County Longford

Hello, I came across this bit about Longford by accident so I logged in to comment. I'm from Longford and I've never heard anyone ever refer to it as 'The Slashers' as in the nickname mentioned at the top. Also the blurp fails to mention Eddie Macken propably one of the most famous Longford men in recent history. The village of Ardagh also isn't mentioned, one of the prettiest on the whole island. Finally Longford Town Football Club merits a heading or also a mention at least (their colours by the way are red and black) as the club has done more of late to put Longford on the map than the GAA or other clubs and people from the county have. The next time you are in the area stop for a while.

Hello, I came across this bit about Longford by accident so I logged in to comment. I'm from Longford and I've never heard anyone ever refer to it as 'The Slashers' as in the nickname mentioned at the top. Also the blurp fails to mention Eddie Macken propably one of the most famous Longford men in recent history. The village of Ardagh also isn't mentioned, one of the prettiest on the whole island. Finally Longford Town Football Club merits a heading or also a mention at least (their colours by the way are red and black) as the club has done more of late to put Longford on the map than the GAA or other clubs and people from the county have. The next time you are in the area stop for a while.

I love it,to be able to see what & where my grandmother and greatgrandmother family all came from.(about 4great)We've been able to trace to Andrew Farrell born abt.1803 in Longford County. When I read Andrew Greely's Books,and so many other great novelists,I feel I could walk the streets & feel like I've finally made it home.

I remember seeing and visiting St. Mel's Cathedral four years ago, and just learned of the fire. That's sad news.

My wife's Farrell ancestor came over from County Longford in the 1880's and settled in Rye City, New York. My son and I visited the County Town in 2006, and were amazed at the prosperity of the place in that era, whih I've heard has diminished considerably over the past four years.

Has St. Mel's been repaired since the big fire last Christmas?