Leader Talk

Longford Leader

A bi-monthly podcast produced by the Longford Leader newspaper.

  1. 12/23/2010

    The Bells of St Mel's Cathedral ring out once more

    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

  2. 09/28/2010

    Longford Leader: Leader Talk Podcast September 27th- County Final Special

    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.

  3. 09/13/2010

    Longford Leader: Leader Talk Podcast

    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.

  4. 08/26/2010

    Longford Leader: Leader Talk Podcast

    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.

  5. 06/14/2010

    Longford Leader, Leader Talk Podcast June 11th 2010

    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.

  6. 05/28/2010

    Leader Talk Podcast, May 28th, 2010

    This week on Leader Talk we discuss the concerns over the future of the A&E services at Mullingar Hospital. We take a look at where Longford football goes from here after yet another first round exit from the Leinster Championship, and we get some thoughts on what the people of Longford can do to 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.

  7. 05/16/2010

    Leader Talk Podcast May 14th

    This week on Leader Talk we hear news of the end of the recession is being received in Longford; we discuss the future use of Connolly Barracks; there's news of an exciting new theatre project in Longford town; and we hear about the latest developments at St Mel's Cathedral. Joining Fintan Duffy on the Leader Talk panel this week are: Fr Tom Healy, ADM of the parish of Templemichael, RTE journalist, Fran McNulty and the editor of the Longford Leader, Sheila Reilly.

  8. 05/11/2010

    Leader Talk - April 30: All-Ireland Football Championship preview

    This week on Leader Talk we look ahead to the 2010 All-Ireland Football Championship. We take a detailed look at the games in each of the provinces and assess the chances for Longford, Cavan and Leitrim. Fintan Duffy is joined on the Leader Talk panel by GAA columnist and former All-Ireland winning manger with Offaly,Eugene McGee; by BBC Ulster's GAA commentator, Owen McConnon; and by the sports editor at Shannonside Radio, John Lynch.

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A bi-monthly podcast produced by the Longford Leader newspaper.

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  • Creator
    Longford Leader
  • Years Active
    2010
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
  • Show Website
    Leader Talk