🏆 Champions Times Two!
Saturday proved to be a truly unforgettable day for Longford Slashers GAA, as both our Senior Ladies and Senior Hurlers captured their respective 2025 County Championship titles.
Senior Ladies Football
The day began in superb fashion when our Senior Ladies made history once again, claiming their seventh County Title in succession with a fantastic victory over Clonguish. A glut of first half goals was enough to give Slashers the edge, running out winners on a scoreline of 5-15 to 0-14.
The ladies now turn their attention to the AIB Leinster Club Championship Quarter-Final this weekend:
Kilmacud Crokes (Dublin) 🆚 Longford Slashers
Kilmacud Crokes (Dublin) 🆚 Longford Slashers
📅 Sunday, 19th October 2025
📍 Pairc de Burca, Kilmacud
⏰ Throw-in: 2:00 PM
ℹ️ Parking Info:
Parking is reserved for the Kilmacud team at their clubhouse. Limited spaces may be available nearby, and additional parking is available at the Stillorgan Overflow Car Park, open until 6 PM and located adjacent to the clubhouse.
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Senior Hurling
Later in the day, attention turned to the hurling decider, as our Senior Hurlers faced Wolfe Tones in a thrilling County Final replay.
Slashers led narrowly throughout and, despite a late surge from Wolfe Tones, held firm to secure the title. A crucial goal from Mícheál Mulcahy proved decisive, while John Murray was deservedly named Man of the Match.
The hurlers now advance to face Aughrim (Wicklow champions) in the Leinster Junior Semi-Final on Saturday, 8th November.
👏 A remarkable double success for the club — congratulations to all players, management teams, and supporters who played their part in making it such a memorable day.
Images courtesy of Syl Healy and Lisette Carcamo.
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💪 U21 Football
Preparations continue for our U21 footballers as the fixtures for this year’s championship have now been confirmed.
Slashers are drawn in a three-team group alongside Colmcille and Carrick Sarsfields, with the following fixtures ahead:
📅 Sunday, 19th October at 2:00 PM — Home vs Colmcille (Michael Fay Park)
📅 Sunday, 2nd November at 11:00 AM — Away vs Carrick Sarsfields (Michael Moran Park, Carrickedmond)
Best of luck to Derek and the lads this Sunday as they get their campaign underway. Let’s see a big home crowd in Michael Fay Park to cheer them on! 🔵⚪
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🏐 Minor Club
The U13 Championship, the final underage competition of the year, came to a close on Monday evening, with the boys narrowly losing out to Drumlish in their semi-final.
That result brings the Minor Club season to an end.
A huge thank you to all coaches, players, parents, and supporters for their commitment, effort, and enthusiasm throughout the year. 💙
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Coach Recognition Awards
The National Games Development Committee is proud to announce the launch of its Coach Recognition Awards Programme, a nationwide initiative designed to celebrate the vital role coaches play in nurturing players, strengthening communities, and promoting the values of Gaelic Games.
Nominations open on Monday 13th of October and all members of the GAA family — players, parents, fellow coaches, officers, and supporters — are encouraged to put forward those who have made a meaningful difference in their club or county. Closing Date Monday 15th of December.
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Jubilee Year of Hope - Celebrating Sport
St. Mel's Cathedral are celebrating sport in all its facets by inviting all clubs and societies to a Special Jubilee of Sport Mass in St Mel's Cathedral on Saturday 18th October 2025 at 7.30pm.
Club members are invited to attend in club attire, with banners and flags and to process into the Cathedral in your club colours.
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💸 Club Lotto
The weekly Club Lotto draw took place on Sunday evening at 8:00 PM.
There was no jackpot winner, but congratulations to our €30 Lucky Dip winners:
🔵 Siobhan Donoghue
🔵 John Murphy
A big thank you also to our local businesses who have recently begun selling tickets — big sales coming in from Herterich’s and Murph’s Bar. If there are any other local businesses interested in supporting, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Next week’s jackpot rises to €3,000, with the draw again on Sunday at 8:00 PM. Don’t miss your chance — get your tickets now and support the club!
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Community Employment Project Vacancies
We currently have the following vacancies under the Community Employment (CE) Programme:
1. Environmental/Grounds worker Jobs Ireland Ref: #CES-2411489
2. Domestic Cleaner Jobs Ireland Ref: #CES-2408349
3. Shop Assistant Jobs Ireland Ref: #CES-2411491
Please see Jobsireland.ie for further details on the roles, how to apply and general details of the Community Employment Programme
