Longford participants enjoyed incredible success at the Aldi Community Games Arts and Cultural National Finals weekend in Carlow on Saturday and Sunday last, August 27 & 28. There was lots of support from parents and family for all the Longford participants and coaches and managers, and they all got to enjoy the wonderful festival atmosphere and variety of entertainment provided. READ MORE BELOW PHOTO Many of the Longford participants performed on the outside stage for large crowds and Jimmy Connell (Jimmy Jests) did a wonderful job as MC over the weekend. Longford and National Community Games Secretary Shirley Maloney said, “Well done to all participants who represented Longford last weekend. We are proud of each and every one of you.” Results GoldU10 Boys Modelmaking Michael McCann Ballymahon/ForgneyU10 Girls Modelmaking Grace Kiernan Ballymahon/Forgney U12 Boys Modelmaking Tadhg Fitzgerald Ballymahon/Forgney U14 Girls Modelmaking Niamh Lawlor Drumlish/Ballinamuck Silver U10 Draughts Ballymahon/Forgney U12 Solo Recitation Ellie O’Hanlon Ballymahon/Forgney U16 Girls Art Caitlin Dolan Drumlish/Ballinamuck BronzeU16 Chess Drumlish/BallinamuckU16 Group Singing KilloeFourth Place MedalU16 Modern Disco Dance Ballymahon/Forgney

placeholder image — Longford participants enjoyed incredible success at the Aldi Community Games Arts and Cultural National Finals weekend in Carlow on Saturday and Sunday last, August 27 & 28. There was lots of support from parents and family for all the Longford participants and coaches and managers, and they all got to enjoy the wonderful festival atmosphere and variety of entertainment provided. READ MORE BELOW PHOTO Many of the Longford participants performed on the outside stage for large crowds and Jimmy Connell (Jimmy Jests) did a wonderful job as MC over the weekend. Longford and National Community Games Secretary Shirley Maloney said, “Well done to all participants who represented Longford last weekend. We are proud of each and every one of you.” Results GoldU10 Boys Modelmaking Michael McCann Ballymahon/ForgneyU10 Girls Modelmaking Grace Kiernan Ballymahon/Forgney U12 Boys Modelmaking Tadhg Fitzgerald Ballymahon/Forgney U14 Girls Modelmaking Niamh Lawlor Drumlish/Ballinamuck Silver U10 Draughts Ballymahon/Forgney U12 Solo Recitation Ellie O’Hanlon Ballymahon/Forgney U16 Girls Art Caitlin Dolan Drumlish/Ballinamuck BronzeU16 Chess Drumlish/BallinamuckU16 Group Singing KilloeFourth Place MedalU16 Modern Disco Dance Ballymahon/Forgney

PICTURES | Creativity and flair of Longford youngsters shines at Aldi Community Games Arts and Cultural National Finals

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Published 30th Aug 2022, 17:11 GMT

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Caption: Longford gold medal winner in U14 Girls Modelmaking Niamh Lawlor(Drumlish / Ballinamuck Community Games) pictured with National Community Games President Gerry McGuinness and National Secretary Shirley Maloney

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Caption: Longford gold medal winner in U10 Boys Modelmaking Michael McCann(Ballymahon / Forgney Community Games) pictured with National Community Games President Gerry McGuinness and National Secretary Shirley Maloney

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Caption: Longford Community Games gold medal Modelmaking winners pictured with their brilliant creations, l to r; Michael McCann, Tadhg Fitzgerald, Niamh Lawlor, Grace Kiernan and National Community Games Secretary Shirley Maloney (Longford & Ballymahon / Forgney)

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Caption: Ballymahon / Forgney Community Games U16 Modern Disco Dance group who brought home fourth place medals from the national finals in Carlow

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PICTURES | Creativity and flair of Longford youngsters shines at Aldi Community Games Arts and Cultural National Finals

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