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'She was going to kill me': Child, 8, gives evidence of alleged stabbing by mother
13/01/2026

'She was going to kill me': Child, 8, gives evidence of alleged stabbing by mother

Neither parties involved in the case can be named to protect the identity of the child

Diageo confirms price of pint of Guinness will be increased from next month
13/01/2026

Diageo confirms price of pint of Guinness will be increased from next month

The Vintners Federation of Ireland has slammed the decision saying 'pubs are already struggling'

Uisce Éireann working this evening to restore full water supply for a Longford village
13/01/2026

Uisce Éireann working this evening to restore full water supply for a Longford village

The water outage occurred in Newtownforbes

RIP: Long serving Longford councillor remembered as ‘a wonderful man’ and ‘great worker’
13/01/2026

RIP: Long serving Longford councillor remembered as ‘a wonderful man’ and ‘great worker’

Late Seamus Finnan, Kilnasavogue, Longford town, Co Longford served on Longford County Council from 1967 to 1999

Throwback Tuesday | Quinn masters D-Kube in huge fundraiser for north Longford school
13/01/2026

Throwback Tuesday | Quinn masters D-Kube in huge fundraiser for north Longford school

Killeen National School has been embarking on a massive fundraiser to improve their facilities and develop a new astroturf pitch

Longford IFA and Gardaí at the launch of dog control campaign ahead of lambing season
13/01/2026

Longford IFA and Gardaí at the launch of dog control campaign ahead of lambing season

The campaign aims to promote responsible dog ownership in rural areas

'Do not use' - Marks and Spencer issue Irish recall as product can cause 'burns, lacerations'
13/01/2026

'Do not use' - Marks and Spencer issue Irish recall as product can cause 'burns, lacerations'

Customers are urged to stop using the product immediately

Throwback Tuesday: Super 'Stars in my Eye' show lights up Longford stage
13/01/2026

Throwback Tuesday: Super 'Stars in my Eye' show lights up Longford stage

Instagram users across Ireland urged to be aware amid surge in scam attacks
13/01/2026

Instagram users across Ireland urged to be aware amid surge in scam attacks

Targeted scams are designed to trick people into handing over logins, verification codes, or payment details

Preserving history: information sought for the Streete Vintage Show's 25th anniversary book
13/01/2026

Preserving history: information sought for the Streete Vintage Show's 25th anniversary book

Streete Vintage Show and Family Day has grown from a local gathering into one of the premier vintage events in the Midlands

Eyes down!! Bingo returns to Longford's Temperance Hall
13/01/2026

Eyes down!! Bingo returns to Longford's Temperance Hall

Shake off those January blues and come along to Longford bingo on Tuesday, January 13 at 8pm

Throwback Tuesday | Longford's Laura Doyle brings a supportive audience to book launch
13/01/2026

Throwback Tuesday | Longford's Laura Doyle brings a supportive audience to book launch

The book launch took place in the Athena Cafe

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