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Digitisation of Pakenham Papers to be unveiled

Longford County Council and the County Longford Historical Society are set to unveil the digitisation of the Pakenham Papers during Heritage Week 2022. The event takes place in Longford Library at 7.30pm on Wednesday, August 17, with all welcome to ...

16 Aug 2022 at 11:33

Scotland

Culture sector facing ‘perfect storm’ of cost pressures, MSPs warned

Rising costs are creating a “perfect storm” for Scotland’s cultural organisations, with up to a quarter facing insolvency in the next few months, MSPs have heard. The chief executive of Creative Scotland said problems are particularly bad for ...

06 Oct 2022 at 13:22

Longfordleader

An Garda Síochána centenary exhibition comes to County Longford

An exhibition celebrating the centenary of An Garda Síochána will open in Granard Community Library on Monday, October 17, at 7.30 pm. All are welcome to attend. This is a joint-project by Longford County Library, Heritage and Archives ...

15 Oct 2022 at 08:33

World

Berlin to start repatriating looted art to Nigeria this year

The body overseeing Berlin’s public museums has said it will begin repatriating hundreds of Benin Bronzes this year, after finalising an agreement with Nigeria on the return of the objects that were stolen from Africa during colonial ...

25 Aug 2022 at 17:12

Longfordleader

Launch of County Longford Historical Society journal Teathbha

It’s that time of year again when you can look forward to the launch of another crowded and interesting edition of Teathbha, the journal of County Longford Historical Society. The journal will be launched on Monday, November 28 at ...

21 Nov 2022 at 08:33

Scotland

Museum adds to Highland dress collection to tell story of modern tartan

National Museums Scotland has acquired eight outfits from contemporary Highland dress designers in a bid to tell the story of tartan in the 21st century. They have been added to the national collection of Highland dress, which ...

28 Jul 2023 at 00:01

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Longford Historical Society: Lecture on the 1923 general election

Lecture on the 1923 general election County Longford Historical Society will host a lecture by Dr Mel Farrell on the 1923 general election on Tuesday, 15 August, at 7.30pm in Longford Library. The general election of August ...

12 Aug 2023 at 11:33

Local News

Launch of Ballinamuck 225th Commemoration weekend takes place this week

The committee behind the planning of a commemoration to one of the most crucial turning points in Irish history will unveil the programme this Saturday. Ballinamuck 225th Commemoration promises to be a weekend of family ...

08 Aug 2023 at 12:33

Local News

Calling out for the Clan McCabe Rally

McCabes from across longford are being invited across the county border to the annual Clan McCabe Rally to be held, under the auspices of the Clan Mc Cabe Society, on Sunday, August 20, 2023 in the Slieve Russell Hotel,...

09 Aug 2023 at 12:33

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Longford events for National Heritage Week

Next week is National Heritage Week 2023 and all across Longford volunteers are putting together free events to highlight the importance of heritage to our communities. National Heritage Week aims to encourage members ...

05 Aug 2023 at 16:33

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Leitrim project highlighted new booklet celebrating 25 years of Heritage Officer work

A special Heritage Council publication featuring stories from heritage officers in every county is being launched today to mark 25 years since the Heritage Officer Network was founded. ‘Opening the door to Ireland’s ...

15 Jan 2024 at 11:33

Thefts of historic stone and objects from museums and galleries on the rise

Thefts of historic stone as well as cultural objects from museums, art galleries and stately homes are on the rise, according to a new report. Stone thefts rose by 9% in 2022, with reports of offenders disguising ...

13 Mar 2024 at 12:05

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