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

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Published 25th Jul 2022, 09:33 GMT

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Caption: Retiring Kenagh Garda Brian McManus with local historian, farmer and writer Paddy Egan 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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