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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5. President Catherine Connolly meets LCA student Layla Alfuwers, with Melview National School principal Bryan Kennedy
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6. There was great excitement around the corridors of Melview National School, Longford Town on Monday, November 9 as President Catherine Connolly and her husband Brian McEnery visited the school
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7. President Catherine Connolly returns to the classroom and answers questions from Melview NS pupils. Also pictured are Kate O’Boyle and Kelsey Nevin
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8. Talented musicians Joseph and Séan performed at Melview National School on Monday as the school welcomed President Catherine Connolly and her husband Brian McEnery
Picture: Shelley Corcoran