In this Longford Leader trip Down Memory Lane, we recall a decade ago when Ireland and Liverpool soccer legend John Aldridge visited Longford and when hundreds of cycling enthusiasts saddled up for the 2012 Longford Cycle Tour. Here is a selection of photos for you to enjoy from both events. Don't forget to tag and share with your friends!

placeholder image — In this Longford Leader trip Down Memory Lane, we recall a decade ago when Ireland and Liverpool soccer legend John Aldridge visited Longford and when hundreds of cycling enthusiasts saddled up for the 2012 Longford Cycle Tour. Here is a selection of photos for you to enjoy from both events. Don't forget to tag and share with your friends!

Down Memory Lane | Longford Cycle Tour fun and Irish soccer legend drops by for a pint in 2012

Managing Editor

Published 19th Jun 2022, 21:33 GMT

Caption: Liam Eivers, Padraig Smith and Brian Eivers pictured before the start of for 2012 Longford Cycle Tour at the Mall Complex.

5.

Caption: Liam Eivers, Padraig Smith and Brian Eivers pictured before the start of for 2012 Longford Cycle Tour at the Mall Complex.

Caption: Martin Foley, John Aldridge and Simon Dowd

6.

Caption: Martin Foley, John Aldridge and Simon Dowd

Caption: Johnny Nevin swaps his taxi for his bike for the 2012 Longford Cycle Tour last at the Mall Complex

7.

Caption: Johnny Nevin swaps his taxi for his bike for the 2012 Longford Cycle Tour last at the Mall Complex

Caption: Niall, Gary and Aaron Donnelly, Mathew Duffy with John Aldridge

8.

Caption: Niall, Gary and Aaron Donnelly, Mathew Duffy with John Aldridge

Longford Down Memory Lane

© 2026 Formpress Publishing LTD. All rights reserved.Terms and Conditions Privacy notice