Longford Town vs SD Galways game that was originally scheduled on Saturday 19th May, has now been rescheduled to Friday 18th at 7.45pm. This is to avoid clashing with the UEFA Champions League final, as per UEFA regulations.

While Saturday night will be a huge night for the Town as they attempt to get back to winning ways, there is also another reason to come out to Flancare Park.  Visitors will be treated to a performance of the Euro 2012 song Eire Abu by Dualtach.

This Euro 2012 song is becoming very popular among Ireland supporters and was recently featured on the John Murray Show on RTE1.

Speaking to ltfc.ie prior to his performance, Dualtach said that Longford Town was a great community club.  He expected them to be back in the Premier Division next season.  “You can’t beat the atmosphere in the League Of Ireland clubs.  The supporters sing and everyone gets involved, we’re looking forward to having the craic with the Longford supporters getting behind us in the chorus of Éire Abú.”

For a sneak peak at the song check out the links below and be ready to join in at half time on Saturday.

The iTunes link for Éire Abú – Ireland’s Soccer Chorus is:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/eire-abu-irelands-soccer-chorus/id512409290?i=512409294

The YouTube link for Éire Abú – Ireland’s Soccer Chorus is: is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DehpkJ6aL74

Longford Town will play host to a special guest on Saturday night with the visit on MUtv, the official television channel of Manchester United.

The visit relates to an upcoming programme on their former star and current Longford Town favourite Keith Gillespie. As part of their visit they will be recording the game with Mervue Utd as well as talking to the man himself on his time with Utd and of course his time with the Town.

They will also be talking to some Longford fans on what it is like to have the one time Utd hero strutting his stuff for our local club. So to give him the support he deserves and to have a chance of appearing on the TV why not come out and sing some songs of support for the Town and for Keith.

It is with great sadness that Longford Town F.C have been made aware of the passing of club Vice President Dennis Dowd.

Dennis had long beed a loyal supporter and dedicated worker on behalf of the club. He was one of the most recognisable faces about the place and had gained notariety in recent years as the man behind ‘The half time draw’.

Reposing at St. Joseph’s Hospital Chapel, Dublin Road, Longford, on Saturday from 5pm, with prayers at 6pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Easter Sunday in St. Mel’s Cathedral Centre, St. Mel’s College, Longford, at 3pm. Burial afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Longford Hospice Homecare, c/o Kellys Funeral Directors, Dublin Road, Longford. HOUSE PRIVATE ON SATURDAY PLEASE.

On behalf of all at Longford Town Football Club we extend our sympathies to his family, friends and relations.

May he rest in peace.