Granard to roll out red carpet for Longford's All-Ireland Fleadh winner

All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil winner Aoibhinn Ni Loinsigh is to be honoured at a civic ceremony in Granard in November.

The CCÉ, John Dungan member came out victorious in the U15-18 Button Accordion age group at the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in August in Mullingar.

The announcement was made at a meeting of Granard Municipal District last week on foot of a request from Cllr PJ Reilly.

The latter's motion was endorsed by Independent Cllr Turlough McGovern.

“She is a very talented girl,” he said.

“It's great to see Irish music coming back and we have our own Comhaltas in Granard and I certainly have no problem in seconding this.”