Barracks to go on the market

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

The Department of Defence has confirmed that Longford's Connolly Barracks will be put on the market next year. Just this time last year, it was announced by the Minister for Finance, Brian Lenihan that the Government had decided to reduce the number of army barracks in the country. [Read On..]

Lincoln's Longford links explored

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Former American President Abraham Lincoln's late wife carried strong Longford links, historical experts have claimed.The wife of the United States' 16th President, Mary Ann Todd became America's First Lady after what some records describe as a "hesitant two year courtship". [Read On...]

National Awards to Volunteers 2009

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

The National Awards to Volunteers will take place early 2010. We hope that clubs and organisations will nominate from categories applicable to their local area. The award winners will be selected by a committee chaired by Olympic gold medal winner Ronnie Delany. [Read On...]

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