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Athlone's first-ever Pride Parade to take place today

It's seen as a significant moment for the local LGBTQ+ community and their supporters.

Jun 6, 2026 11:06

The week long series of events came to a close over the weekend, with 100s marching through Longford Town on Saturday in the Pride Parade.

Jun 9, 2025 13:45

It was launched during the week with a number of talks, meet ups and events taking place over the last number of days.

Jun 7, 2025 09:34

Full details are available on Longford Pride's Facebook, with groups, clubs and individuals welcome to join the parade on Saturday.

Jun 2, 2025 09:20

Members of the LGBTQ+ community marched around the town, starting at Scoil Mhuire National School.

Aug 31, 2024 14:55

It comes as Longford held its very first Pride festivities on Saturday.

Jun 18, 2024 12:54

The Longford LGBT community are extending an open invitiation to the post-parade celebration in Pig Market Lane.

Jun 15, 2024 10:44

The 'Pride Launch' event was held at Longford Library yesterday to kick off the festivities, which will formally begin on the 15th of June.

May 16, 2024 17:04

The chair of Longford Pride, Caroline Lewis, says it's vital that the positive and inclusive messages of Pride are seen in local communities.

Apr 23, 2024 13:05

The Leitrim Pride March 2023 is starting at Scoil Mhuire, Dublin Road, Carrick on Shannon, at 1pm.

Sep 16, 2023 12:12

The group, formed in 2020, will hold a range of LGBTQ+ events across the county, all open to the general public.

Sep 6, 2023 16:54

A walk through the town is planned for 3.30pm with no registration required.

Jul 1, 2023 14:18

The incident happened outside Triest Press on the Athlone Road to the south of on Wednesday evening.

Jun 23, 2023 13:07

The winner will be announced in a ceremony on the 2nd of December.

Nov 17, 2022 13:14

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