The 68th annual Longford Association London dinner and dance took place at the Clayton Hotel Chiswick in West London on Saturday, February 3.The evening was a great success with over 200 people in attendance, including a large contingent made the journey from Longford and Dublin. Among the guests were the Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois Bishop Paul Connell, Joe Flaherty TD for Longford-Westmeath, Chairperson of Longford GAA Albert Cooney, Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council Cllr Colm Murray, Longford County Council CE Paddy Mahon and Sean Connolly from the Embassy of Ireland. Music was provided by the Longford’s very own Declan Nerney and his band who had everyone dancing until the early hours. Longford town native and top photographer Malcolm McNally was at the Clayton Hotel and he captured this gallery of super photographs and we hope you enjoy them. And don't forget to tag and share with your friends!

placeholder image — The 68th annual Longford Association London dinner and dance took place at the Clayton Hotel Chiswick in West London on Saturday, February 3.The evening was a great success with over 200 people in attendance, including a large contingent made the journey from Longford and Dublin. Among the guests were the Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois Bishop Paul Connell, Joe Flaherty TD for Longford-Westmeath, Chairperson of Longford GAA Albert Cooney, Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council Cllr Colm Murray, Longford County Council CE Paddy Mahon and Sean Connolly from the Embassy of Ireland. Music was provided by the Longford’s very own Declan Nerney and his band who had everyone dancing until the early hours. Longford town native and top photographer Malcolm McNally was at the Clayton Hotel and he captured this gallery of super photographs and we hope you enjoy them. And don't forget to tag and share with your friends!

PICTURES | A memorable and stylish Longford night at London dinner dance

By Longford Leader Reporter

Published 4th Feb 2024, 20:33 BST

Caption: Mark Cunningham and Louise Brennan (Ballinamuck) and Jim Keogh (Killoe) at the 68th annual Longford Association London dinner and dance in the Clayton Hotel Chiswick in West London on Saturday, February 3 Picture: Malcom McNally Photography

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Caption: Mark Cunningham and Louise Brennan (Ballinamuck) and Jim Keogh (Killoe) at the 68th annual Longford Association London dinner and dance in the Clayton Hotel Chiswick in West London on Saturday, February 3 Picture: Malcom McNally Photography

Caption: Teresa and John Costello (Lanesboro) and Brendan Devaney (Ballinalee) at the 68th annual Longford Association London dinner and dance in the Clayton Hotel Chiswick in West London on Saturday, February 3 Picture: Malcom McNally Photography

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Caption: Teresa and John Costello (Lanesboro) and Brendan Devaney (Ballinalee) at the 68th annual Longford Association London dinner and dance in the Clayton Hotel Chiswick in West London on Saturday, February 3 Picture: Malcom McNally Photography

Caption: Steve Clarke from Mostrim Groundworks, Adele Urr and Thomas Marron at the 68th annual Longford Association London dinner and dance in the Clayton Hotel Chiswick in West London on Saturday, February 3 Picture: Malcom McNally Photography

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Caption: Steve Clarke from Mostrim Groundworks, Adele Urr and Thomas Marron at the 68th annual Longford Association London dinner and dance in the Clayton Hotel Chiswick in West London on Saturday, February 3 Picture: Malcom McNally Photography

Caption: Diane Gill (Drumlish), Shane English, Catherine Stockwell and Natalie Fahey at the 68th annual Longford Association London dinner and dance in the Clayton Hotel Chiswick in West London on Saturday, February 3 Picture: Malcom McNally Photography

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Caption: Diane Gill (Drumlish), Shane English, Catherine Stockwell and Natalie Fahey at the 68th annual Longford Association London dinner and dance in the Clayton Hotel Chiswick in West London on Saturday, February 3 Picture: Malcom McNally Photography

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