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06 Sept 2025

Centenary celebration: Longford secondary school hosting big past pupils reunion

Mercy Ballymahon is celebrating one hundred years

Centenary celebration: Longford secondary school hosting big past pupils reunion

Some of the teams that participated in the Mercy Ballymahon Centenary golf classic in Longford Golf Club

As part of Mercy Ballymahon’s centenary celebrations, they would like to extend an invitation to all past pupils of the school to attend the reunion day that they are hosting on Saturday, May 17 from 1pm until 4pm. 

The school stated, “We warmly welcome past students to come back, reconnect with old classmates, and enjoy a walk through both our historic and current school grounds. 

“Please feel free to share any fond memories you have of your time here via WhatsApp at 087 749 5661 or via our school instagram account @mercyballymahonofficial. We look forward to seeing you all there!”

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Centenary Golf Classic

On Friday, April 11, Mercy Ballymahon hosted a golf classic in Longford Golf Club in celebration of one hundred years of Mercy education. 

A fantastic day was had by all, and was made all the better from the fabulous weather on the day. 

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This was an excellent opportunity to have so many members of our school community gather together to celebrate our school’s 100th anniversary. 

Thank you to everyone who made this event possible, in particular Longford Golf Club, our amazing sponsors, everyone who competed, including past and present staff and students, and to our staff who organised the event. 

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