Longford County Council Sports Bursary 2026 recipients were announced at a special celebratory event in Áras an Chontae buildings which took place on Wednesday, June 24.
This bursary recognises the achievements of sportspeople who have the ability and potential to achieve success at a national and an international level.
Recipients share in a bursary of €10,000, which will be used to help them in their sporting career.
1. One of the Longford County Council Sports Bursary 2026 recipients Robin Óg Murphy (Athletics Walk) pictured with Cathaoirleach Cllr Gerry Hagan, Director of Services Samantha Healy and Tony Headon, Chairperson of the Longford Sports Partnership
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2. Longford County Council Sports Bursary 2026 recipients. Front row; Emma Brennan, Shane Smith, Joe Shannon, Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council Cllr Gerry Hagan, Robin Óg Murphy and Fionn McCormack Crowe. Back; Emma Murray, Jake Bermingham (also representing his brother Luke), Director of Services Samantha Healy, Tony Headon, Chairperson of the Longford Sports Partnership, Brian Greene (on behalf of his son Darragh), Calum Duignan and Sarah Mulligan, Longford Sports Partnership Coordinator at this year's award ceremony.
Picture: Shelley Corcoran
3. Longford County Council Sports Bursary 2026 recipients pictured with Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council Cllr Gerry Hagan, Director of Services Samantha Healy, Tony Headon, Chairperson of the Longford Sports Partnership, Sarah Mulligan, Longford Sports Partnership Coordinator, Ciaran Murphy, Cllr Niall Gannon, Cllr Uruemu Adejinmi, Cllr Seamus Butler and Director of Services, Barbara Heslin at this year's award ceremony
Picture: Shelley Corcoran
4. One of the Longford County Council Sports Bursary 2026 recipients Robin Óg Murphy pictured with Sarah Mulligan, Longford Sports Partnership Coordinator
Picture: Shelley Corcoran
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