It was a great day for the staff, pupils and parents of Longford's St Christopher’s Special School last Friday as it opened the doors to a new, purpose built extension. The new, roomy and eye catching building was opened by a representative of the late Mel Donlon and Eugene McGee’s family, two former inspirational chairpersons of the school’s board of management. Here is a gallery of photographs from the special occasion captured by Longford Live photographer Shelley Corcoran. We hope you enjoy them and don't forget to tag and share with your friends!!

placeholder image — It was a great day for the staff, pupils and parents of Longford's St Christopher’s Special School last Friday as it opened the doors to a new, purpose built extension. The new, roomy and eye catching building was opened by a representative of the late Mel Donlon and Eugene McGee’s family, two former inspirational chairpersons of the school’s board of management. Here is a gallery of photographs from the special occasion captured by Longford Live photographer Shelley Corcoran. We hope you enjoy them and don't forget to tag and share with your friends!!

PICTURES | Great day for Longford as St Christopher's Special School opens new extension

By Longford Live Reporter

Published 6th Apr 2023, 15:19 BST

Caption: At the official opening of St Christopher’s Special School new extension last Friday morning were Longford Municipal District Cathaoirleach Gerry Hagan, Martin and Mary McGrath, Deputy Joe Flaherty and Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Turlough McGovern Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: At the official opening of St Christopher’s Special School new extension last Friday morning were Longford Municipal District Cathaoirleach Gerry Hagan, Martin and Mary McGrath, Deputy Joe Flaherty and Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Turlough McGovern Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Sergeant Darren Conlon, Sheila Dinnegan, Ann O'Leary, Fergal Fennessy, Teresa Bissett, Marian McGee, Mel Donlon, Margaret Connellan, Jacinta Brady (Chairperson), Lorcan Gearty and Inspector Dave Jordan Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Sergeant Darren Conlon, Sheila Dinnegan, Ann O'Leary, Fergal Fennessy, Teresa Bissett, Marian McGee, Mel Donlon, Margaret Connellan, Jacinta Brady (Chairperson), Lorcan Gearty and Inspector Dave Jordan Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Fr Michael McGrath, Bishop Emeritus Colm Reilly and Rev Simon Scott blessing the new extension at St Christopher's Special School, Longford Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Fr Michael McGrath, Bishop Emeritus Colm Reilly and Rev Simon Scott blessing the new extension at St Christopher's Special School, Longford Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Linda McGee and Winnie Donlon cutting the cake that was baked to mark the official opening of the St Christopher's Special School extension on Friday, March 31 Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Linda McGee and Winnie Donlon cutting the cake that was baked to mark the official opening of the St Christopher's Special School extension on Friday, March 31 Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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