Over 12,000 patrons passed through front gates of Connolly Barracks to view a charming display of 300 handmade lanterns that transformed the town centre location. Artistic director of Longford Lights Festival Tom Meskell entused “I don't think it could have gone better. It was an amazing tribute to everyone involved. There was such a huge team that made it happen. Everyone was on their A game. I think it was great for Longford, because it was a real Longford gig.” Longford Leader Photographer Shelley Corcoran was in Connolly Barracks to soak up the special atmosphere at the Longford Lights Festival and she captured this lovely gallery of photographs. Don't forget to tag and share with your friends!

placeholder image — Over 12,000 patrons passed through front gates of Connolly Barracks to view a charming display of 300 handmade lanterns that transformed the town centre location. Artistic director of Longford Lights Festival Tom Meskell entused “I don't think it could have gone better. It was an amazing tribute to everyone involved. There was such a huge team that made it happen. Everyone was on their A game. I think it was great for Longford, because it was a real Longford gig.” Longford Leader Photographer Shelley Corcoran was in Connolly Barracks to soak up the special atmosphere at the Longford Lights Festival and she captured this lovely gallery of photographs. Don't forget to tag and share with your friends!

PICTURES | Spectacular displays as ambitious Longford Lights Festival attracts thousands to Connolly Barracks

Published 1st Mar 2023, 20:33 BST

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Caption: Longford County Archivist Martin Morris, artist and Longford Lights Festival Director Tom Meskell and Longford County Council Director of Services Barbara Heslin in Connolly Barracks

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Caption: Sadie Sorohan, Shauna Carberry, Caroline Kelly, Angela Cunningham, Madeline Canning, Winnie Donlon, Margaret Foley, Claire Fitzsimons and Patrcia Carrigy at the Longford Lights Festival which saw over 200 local people from various community groups participate in the making of the Longford Lights

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Caption: Sean and Mary Hussey with Aoibheann Noone

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Caption: Mick, Cathal and Una O'Rourke, Cian McDonagh at the Longford Lights Festival, Ireland’s largest community-based lantern festival, in Connolly Barracks last weekend

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PICTURES | Spectacular displays as ambitious Longford Lights Festival attracts thousands to Connolly Barracks

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