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.
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5. Peter Fox, Maggie Hussey, Inspector Declan McGlynn, Cllr Uruemu Adejinmi, Cllr Peggy Nolan and Cllr Seamus Butler 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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6. Rev Simon Scott, Minister Wallace Moore, Fr Tony Gilhooly and Peter Keenan at the Longford ecumenical service and wreath laying ceremony in memory of all those men and women who lost their lives during the First World War
Picture: Shelley Corcoran
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7. Colour party from the 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
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8. Longford Pipe Band, who celebrated their 60th anniversary during 2026, at the annual WW1 Commemoration on Sunday, November 8 at Market Square, Longford Town
Picture: Shelley Corcoran
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