Longford Senior Men kick off their provincial town’s plate campaign this Friday night under lights at 8pm versus against fellow midlanders, Edenderry.
Weekend games under lights are always a good occasion and it would be great to see some good support in CPL Park.
Boyne await the winners of the match in the next round. The senior men’s second XV travel to Cill Dara on Saturday to take on the Kildare team in the second round of the provincial seconds Cup.
Travelling support would also be appreciated.
Senior Women
Longford Senior Women took on Portlaoise in the first round of the Paul Cusack cup in CPL Park on Sunday.
Longford had a full squad out looking to push on and add the cup to the plate they won at the start of the season.
The hosts started strongly, trying to move Portlaoise around the pitch. It was a tight opening 20 minutes with both teams giving it all. But it was Longford who scored first with a great try scored by Leanne Keegan.
Longford then soaked up a bit of pressure after the kick-off, working very hard in defence to keep out Portlaoise. Maria Kelleher and Rebecca O'Hara stealing a lot of ball on the ground.
This put Longford on the attack again but they just couldn't get through the strong Portlaoise defence
The away team were next to score with a penalty putting the score at 5 to 3. Just before half-time Longford were down to 14 with a yellow card for a high tackle but they still managed to keep Portlaoise from scoring.
Longford were much better in the second half with the forwards taking on a lot more ball around the rucks a creating space for the backline which lead to Maria Kelleher scoring under the posts with Emma Dardis adding the two points.
Portlaoise were struggling to cope with the pace of Longfords play and its wasn't long before the home team scored with a fantastic team try with the forwards starting the move and the ball was passed out the backs for Leona Hoare to use her footwork to get in for the third try.
Longford managed to finish off the game in control and won 17 to 8. They now have a weekend off before taking on Wicklow J1 on third of April at home.
Longford St. Patricks Day Parade
Well done to all the players, parents and coaches who braved the elements in the Longford St. Patricks Day parade putting on a great display and winning the best sports club award.
Sin Bin
The Sin Bin is back open this week from Wednesday January 20th as per Government Guidelines.
Superb food and drink are available across the weekend (Friday to Sunday) and lunch on Wednesday/Thursday.
Phone 087 346 4914 for bookings or email. Check out the Sin Bins Facebook page for update, specials and updated opening hours here.
