It's hoped that Longford will become a centre of excellence for the development of new sporting talent.
That's the belief of the Vice Chair of the Longford Athletics club following the submission of a planning application for the construction of a new 400 metre running track on the grounds of St. Mel's College
Plans include the I.A.A.F approved synthetic track, ancillary surface sports facilities and a grass infield area.
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Speaking to Daniel Considine, John Fitzpatrick says a range of top class new sporting infrastructure has been developed in the town recently with further plans on the horizon.
The club chair says that the athletic facility, the planned skate park and the proposed running track will put Longford on the map:
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