Big Longford gig: Exciting line up for Mary Lyons Memorial Fundraiser on Saturday

The family of popular publican Mary Lyons are holding an evening of entertainment to raise funds for Longford Hospice Homecare and the Irish Cancer Society.

Mary was renowned as the proprietor of Lyons's Public House on Main Street, Longford and formerly on Bridge Street, Longford. She passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.

As a mark of gratitude Mary's family (Joe, Brian, John and Anne-Marie Lyons) are to host a special music event running from 4pm to 12pm on Saturday, September 14 at Lyons Bar and Beer Garden in Longford town.

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The event is in conjunction with an iDonate page (Mary Lyons Memorial Fundraiser), with a goal of €10,000 to be raised for the two charities. To date over €6,690 has been raised the iDonate page will remain open until January 5, 2025. 

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Some top class artists have been confirmed to perform at the event including Citeogs, Output, Smear, Dan Magan,  Mick Lane, Pascal Flaherty, The Coffee Beans, Sean Hussey, Charlie Dunne, Tommy (Taybag) Kelly, and Éamon O Ceallaigh.

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