A large gathering of local people assembled at the Kenagh Community Centre last Saturday evening, July 16 to give a big send off and thank you to retiring Garda Brian McManus. Brian retired from active service from the Garda force on July 1 after twenty four years in Kenagh Garda Station. READ MORE BELOW PHOTO The large crowd who attended was a good indication of Brian's popularity over a broad area of South Longford. A big spread of refreshments were prepared and served up by a local committee who left no stone unturned to make it an enjoyable night for everyone especially for Brian and his extended family who were present. A number of local people spoke in praise of Brian's dedicated service accompanied by background music. No doubt a night to remember thanks to the local committee, those who prepared food and who subscribed to the presentation of a well deserved envelope. Thanks to all and thanks to Brian, your shoes will be hard to fill.

placeholder image — A large gathering of local people assembled at the Kenagh Community Centre last Saturday evening, July 16 to give a big send off and thank you to retiring Garda Brian McManus. Brian retired from active service from the Garda force on July 1 after twenty four years in Kenagh Garda Station. READ MORE BELOW PHOTO The large crowd who attended was a good indication of Brian's popularity over a broad area of South Longford. A big spread of refreshments were prepared and served up by a local committee who left no stone unturned to make it an enjoyable night for everyone especially for Brian and his extended family who were present. A number of local people spoke in praise of Brian's dedicated service accompanied by background music. No doubt a night to remember thanks to the local committee, those who prepared food and who subscribed to the presentation of a well deserved envelope. Thanks to all and thanks to Brian, your shoes will be hard to fill.

PICTURES | People of South Longford and Kenagh pay tribute to dedicated and popular retiring Garda

By Alan Walsh

Managing Editor

Published 25th Jul 2022, 09:33 GMT

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Caption: Ava Harkin, Jenny and Gary Percival Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Louis Belton and nephew Louis Belton at last Saturday's function to honour retiring Garda Brian McManus Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Kathleen Nolan, Louis Belton, Pauline Murphy, Bernie Walsh and Bridie Kelly in St Dominic's Community Centre on Saturday as the community of Kenagh said farewell to local Garda Brian McManus Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Paul, Helen, Fionn, Daire and Cian Kilmurray Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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PICTURES | People of South Longford and Kenagh pay tribute to dedicated and popular retiring Garda

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