President Catherine Connolly received a warm welcome from the pupils and teachers of Melview National School, Longford Town when she visited the county for the first time since her inauguration on Monday afternoon, November 9, 2026.
During her visit to Melview NS , President Connolly raised the Gaelbhratach flag, an impressive accolade recognising the school's use of the Irish language outside of classroom lessons.
Melview NS Principal Bryan Kennedy was delighted, “This was the President’s final county of her 32 county visit over the past year and we were honoured to have her! As she said herself, she was saving the best for last!”
Later on Monday, President Connolly travelled to Rath Mhuire Community Resource Centre, Granard where she unveiled a plaque to mark four decades of the centre.
Longford Live photographer Shelley Corcoran captured this gallery of photos from the visit of President Catherine Connolly to Longford Town and we hope you enjoy them.
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1. President Catherine Connolly with Elizabeth Brady, and Enya & John Madden
Picture: Shelley Corcoran
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2. President Catherine Connolly and her husband Brian McEnery being greeted by pupil Oisin Flynn at Melview National School on Monday, November 9
Picture: Shelley Corcoran
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3. President Catherine Connolly and her husband Brian McEnery being greeted by Student Council member Cara Jones at Melview National School on Monday, November 9
Picture: Shelley Corcoran
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4. President Catherine Connolly in conversation with Taylor Murtagh Stokes at Melview National School, Longford Town
Picture: Shelley Corcoran