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Longford People of the Year Awards 2018

Overall Winner: Fr Brendan O’Sullivan (sponsor Kiernan Structural Steel Limited)

Ten nominees

Young Person of the Year: Cian McPhillips (sponsor Bank of Ireland)

Darragh Greene (sponsor Longford Credit Union)

Fr Brendan O’Sullivan (sponsor Chris Cullen Construction, Lanesboro)

Marie McGivney (sponsor McCarrick Brothers Stonehouse Cash & Carry, Longford)

Majella Doherty Kelly (sponsor Valentine’s Bar, Longford)

Colm Harte (sponsor Kiernan Milling)

John Connell (sponsor Ulster Bank)

Siobhan Casey (sponsor McDonalds, Longford)

Dermot Brady (sponsor Vocella’s, Longford)

Eoin McGinnity (sponsor David Blessington Concrete Works)

Associate sponsors…

Connellan Solicitors, Benny Ledwith Building Contractor, Tool & Plastic Company Limited, Garvey’s Garden Sheds, Mulleady’s Waste Disposal, ProTrans, Paul & Vincent Milling, Apple Green Filling Station, Byrne’s Filling Station, Viewmount House, Loughrey’s Pharmacy, Nolan’s Garage and AIB.