The annual Oliver Goldsmith Festival is taking place in Longford over this Bank Holiday weekend.The event takes place in a number of venues across the country,.
Lanesboro s Karen Connaughton is passionate about bringing talent to the food & drinks industry’
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Lanesboro native Karen Connaughton has thrown herself back into Longford life since returning home from a five year stint in London before Christmas. And, with a new role with Bord Bia to her name, she’s looking forward to spending more time getting to know her native county.
“Since coming back, I can really see such improvements, especially around hospitality, with Center Parcs in Ballymahon. It’s great to see that development,” she told the Longford Leader.
“And the walkways - I’ve gone to a few different ones. I walk along the Shannon in Lanesboro and the canal and the new bog walk in Lanesboro. It’s incredible to see those services and see how local people are using them.