There was a full attendance in Longford Library on Thursday last for the official opening of an exhibition to mark the centenary of An Garda Síochána. The event was held exactly 100 years after the arrival of the first Civic Guards in Longford. Photographer Shelley Corcoran was on hand to capture some of the many faces who turned out last Thursday.

placeholder image — There was a full attendance in Longford Library on Thursday last for the official opening of an exhibition to mark the centenary of An Garda Síochána. The event was held exactly 100 years after the arrival of the first Civic Guards in Longford. Photographer Shelley Corcoran was on hand to capture some of the many faces who turned out last Thursday.

PICTURES | History and throwbacks to yesteryear take centre stage as Longford Garda Centenary exhibition opens its doors

By Liam Cosgrove

Published 7th Oct 2022, 09:33 GMT

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Caption: Cllr Gerry Hagan, Helen Baxter, Inspector Yvonne Martin and Fr Turlough Baxter

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Caption: Dr Paul Hughes (journalist and historian), author John O'Brien (retired Detective Chief Superintendent), Longford Municipal District Cathaoirleach Cllr Gerry Hagan, Robbie McConn and Inspector Paddy McGirl

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Caption: Mary Mangan, Superintendent Seamus Boyle, Jimmy Mangan, Sarah O'Sullivan (McGuinness) and Longford County Councl Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern

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Caption: Inspector Paddy McGirl, Fidelma Brennan and Insp Yvonne Martin

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PICTURES | History and throwbacks to yesteryear take centre stage as Longford Garda Centenary exhibition opens its doors

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