St Éimear’s National School in Longford town had a special blessing to mark the official opening of their new extension. The school now has an additional four classroom extension which was achieved in less than a year, providing more space for the schoolchildren to learn. This gallery of photos from the occasion was captured by Shelley Corcoran and we hope you enjoy it.

placeholder image — St Éimear’s National School in Longford town had a special blessing to mark the official opening of their new extension. The school now has an additional four classroom extension which was achieved in less than a year, providing more space for the schoolchildren to learn. This gallery of photos from the occasion was captured by Shelley Corcoran and we hope you enjoy it.

PICTURES | Longford’s Scoil Eimear celebrates positive impact of new school extension

By Longford Leader Reporter

Published 30th Jun 2025, 13:33 GMT

Four classroom extension as Longford national school blessed by Fr Tony Gilhooley

Caption: Fr Tony cutting the ribbon

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Caption: Fr Tony cutting the ribbon

Caption: Fr Tony with present and past teachers and principals

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Caption: Fr Tony with present and past teachers and principals

Caption: Teacher Erin Doherty and Principal Martina McCormack with Brian Donohoe, Lucia McDonnell, Daniel Woch

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Caption: Teacher Erin Doherty and Principal Martina McCormack with Brian Donohoe, Lucia McDonnell, Daniel Woch

Caption: Kelly Marie Murtagh with Lily Summers, Adrian Kondrat, Paddy Donohue, Cash Hannifin

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Caption: Kelly Marie Murtagh with Lily Summers, Adrian Kondrat, Paddy Donohue, Cash Hannifin

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