An ecumenical service and wreath laying was held in memory of all the men and women who lost their lives during the First World War on Sunday, November 8 in Longford Town.
Minister Wallace Moore, Rev Simon Scott and Fr Tony Gilhooly performed the service at Market Square, Longford.
Chairperson of the Peter Keenan Branch ONE Longford, Hugh Farrell said they we were very happy with how the event went and there was a great turnout.
Among the local representatives in attendance were Senator Joe Flaherty, Cllrs Gerry Hagan, Kevin Hussey, Seamus Butler, Uruemu Adejinmi and Peggy Nolan.
Longford Live photographer Shelley Corcoran captured this gallery of photos from the commemoration and we hope you enjoy them.
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1. Longford County Archivist Martin Morris, with Jimmy Boniface at the Organisation of National ex Service personnel (O.N.E.) annual WW1 Commemoration on Sunday, November 8 at Market Square, Longford Town
Picture: Shelley Corcoran
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2. Kathleen McCauley, Phylis Watson, Dean and Linda Corrigan in Market Square, Longford Town on Sunday, November 8 for the Organisation of National ex Service personnel (O.N.E.) annual WW1 Commemoration
Picture: Shelley Corcoran
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3. Hannah, David and Nathan Clendenning attended the Longford Organisation of National ex Service personnel (O.N.E.) annual WW1 Commemoration on Sunday, November 8
Picture: Shelley Corcoran
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4. Longford Municipal District Cathaoirleach Kevin Hussey, Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Gerry Hagan, Senator Joe Flaherty and Hugh Farrell, Peter Keenan Branch Organisation of National ex Service personnel (O.N.E.) at the annual WW1 Commemoration on Sunday, November 8 at Market Square, Longford Town
Picture: Shelley Corcoran