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: Longford Association in London President Aiden Ganley (Lanesboro) is pictured centre with Harry and Colette Skelly (Longford Town) and Loretta and Kevin Butler (Lanesboro) 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: Longford Association in London President Aiden Ganley (Lanesboro) is pictured centre with Harry and Colette Skelly (Longford Town) and Loretta and Kevin Butler (Lanesboro) 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: Eamonn McPartland and John Rabbitt from the Longford Association in Dublin 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: Eamonn McPartland and John Rabbitt from the Longford Association in Dublin 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: Longford Association in London Life President Frank Gill (Drumlish) and his wife Mary 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: Longford Association in London Life President Frank Gill (Drumlish) and his wife Mary 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: Longford Association in London Vice Chairperson Ciaran McGann (Kenagh) and his wife Lora (Drumlish) 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: Longford Association in London Vice Chairperson Ciaran McGann (Kenagh) and his wife Lora (Drumlish) 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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