The incredible work of Longford people and organisations was recognised at the Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Awards in Áras an Chontae. Longford County Council is pleased to announce the local people and groups recognised at the Cathaoirleach Awards, held on Friday, 9 June in Aras an Chontae, Great Water Street, Longford. READ MORE BELOW PHOTO The award recipients were Ballycloughan Carrickboy Hall Committee; Frank and Dolores Kiernan of Kiernan Steel; The Hillside Club, Ballinalee and Rogie ‘Owen’ Martin. Longford County Council Cathaoirleach, Cllr Turlough McGovern said, “I am so pleased that my fellow councillors and I have this opportunity to recognise the excellent work and talents of all these great people. The generosity of these people with their time and abilities is what makes our communities in Longford so wonderful.” Longford County Council Chief Executive Paddy Mahon added, “It is great to mark the excellent work of Longford people with these Cathaoirleach Awards for 2023. The Council is delighted to give these people the recognition they more than deserve for their incredible work.” Those attending the event were also treated to wonderful musical entertainment. Traditional music was played by members of the local group Strad while there were also two special performances from service users of St Christopher’s who this year, with the support of Longford County Council, released the ‘Six Hearts, One Soul’ CD. Rose McGuire performed ‘Caledonia’ and John Miller sang ‘Octopus’s Garden’. Award recipients Ballycloughan Carrickboy Hall Committee was nominated by Ballymahon Municipal District. This group epitomises all that is good about community spirit having developed a derelict hall into a thriving community hub and in doing so, revitalising their entire community with numerous events taking place on a weekly and monthly basis. The work of this committee has safeguarded the future of the community for the next generations. Frank and Dolores Kiernan of Kiernan
PICTURES | Incredible work of Longford people recognised at Cathaoirleach Awards
Caption: Rose McGuire, St Christopher’s Services performing ‘Caledonia’ from the ‘Six Hearts, One Soul’ CD Picture: Shelley Corcoran
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Caption: John Miller, St Christopher’s Services performing ‘Octopus’s Garden’ from the ‘Six Hearts, One Soul’ CD Picture: Shelley Corcoran
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Caption: Rogie “Owen" Martin receiving a Cathaoirleach Award 2023 from Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern Picture: Shelley Corcoran
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Caption: Johnny Murray receiving a Cathaoirleach Award 2023 on behalf of the Ballycloughan Carrickboy Hall Committee from Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern Picture: Shelley Corcoran
