The incredible work of Longford people and organisations was recognised at the Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Awards in Áras an Chontae. Longford County Council is pleased to announce the local people and groups recognised at the Cathaoirleach Awards, held on Friday, 9 June in Aras an Chontae, Great Water Street, Longford. READ MORE BELOW PHOTO The award recipients were Ballycloughan Carrickboy Hall Committee; Frank and Dolores Kiernan of Kiernan Steel; The Hillside Club, Ballinalee and Rogie ‘Owen’ Martin. Longford County Council Cathaoirleach, Cllr Turlough McGovern said, “I am so pleased that my fellow councillors and I have this opportunity to recognise the excellent work and talents of all these great people. The generosity of these people with their time and abilities is what makes our communities in Longford so wonderful.” Longford County Council Chief Executive Paddy Mahon added, “It is great to mark the excellent work of Longford people with these Cathaoirleach Awards for 2023. The Council is delighted to give these people the recognition they more than deserve for their incredible work.” Those attending the event were also treated to wonderful musical entertainment. Traditional music was played by members of the local group Strad while there were also two special performances from service users of St Christopher’s who this year, with the support of Longford County Council, released the ‘Six Hearts, One Soul’ CD. Rose McGuire performed ‘Caledonia’ and John Miller sang ‘Octopus’s Garden’. Award recipients Ballycloughan Carrickboy Hall Committee was nominated by Ballymahon Municipal District. This group epitomises all that is good about community spirit having developed a derelict hall into a thriving community hub and in doing so, revitalising their entire community with numerous events taking place on a weekly and monthly basis. The work of this committee has safeguarded the future of the community for the next generations. Frank and Dolores Kiernan of Kiernanplaceholder image
The incredible work of Longford people and organisations was recognised at the Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Awards in Áras an Chontae. Longford County Council is pleased to announce the local people and groups recognised at the Cathaoirleach Awards, held on Friday, 9 June in Aras an Chontae, Great Water Street, Longford. READ MORE BELOW PHOTO The award recipients were Ballycloughan Carrickboy Hall Committee; Frank and Dolores Kiernan of Kiernan Steel; The Hillside Club, Ballinalee and Rogie ‘Owen’ Martin. Longford County Council Cathaoirleach, Cllr Turlough McGovern said, “I am so pleased that my fellow councillors and I have this opportunity to recognise the excellent work and talents of all these great people. The generosity of these people with their time and abilities is what makes our communities in Longford so wonderful.” Longford County Council Chief Executive Paddy Mahon added, “It is great to mark the excellent work of Longford people with these Cathaoirleach Awards for 2023. The Council is delighted to give these people the recognition they more than deserve for their incredible work.” Those attending the event were also treated to wonderful musical entertainment. Traditional music was played by members of the local group Strad while there were also two special performances from service users of St Christopher’s who this year, with the support of Longford County Council, released the ‘Six Hearts, One Soul’ CD. Rose McGuire performed ‘Caledonia’ and John Miller sang ‘Octopus’s Garden’. Award recipients Ballycloughan Carrickboy Hall Committee was nominated by Ballymahon Municipal District. This group epitomises all that is good about community spirit having developed a derelict hall into a thriving community hub and in doing so, revitalising their entire community with numerous events taking place on a weekly and monthly basis. The work of this committee has safeguarded the future of the community for the next generations. Frank and Dolores Kiernan of Kiernan

PICTURES | Incredible work of Longford people recognised at Cathaoirleach Awards

By Longford Live Reporter
Published 20th Jun 2023, 16:47 GMT

Caption: Members of the Ballycloughan Carrickboy Hall Committee pictured with Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern, Ballymahon Municipal District Cathaoirleach Cllr Paul Ross, Cllr Mick Cahill and Longford County Council Chief Executive Paddy Mahon after receiving a Cathaoirleach Award for 2023 Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Members of the Ballycloughan Carrickboy Hall Committee pictured with Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern, Ballymahon Municipal District Cathaoirleach Cllr Paul Ross, Cllr Mick Cahill and Longford County Council Chief Executive Paddy Mahon after receiving a Cathaoirleach Award for 2023 Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Members of the committee for The Hillside Club, Ballinalee pictured with Senator Micheál Carrigy, Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern, Granard Municipal District Cathaoirleach Cllr Colin Dalton and Longford County Council Chief Executive Paddy Mahon after receiving a Cathaoirleach Award for 2023 Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Members of the committee for The Hillside Club, Ballinalee pictured with Senator Micheál Carrigy, Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern, Granard Municipal District Cathaoirleach Cllr Colin Dalton and Longford County Council Chief Executive Paddy Mahon after receiving a Cathaoirleach Award for 2023 Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Members of the committee for The Hillside Club, Ballinalee pictured with Senator Micheál Carrigy, Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern, Granard Municipal District Cathaoirleach Cllr Colin Dalton and Longford County Council Chief Executive Paddy Mahon after receiving a Cathaoirleach Award for 2023 Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Members of the committee for The Hillside Club, Ballinalee pictured with Senator Micheál Carrigy, Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern, Granard Municipal District Cathaoirleach Cllr Colin Dalton and Longford County Council Chief Executive Paddy Mahon after receiving a Cathaoirleach Award for 2023 Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Rogie “Owen" Martin pictured with his family and friends as well as Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern and Longford County Council Chief Executive Paddy Mahon after receiving a Cathaoirleach Award for 2023 Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Rogie “Owen" Martin pictured with his family and friends as well as Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern and Longford County Council Chief Executive Paddy Mahon after receiving a Cathaoirleach Award for 2023 Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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