There was a rousing homecoming celebration in Newtowncashel to honour Longford apprentice Dan O’Shea (20) after he was crowned the winner of this year’s Screwfix Trade Apprentice competition in London. This gallery of photos from the occasion was captured by Declan Gilmore. LONGFORD CAMERA CLUB We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can. Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond. TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY
PICTURES | Big Longford homecoming for Screwfix Trade Apprentice of the Year Dan O'Shea
Dan The Man: N ewtowncashel bright spark Dan O'Shea crowned first Irish winner of Screwfix Trade Apprentice of the Year title in London final
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Caption: Dan O'Shea, who is currently completing an electrical apprenticeship at GRETB, fended off the challenge of nine other trade apprentices from across the UK and Ireland to win the Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2025 final which was held in Google’s offices in London
