026-08-21 · Cillian Sherlock and Press Association · Longford Live_ Helen McEntee has criticised an Israeli government tender for the construction of more than 1,200 housing units in the West Bank. ## [Excitement and relief in Dublin school as students learn Leaving Cert results](https://www.longfordleader.ie/national/excitement-and-relief-in-dublin-school-as-students-learn-leaving-cert-results-8934644) _2026-08-21 · Cate McCurry and Press Association · Longford Live_ The young men and women hugged each other, many overjoyed with their results. ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Gwj04X7ftJW7) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## [Water supply disruption warning for Longford town](https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/longford-town/water-supply-disruption-warning-for-longford-town-8934443) _2026-08-21 · By The Newsroom · Longford Live_ The works will affect residents of St Joseph’s Road in Longford town and surrounding areas. ## [Four arrested in probe into organised burglary gang](https://www.longfordleader.ie/national/four-arrested-in-probe-into-organised-burglary-gang-8933387) _2026-08-20 · Rebecca Black and Press Association · Longford Live_ Gardai said they believed the men were part of a group who carried out burglaries across the country. ## [Motorcyclist dies following road crash in Co Cork](https://www.longfordleader.ie/national/motorcyclist-dies-following-road-crash-in-co-cork-8933374) _2026-08-20 · Rebecca Black and Press Association · Longford Live_ It happened on the N71 at Caha pass just before 3pm on Thursday. ## [One of teens killed in motorway crash was ‘in the care of Tusla’](https://www.longfordleader.ie/national/one-of-teens-killed-in-motorway-crash-was-in-the-care-of-tusla-8933314) _2026-08-20 · Cillian Sherlock and Press Association · Longford Live_ The child and family agency also confirmed that two of the other teens who died were known to it. ## [A special place of remembrance: Midland's first baby memorial garden to open in Longford next month](https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/a-special-place-of-remembrance-midlands-first-baby-memorial-garden-to-open-in-longford-next-month-8933273) _2026-08-20 · By The Newsroom · Longford Live_ The Feather Garden, located behind the playground in Ballinalee, will officially open on Saturday, September 5 at 2pm. ## [Longford businesses shortlisted for 10th annual Irish Made Awards](https://www.longfordleader.ie/business/longford-businesses-shortlisted-for-10th-annual-irish-made-awards-8932657) _2026-08-20 · By The Newsroom · Longford Live_ Successful Longford businesses Janni Bars and Wendy Louise Designs were both shortlisted for the awards. ## [People suffering from rare disease ‘beg’ for life-changing medicine](https://www.longfordleader.ie/national/people-suffering-from-rare-disease-beg-for-life-changing-medicine-8933120) _2026-08-20 · Cate McCurry and Press Association · Longford Live_ The HSE Drugs Group decided to recommend that the drug Skyclarys, used for Friedreich’s ataxia (FA), should not be covered by the HSE. ## [Fuel Allowance return date confirmed as thousands in line for payment boost](https://www.longfordleader.ie/national/fuel-allowance-return-date-confirmed-as-thousands-in-line-for-payment-boost-8932891) _2026-08-20 · By The Newsroom · Longford Live_ The payment has increased from €33 to €38 per week following a measure introduced in Budget 2026 ## [TikTok declines to attend public hearing of media committee](https://www.longfordleader.ie/national/tiktok-declines-to-attend-public-hearing-of-media-committee-8933076) _2026-08-20 · Cillian Sherlock and Press Association · Longford Live_ The social media giant instead offered a private briefing to members of the Oireachtas committee. ## [PICTURES: Longford's St Mel's graduation night](https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/longford-town/pictures-longfords-st-mels-graduation-night-8931962) _2026-08-20 · By The Newsroom · Longford Live_ Smiles and style on St Mel’s graduation night! ## [Non-custodial Crypto Payments & Escrow (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/tydTldE9X8Ba) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto with trustless escrow, instant confirmations, and no KYC ## [Longford Pony Club marks season finale with Summer festival](https://www.longfordleader.ie/whats-on/longford-pony-club-marks-season-finale-with-summer-festival-8931742) _2026-08-20 · By The Newsroom · Longford Live_ Longford Pony Club’s End of Season Summer Festival will take place in Laurel Lodge, Kenagh, (N39EO68) on Sunday, September 6.