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Some Sham for one Sham: Genial Tom O’Brien remembered as one of Longford’s favourite sons Reporter: ');  '); Townies will no doubt miss hearing his famous ‘Are ya wide Sham’ greeting, however, their memories of the late Tom O’Brien, one of Longford town’s favourite sons, will live with them forever. A cloud of enormous sadness descended over the town Tom loved so well when news of his death, following a brave battle against cancer, broke yesterday, Thursday, May 6.  An immensely proud dyed-in-the wool townie, postman Tom was renowned for putting a smile on everyone's face and ...

New State Exams CEO has strong Longford links Reporter: ');  '); Family and other connections in Longford will be delighted at the news that Andrea Feeney has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the State Examinations Commission. Andrea lived and worked in Longford town some years ago when attached to the Department of Social Welfare. Based in Athlone, where she was raised and attended school, Andrea also has strong Longford roots. Her late grandfather, James Feeney, moved from Longford to Athlone many years ago, serving in the Army. James was the son of Joe Feeney who was a post...

An axe was seized at an address in Abbeylara today after gardai obtained a search warrant at Longford District Court. It follows an incident in the Teffia Park area of Longford on Wednesday evening of last ween when a man is alleged to have gotten out of a car and brandished a slash-hook , threatening […]