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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

Down's Liam Kerr goes on the attack with Longford's Bryan Masterson giving chase

Down up the gears to march into last eight

Down have made it into the final eight of the Tailteann Cup with a surging second half win over Longford at Páirc Esler in Newry.

Football • 11 Jun 23

Aaron Amond chipped in with a crucial late score for Carlow

Strong finish helps Carlow to finally see off Longford

A strong display from Carlow saw them claim a deserved win over Longford and secure a home game in the preliminary quarter-final of the Tailteann Cup.

Football • 04 Jun 23

Longford up and running after seeing off Wicklow

Longford recorded their first win of the Tailteann Cup with a 3-17 to 2-09 victory over Wicklow at Glennon Bros Pearse Park.

Football • 20 May 23

Brian Donovan bagged 1-02 fo the victors

Limerick start Tailteann quest with win over Longford

Limerick started their Tailteann Cup campaign with a 2-16 to 1-16 win over Longford at the TUS Gaelic Grounds.

Football • 13 May 23

Jack McEvoy of Offaly in action against Michael Quinn and Jack Macken of Longford

Allen the match winner as Offaly squeak past Longford

A point from substitute Bernard Allen proved to be the difference as Offaly defeated neighbours Longford to advance to the quarter-finals of the Leinster Championship.

Football • 09 Apr 23

Darragh Doherty struck Longford's second goal early in the second half

Relegated Longford conclude poor campaign with a win

Already condemned to drop down to Division 4, Longford at least managed to conclude their eight-year stint in Division 3 with a win as they overcame Antrim by five points in Glennon Brothers Pearse Park.

Football • 26 Mar 23

Liam Kerr's late penalty proved crucial in Newry

Longford relegated as Down pull away late on

Longford will play Division 4 football next season following a lacklustre affair at Páirc Esler in Newry where the hosts Down pulled away in the finish to win by five points.

Football • 18 Mar 23

Offaly closing on safety as Longford woes continue

A goal from substitute Jack Bryant in the 55th minute proved to be crucial as Offaly all but secured their Division 3 status, leaving Longford in a perilous position.

Football • 05 Mar 23

Longford rescue a point against unfortunate Tipperary

A point from Oran Kenny deep in stoppage time earned Longford a draw against Tipperary in the bottom of the table Division 3 clash in Glennon Brothers Pearse Park.

Football • 26 Feb 23

Conor Madden kicked 0-04 after being introduced in the second half in the 11-point defeat of Longford

Cavan condemn Longford to another heavy defeat

Cavan sit atop of Division 3 after a third successive victory, the latest being a comfortable 1-19 to 0-11 win over Longford at Kingspan Breffni Park.

Football • 20 Feb 23

Luke Loughlin plundered 1-01 in Westmeath's rout of Longford in the midlands derby

Westmeath turn on style to crush sorry Longford

A dominant second half display saw Westmeath inflict a heavy defeat on neighbours Longford at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park.

Football • 05 Feb 23

Sean Quigley helped Fermanagh to a round one win over Longford

Fermanagh power past Longford for opening day win

A power-packed first half from the impressive home side pushed Fermanagh to a deserved 0-15 to 0-08 Division 3 victory over Longford in Ederney.

Football • 28 Jan 23

The Longford team celebrate with the O'Byrne Cup

Reynolds on fire as Longford claim O'Byrne Cup

Dessie Reynolds powered Longford to their fourth O'Byrne Cup title in their history with a punishing hat-trick that earned the Midlanders a 10-point victory over Louth at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park.

Football • 21 Jan 23

Darren Clarke will aim to help the St Mary's side to a provincial victory on Sunday

Veteran Clarke ready to fulfil dream with Ardee

Ahead of their first Leinster game in 27 years, Darren Clarke reflects on how it felt to finally secure a Louth title.

Football • 23 Oct 22

Penalty helps Colmcille to win over St Columba's

Colmcille captured their first Longford senior title since 2008 with a dramatic win over reigning champions St Columba's at Pearse Park.

Football • 09 Oct 22

Paddy Christie spent the last three years working with Tipperary

Paddy Christie appointed Longford football manager

Former Dublin star Paddy Christie has been appointed as the new Longford senior football manager on a three-year term.

Football • 27 Aug 22

Billy O'Loughlin cited a changing work schedule for his decision to step down

Billy O'Loughlin leaves Longford post after one season

Billy O'Loughlin has resigned as Longford senior football manager.

Football • 21 Jul 22

The Longford boss got to oversee just wo championship games in 2022

O'Loughlin: Walls are closing in on the provincials

Longford manager Billy O'Loughlin has again expressed his dissatisfaction with the provincial system, saying that the Leinster championship has "so little competitive balance".

Football • 03 Jun 22