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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9. Pupils at Melview NS play their tin whistles during the assembly to greet President Catherine Connolly and her husband Brian McEnery during her first official visit to County Longford since her inauguration
Picture: Shelley Corcoran
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10. Rubik's Cubes Champions at Melview National School giving a demonstration of their skills to President Catherine Connolly on Monday
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11. President Catherine Connolly and and her husband Brian McEnery speaking with Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois Paul Connell during her visit to Melview National School on Monday
Picture: Shelley Corcoran
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12. President Catherine Connolly listens to 6th Class pupils from Melview National School as they present their project on Irish Presidents
Picture: Shelley Corcoran