Four Longford groups honoured at Cathaoirleach Awards

Four local organisations - County Longford defibrillator groups; Newtownforbes TidyTowns and Biodiversity Group; Mostrim Players and Granard TidyTowns Committee - were recognised at the Cathaoirleach Awards, held on Wednesday, May 22 in Longford County Council.

Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Colm Murray said, “It is great to be here to recognise these local groups and the people behind them who are doing great work in our local communities right across Longford.
“On behalf of the Council, I thank everyone here this evening for all that they do, they are a credit to themselves and their local area.”

Longford County Council Chief Executive Paddy Mahon added, “It is fantastic to get to mark the excellent work of Longford people at these Cathaoirleach Awards. The Council is delighted to be able to show local people the recognition they deserve for their incredible work.”

County Longford defibrillator Groups were nominated by Cllr Colm Murray.

These groups fundraise and help to maintain defibrillators in their community. They also help to upskill members of the community in the use of this life-saving equipment. At the event, these groups were represented by volunteers from North, South and Mid-Longford.

Newtownforbes TidyTowns and Biodiversity Group were nominated by Longford Municipal District Cathaoirleach Cllr Martin Monaghan.

This group consists of between 15-20 members who volunteer their time to improve the presentation of their local area for all. Members of the group also helped to implement the heritage and biodiversity trail, one of the busiest walking trails in County Longford.

Mostrim Players were nominated by Ballymahon Municipal District Cathaoirleach Cllr Paul Ross.

This amateur drama group has 40 adult and 40 junior members. Set up in 2013, the group have performed many times, including comedies, pantomimes, and historical dramas.

Granard TidyTowns Committee were nominated by Granard Municipal District Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern.

This group works hard to improve their local area. This includes volunteering at all times of the year, in all weather, at weekends and at local events. All members of the group play their part and work tirelessly to encourage and foster greater pride in the community.

There was musical entertainment on the evening by local group Strad.