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: Ray and Judy Breaden, Catriona and Patrick Claffey Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Ray and Judy Breaden, Catriona and Patrick Claffey Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Joan Mulvihill, board member of Contemporary Irish Art Society 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: Joan Mulvihill, board member of Contemporary Irish Art Society 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: Assistant Librarian, Kim Taylor 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: Assistant Librarian, Kim Taylor 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 and Joan Mulvihill, board member of Contemporary Irish Art Society watch as Brigid Connaughton unveils the painting, she donated to Edgeworthstown Library to mark her retirement from the Contemporary Irish Art Society Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Cllr Paul Ross and Joan Mulvihill, board member of Contemporary Irish Art Society watch as Brigid Connaughton unveils the painting, she donated to Edgeworthstown Library to mark her retirement from the Contemporary Irish Art Society Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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