A painting selected by the Contemporary Irish Art Society was recently donated to Edgeworthstown Library on behalf of Brigid Connaughton, retiring CIAS Board member. READ MORE BELOW PHOTO Brigid has strong county Longford roots as her late father was Cllr Joseph Ross, a former Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council and Cllr Paul Ross, a current member of Longford County Council is her nephew. Brigid’s father was involved in the national library programme and in particular the Longford Westmeath County library committee. The painting was donated to Edgeworthstown Library to mark Brigid’s retirement from the CIAS National Council and in recognition of her outstanding contribution to supporting the arts in Ireland. 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 TODAYplaceholder image
A painting selected by the Contemporary Irish Art Society was recently donated to Edgeworthstown Library on behalf of Brigid Connaughton, retiring CIAS Board member. READ MORE BELOW PHOTO Brigid has strong county Longford roots as her late father was Cllr Joseph Ross, a former Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council and Cllr Paul Ross, a current member of Longford County Council is her nephew. Brigid’s father was involved in the national library programme and in particular the Longford Westmeath County library committee. The painting was donated to Edgeworthstown Library to mark Brigid’s retirement from the CIAS National Council and in recognition of her outstanding contribution to supporting the arts in Ireland. 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 | Enjoyable evening in Longford as painting donated to Edgeworthstown library

By Longford Live Reporter
Published 31st May 2025, 16:33 GMT

Painting donated to Edgeworthstown Library to mark Brigid Connaughton’s retirement from the Contemporary Irish Art Society (CIAS) National Council

Caption: James Bannon, Matt Farrell, Chairperson of the Maria Edgeworth Centre and Clare McEnroe

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Caption: James Bannon, Matt Farrell, Chairperson of the Maria Edgeworth Centre and Clare McEnroe

Caption: Ann Ross, Margaret O'Dowd, John Farrell, Joe, Sophie, Ruby and Cllr Paul Ross pictured at the unveiling of the painting selected by the Contemporary Irish Art Society which was recently donated to Edgeworthstown Library on behalf of Brigid Connaughton, retiring CIAS board member Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Ann Ross, Margaret O'Dowd, John Farrell, Joe, Sophie, Ruby and Cllr Paul Ross pictured at the unveiling of the painting selected by the Contemporary Irish Art Society which was recently donated to Edgeworthstown Library on behalf of Brigid Connaughton, retiring CIAS board member Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Cllr Paul Ross pictured with his aunt Brigid Connaughton who donated a painting to Edgeworthstown Library to mark her retirement from the Contemporary Irish Art Society with Angela Tuite and Joan Mulvihill, board member of the CIAS at the recent event. Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Cllr Paul Ross pictured with his aunt Brigid Connaughton who donated a painting to Edgeworthstown Library to mark her retirement from the Contemporary Irish Art Society with Angela Tuite and Joan Mulvihill, board member of the CIAS at the recent event. Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Kaylr Sousa Smyth and Frances Ross Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Kaylr Sousa Smyth and Frances Ross Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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