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The sound of bells ringing out from St Mel's Cathedral has returned to Longford town.

The familiar sound was lost when the cathedral was destroyed by fire on Christmas Day last year.

But now as plans progress to restore the building to its former glory, a new automated bell system has been installed and the hourly chimes are once again a feature of Longford life.

Fintan Duffy reports

This week’s Leader Talk podcast looks back on County Final day in Longford.
Slashers brought a 16 year wait for a senior title to an end with victory over Dromard and St Vincents claimed the minor championship with a win over Northern Gaels.
We have all the reaction to both games including aftermatch interviews with both of the winning captains, the senior team managers and the we have the views from the Pearse Park press box.
Also joining Fintan Duffy on Leader Talk this week is former Longford footballer Liam Tierney.

On the Leader Talk podcast this week we look ahead to the 2010 Peter Hanley Motors, Longford Senior Football Final.
Longford Slashers take on Dromard on September 26th in Pearse Park in what is an eagerly awaited decider.
Joining Fintan Duffy on the Leader Talk panel are former Longford footballers, Padraic Davis from Drumlish and Carrickedmond’s Eugene McCormack.We also get view from the Pearse Park press box, where the Longford Leader’s Padraic O’Brien and County Board PRO, John Duffy give us their views on who will lift the Connolly Cup.

On the Leader Talk podcast this week we take stock of the year so far in Longford football and look forward to the appearance of the Longford Minors in the All-Ireland quarter-final.

Joining Fintan Duffy on the Leader Talk panel is former Longford star and Drumlish clubman, Padraic Davis; and another man who wore the Blue and Gold with distinction, and continues to play a major role in his club, Carrickedmond's Eugene McCormack.

This week's edition of Leader Talk is a feature on Ladies Football in County Longford.
We talk to the chairman of the Ladies County Board and one of the founders of Ladies Football in Longford, that's Liam Forde.
Leader reporter Ailbhe Gillespie also joins us to take a look at some of the stories that are featured on the pages of the Longford Leader.

Leader Talk, the bi-weekly podcast from the Longford Leader newspaper, takes a look at the latest concerns over the future for the A&E services at Mullingar Hospital.

Also this week, where does Longford Football go from here after another first round exit from the Leinster Championship, and we get more thoughts and ideas on how the people of Longford can ride out the recession.

Joining Fintan Duffy on the Leader Talk panel are, Pat O'Rourke, the former president of the ICMSA and Pat O'Toole the manager of the St Christopher's Centre in Longford town.