News - St Mel's
St Mel's Cathedral Pastoral Council appeal for more volunteers
It follows a night of recognition last Friday for all those involved in running the Longford church.
Mar 16, 2026 14:46
Famous Longford boys' school to amalgamate after 159 years
It has been officially announced boys' school St Mel's College and girls' school Scoil Mhuire are to merge.
Dec 3, 2024 07:21
Go ahead for upgrades at Longford Athletics club
The club has been operating a state of the art new athletics centre on the grounds of St. Mel's College.
Mar 11, 2024 12:14
Longford Community to celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day
At 8:45 pm, the local Ukrainian choir will perform by candlelight on the outside steps of St Mel's Cathedral.
Aug 24, 2023 14:06
€6 million renovation of historic Longford building to begin next month
The building dates back to 1865.
Feb 22, 2023 17:55
Minister for Education to visit Longford tomorrow
The Minister will visit Melview NS, St Mel's College, Templemichael College, and Mean Scoil Mhuire.
Nov 15, 2022 13:41
Ardagh residents urged not to let vandalism damage community spirit
A number of trees were damaged and uprooted around the village last week.
Jun 20, 2022 13:52
Longford company to develop local brewery into tourist hotspot
The Midlands brewery recently signed a major distribution deal that will see its products available across the country.
Oct 27, 2021 16:44
Longford athletics centre will harness local talent according to European Champion
Cian McPhillips won the 1500 metre gold medal at the European U20 Championships in Tallinn in July.
Aug 20, 2021 16:47
Major new addition planned for new Longford athletics centre
The centre will be used as a base for the Longford Athletics Club and will be open to other sporting organisations in the region.
Aug 20, 2021 13:03
Longford college principal says a lot of students will opt for both Leaving Cert choices
The Principal of St Mel's College in Longford says he believes many Leaving Cert students will still choose to sit the written Leaving Cert
Feb 18, 2021 13:08
LISTEN: "Terrific to be back" as dozens attend first mass in St Mel's Cathedral in weeks
Churches in the Shannonside region have welcomed people back into pews and socially distanced seating this morning for the first public celebration of masses since
Dec 1, 2020 11:36
Longford school principal looking forward to taking on challenge of Covid re-opening roadmap
Concerns are being expressed about the tight time frame for schools to reopen in just over a month. 1,000 more secondary school teachers will
Jul 28, 2020 12:28Shannonside Newsletter
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