# Longford Town

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2022

# talk of the town

Longford Town have named Stephen Henderson as their new manager

Henderson replaces Gary Cronin as boss of the Midlands club.

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Nov 24th 2022, 11:26 AM

# Playoffs

Waterford take control of Treaty tie but Galway and Longford on a knife edge

First Division playoff series underway as season reaches a thrilling conclusion.

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Oct 26th 2022, 10:01 PM

# Longford Town

Man charged in relation to seizure of €110k of drugs and almost €30k in cash in Longford

The drugs and cash were seized during the search of two houses in Longford Town yesterday.

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Oct 5th 2022, 9:25 PM

# cup wrap

Second-half blitz sees Dundalk past Longford on night of no shocks in FAI Cup first round

There were a series of one-sided scorelines as the Cup got underway.

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Jul 29th 2022, 9:55 PM

# LOI

Late header earns draw for Longford Town against Cork City

Karl Chambers grabbed the equaliser in the 85th minute.

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Jun 18th 2022, 9:49 PM

# teenager arrested

Teenager arrested following public order incident at League of Ireland match in Longford

The incident itself occurred within the away section of the stadium.

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Jun 11th 2022, 1:44 PM

# LOI

Crowd trouble overshadows game as Longford and Bray play out drab draw

It finished 1-1 at Bishopsgate.

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Jun 10th 2022, 11:29 PM

# Rebel Roar

Cork City lay down huge marker in bid to win First Division title

Colin Healy’s side beat Longford Town 4-1 at Turner’s Cross.

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Apr 29th 2022, 10:14 PM

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# LOI

Longford Town midfielder becomes Damien Duff's latest signing at Shelbourne

Aodh Dervin has moved to Tolka Park.

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Dec 26th 2021, 4:43 PM

# Mutual Consent

Manager Daire Doyle leaves Longford Town as wretched season draws to a close

Longford have been relegated having won just twice all season.

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Nov 2nd 2021, 8:15 PM

# Goals Galore

Bohs hit four second-half goals to defeat Longford Town and move up to fifth

The visitors rallied from a one-goal deficit to clinch a vital win.

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Oct 2nd 2021, 9:52 PM

# Three and easy

Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe responds to racist trolls with goal to help Derry City to 3-0 win

The hosts got the better of Longford Town as they closed the gap on Sligo Rovers.

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Sep 24th 2021, 10:11 PM

# success

Stunning King goal helps Pat's prevail and keep pressure on Rovers

2,500 fans packed into Richmond Park this evening for the victory over Longford.

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Sep 3rd 2021, 10:00 PM

# LOI

Kavanagh and Martin grab a brace each as Waterford move up to eighth

The hosts picked up a 4-1 against Longford Town.

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Aug 20th 2021, 10:03 PM

# Late Late Show

Scales snatches all three points for Rovers with 95th-minute header

Stephen Bradley’s Hoops preserved their lead at the top of the Premier Division in dramatic fashion.

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Aug 8th 2021, 5:17 PM

# a rovers return

Sligo see off Longford Town to re-join Shamrock Rovers at top of the table

Jordan Gibson scored the only goal from the penalty spot.

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Jul 3rd 2021, 9:44 PM

# even stevens

Stacey saves penalty as Longford Town secure draw after controversial opening goal

Aaron Dobbs appeared to be offside after putting the visitors in front after 12 minutes.

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Jun 25th 2021, 10:29 PM

# All Square

Dundalk held to draw by Longford as Perth returns to managerial hotseat

It finished 1-1 at Oriel Park.

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Jun 18th 2021, 10:35 PM

# Saints March On

Longford's struggles continue as St Pat's cruise to victory

The visitors were full value for their 3-1 win at Bishopsgate.

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Jun 12th 2021, 9:37 PM

# bohs bohs bohs

Burt belter sends Bohemians on their way to dominant away win over Longford

Ali Coote was also on target in the 2-0 win.

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May 15th 2021, 8:14 PM

# All Square

Dundalk rally from two goals down against Longford to earn draw with late equaliser

Dylan Grimes and Rob Manley put the hosts in front before Dundalk levelled through Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe and Chris Shields.

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May 3rd 2021, 8:06 PM

# another hit

Early Prince goal crowns badly-needed Waterford win against Longford

Kevin Sheedy’s side endured a second-half red card to win for the first time in four games.

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Apr 24th 2021, 8:25 PM

# Stalemate

Longford end losing run by holding Finn Harps to draw

The visitors couldn’t find way past Longford goalkeeper Mick Kelly.

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Apr 20th 2021, 10:36 PM

# Late Late Show

Unbeaten Rovers snatch injury time winner against newly promoted Longford

Irish international Graham Burke and Sean Gannon fired Rovers to a dramatic 2-1 win.

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Apr 17th 2021, 8:14 PM

# Assault

Man (20s) assaulted by group of males in Longford Town last night

The man was taken to Midlands Regional Hospital to be treated for his injuries, which are not life threatening.

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Apr 17th 2021, 2:30 PM

# Pacesetters

Buckley's goal sends Sligo top as they see off Longford

Buckley’s goal was the difference between the sides at Bishopsgate.

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Apr 2nd 2021, 8:00 PM

# Comeback kids

Longford complete improbable comeback to earn point at Bohemians

The newly-promoted side came from 2-0 down at Dalymount Park this afternoon.

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Mar 27th 2021, 6:18 PM

# The42 Reads

Planes, trains and cat food - the untold story of the Ireland manager's first trip

Stephen Kenny jets out of Dublin this week for Ireland’s opening World Cup qualifier – but no matter what happens it is unlikely to be as dramatic as his first European trip as a manager.

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Mar 21st 2021, 8:00 AM

# Reaction

'People were saying we couldn't do it and we haven't added enough, but we shut a few people up'

Longford Town midfielder Aodh Dervin reflects on his side’s impressive 2-0 win over Derry City on the opening weekend of the Premier Division season.

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Mar 21st 2021, 7:15 AM

# Back in the big time

Superb Longford Town beat Derry City on return to Premier Division

Daire Doyle’s side were 2-0 winners at Bishopsgate.

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Mar 20th 2021, 7:56 PM

# crime watch

€22.5k worth of cash and jewellery, including Rolex watches, seized during raid in Longford

The seizure was made during a search in Longford town yesterday evening.

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Feb 24th 2021, 4:45 PM

# shelshocked

Longford Town stun Shelbourne to seal promotion to Premier Divsision

Rob Manley was the Midlanders’ hero.

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Nov 15th 2020, 4:58 PM

# LOI

Longford see off Caulfield's Galway to reach promotion play-off

Daire Doyle’s side were 2-1 winners tonight, and will face either Finn Harps, Derry or Shelbourne for a place in the top flight.

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Nov 6th 2020, 10:02 PM

# Round-Up

Setback for title-chasers Longford after 6-2 defeat to Galway United while Cabinteely overcome Cobh

Tonight’s results put Cabinteely on level points with Longford Town.

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Oct 4th 2020, 12:18 AM

# brace

Super-sub scores stunning lob to earn crucial win for Longford Town

Aaron McCabe grabbed the first of his two goals just three minutes after coming on.

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Sep 1st 2020, 10:50 AM

# Late Drama

Dundalk and Cork nudge through to FAI Cup second round

Both were 1-0 winners, although Cork’s was highly dramatic.

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Aug 11th 2020, 10:53 PM

# First division

Verdon scores twice as Longford Town win 'midlands clasico'

There was late drama in the league’s other game between Cobh Ramblers and Galway United.

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Aug 8th 2020, 10:01 PM

# Rise of Kenny

Mustang Sally, Stephen Kenny and the Longford Town legacy

Longford Town were going nowhere until Stephen Kenny arrived in 1998. Their subsequent success charmed the nation and set the then 26-year-old on the road to the biggest job in Irish football.

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Jul 10th 2020, 7:45 PM