The 2025 Padraic Colum Gathering celebrated one of Co Longford's greatest writers, with talks and presentations included. Photos were taken by Shelley Corcoran and we hope you enjoy this gallery.

placeholder image — The 2025 Padraic Colum Gathering celebrated one of Co Longford's greatest writers, with talks and presentations included. Photos were taken by Shelley Corcoran and we hope you enjoy this gallery.

PICTURES | The Padraic Colum gathering celebrated one of Ireland's greatest writers

By Longford Leader Reporter

Published 7th Oct 2025, 08:00 BST

It was held in Granard Community Library with numerous guest speakers

Caption: Rose Moran, James and Marita MacNerney

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Caption: Rose Moran, James and Marita MacNerney

Caption: Joe Murphy, Joyce O'Hara

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Caption: Joe Murphy, Joyce O'Hara

Caption: Cllr Martin Morris, Cllr Seamus Butler, Cathy Colum, Dr David Claire, Cllr Gary Murtagh, Martina Needham

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Caption: Cllr Martin Morris, Cllr Seamus Butler, Cathy Colum, Dr David Claire, Cllr Gary Murtagh, Martina Needham

Caption: Junior Art Winner; Florence Brunt

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Caption: Junior Art Winner; Florence Brunt

Longford Padraic Colum Gathering

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