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Garvan Jones made a four-point contribution to Fermanagh's 18-point win over Longford

Fermanagh take first win over toothless Longford

Fermanagh registered their first win in the Tailteann Cup with a facile victory over a poor Longford at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park.

Football • 18 May

Defender Paddy Fox is in his eighth season with Longford

Fox control crucial as Longford seek Tailteann jolt

Longford need a result against Fermanagh on Sunday to boost their chances of Tailteann Cup progression

Football • 17 May

Kevin Quinn sealed the deal for Wicklow with a goal in the second period of extra time

Normal time equaliser set up Wicklow win over Longford

Wicklow continued their winning streak over Longford in the Leinster SFC with a six point win over the Midlanders in Glennon Brothers Pearse Park after extra-time.

Football • 07 Apr

Carlow crush Longford to get back on track

After successive defeats to Wicklow, Limerick and Wexford, Carlow bounced back with a convincing 2-20 to 0-14 Allianz Football League Division 4 win over Longford.

Football • 15 Mar

Longford hang on for victory in London

Longford held off a late London resurgence in the final five minutes to claim their first away win of 2025 with a one-point victory in the English capital.

Football • 02 Mar

Joe Prendergast scored one of Wicklow's two goals

Wicklow too strong for Longford in Aughrim

Wicklow secured a fine victory over Longford in Echelon Park, Aughrim, on what was the one-hundred-year anniversary of the first ever meeting between the two sides.

Football • 16 Feb

Michael Freaney buries Tipperary's third goal in their dramatic one-point win over Longford

Russell two-pointer sees Tipp pip Longford at the death

A Mark Russell two-pointer in added time rescued a win for Tipperary from the jaws of defeat against a luckless Longford side in a thrilling National Football League Division 4 clash at Clonmel Sportsfield on Saturday afternoon.

Football • 01 Feb

Carey two-pointer salvages late draw for Longford

A two-point free from the boot of debutant Matthew Carey earned Longford a share of the spoils against Limerick in this Allianz Football League Division 4 clash at a wet and miserable Glennon Brothers Pearse Park.

Football • 26 Jan

Robbie Smyth goaled shortly Colmcille raised a green flag in the second half (file image)

Smyth shines as Abbeylara end 18-year wait in Longford

Robbie Smyth scored 1-04 as Abbeylara won the Longford SFC title for the first time since 2006, defeating Colmcille 2-10 to 1-07.

Football • 26 Oct 24

Replay required as Abbeylara and Colmcille finish level

A point from the influential Robbie Smyth earned Abbeylara a deserved draw - 0-12 to 1-09 - in the Longford SFC final at Glennnon Bros Pearse Park

Football • 13 Oct 24

Carrickedmond have appealed another decision of the Longford CCC

Longford saga rages on as Carrickedmond launch appeal

The Longford SFC continues to be assailed by controversy as Carrickedmond, the club at the heart of the recent saga surrounding a miscounted scoreline, have appealed another decision of the county's CCC.

Football • 24 Sep 24

Mike Solan has been handed a three-year term in Longford

Ex-Mayo U21 boss Solan appointed new Longford manager

Former All-Ireland U21 winning manager Mike Solan is the new Longford senior football manager

Football • 27 Aug 24

Mickey Quinn made his Longford debut in 2012

Quinn announces Longford retirement

Former Longford captain Mickey Quinn has announced his inter-county retirement.

Football • 19 Jul 24

Fermanagh players and backroom team celebrate with Lory Meagher Cup

First-half dominance seals Lory Meagher for Fermanagh

A strong first-half proved pivotal as Fermanagh overcame Longford by five points in their entertaining Lory Meagher Cup Final at Croke Park on Sunday afternoon.

Hurling • 02 Jun 24

Barry McNulty was the match-winner for Leitrim

Leitrim down Longford with stoppage-time McNulty free

A stoppage-time free from Barry McNulty saw Leitrim record a narrow one-point win over neighbours Longford in the Tailteann Cup at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park.

Football • 19 May 24

Kildare's Paddy Woodgate hit the net twice against Longford

Kildare take out frustrations on on sorry Longford

Kildare had 13 different scorers as they put the miserable season behind them with a resounding victory over Longford at their centre of excellence at Manguard Park.

Football • 12 May 24

The stand at Manguard Park in Hawkfield, Kildare

Kildare aim to bounce back in front of just 1,200 fans

Kildare's Tailteann Cup opener against Longford will have a capacity of just 1,200 fans after the county opted to host the fixture at their centre of excellence in Hawkfield.

Football • 08 May 24

Victory not enough for Wexford in promotion race

Wexford posted a fourth emphatic league victory on the trot, but promotion eluded them in the Allianz Football League Division 4 following Sunday's high-stakes duel with Longford at Chadwicks Wexford Park.

Football • 24 Mar 24

Daniel Reynolds clipped over 0-02 from play as Longford accounted for Carlow

Longford see off Carlow to tee up promotion showdown

Longford's promotion hopes are very much in their own hands after this victory over Carlow in Glennon Brothers Pearse Park.

Football • 16 Mar 24

Cathal McCabe notched the game's only goal as Longford overcame neighbours Leitrim

Longford boost promotion chances with win over Leitrim

The race for promotion in Division 4 is heating up after Longford defeated their neighbours Leitrim at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park.

Football • 03 Mar 24

Daniel Mimnagh scored one of the Longford goals

Longford grind out another win over London

Longford made it successive victories in Allianz Football League Division 4 with an eight point win over a dogged London side in Glennon Brothers Pearse Park.

Football • 25 Feb 24

Laois goalkeeper Killian Roche hit three points from play, as well as two frees, in the Division 4 victory over Longford

Goalkeeper Roche leads the way as Laois open with a win

Laois got their Division 4 campaign underway with a valuable home win over Longford at Laois Hire O'Moore Park.

Football • 27 Jan 24

Colm Basquel in action against Darren Gallagher and Joseph Hagan, 12 of Longford

Longford beat the Dubs to retain O'Byrne Cup

Paddy Christie got one over his native county as Longford secured back-to-back Dioralyte O'Byrne Cup senior football titles at the expense of a largely second-string Dublin.

Football • 20 Jan 24

Cillian Ó Curraoin breaks away from Donal Casey

GAA round-up: Galway pip Leitrim, Longford into final

Galway and Longford advanced to deciders in Connacht and Leinster respectively

Football • 12 Jan 24

The new site is adjacent to Pearse Park on the outskirts of Longford Town

Longford plan €1m centre of excellence on 32-acre site

Longford GAA has purchased 32 acres of land for a new €1m centre of excellence to develop future generations of male and female players.

Football • 20 Jul 23