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Some memories of life in North Longford

I had the good pleasure of meeting James Mac Nerney recently and he gave an article entitled the above that I want to put up on our web shortly.You will enjoy this very much and you might consider following him … Continue reading

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Happy Christmas

I met Fr Vincent Brady on December 16 th at a wedding and surprised to learn that he was a past pupil leaving it in 1961.I would like to send all past pupils the very best from the wintry landscape … Continue reading

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9/11 and our Irish Diaspora

It is now 10 years and the shock is still with us. We want to send from Ireland our thoughts and prayers on the sad days of grief.We know that many of our past pupils walk on American soil with … Continue reading

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SAVING TURF IN NORTH LONGFORD

© John J. McNamee, Ph.D. Bogs have played a significant role in Ireland where about one-sixth of the land mass is covered with them, most formed about 9,000 years ago. Though little appreciated till recently, bogs have contributed significantly to … Continue reading

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Now on Facebook

To help us keep a strong line of communication at all times I want you to stay in touch through face book at latin school moyne

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Let us try something new

I know many of you are now visiting the website but are shy of making a literary contribution like our good friend john j mc namee whose great contribution can be acknowledged by making a comment after you read it;let … Continue reading

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Threshing in North Longford

THRESHING IN NORTH LONGFORD © John J. McNamee Threshing day was a big event in North Longford every harvest, the last major farm task to be completed before winter settled in.  In the first half of the twentieth century the … Continue reading

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Summer brings a new promise

I have recently spoke to john mc namee here in Ireland and I hope that you have enjoyed his articles. I have seen great interest in the site recently and I would like you too to contribute. I hope to … Continue reading

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Thanks Peter

I got the photo and I appreciate it . will try to upload

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