Weronika Figlak, Maja Romanowska and Sofia Ivashcysnyn welcoming the Polish Ambassador to St Joseph’s National School Pictures: Shelley Corcoran Longford County Council was delighted to welcome Her Excellency Ambassador of Poland Anna Sochanska to Longford on Wednesday, 27 April. Ambassador Sochanska fulfilled a number of engagements to celebrate and further strengthen the connection between Poland and County Longford. The invitation came about as a result of Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Peggy Nolan reaching out to Her Excellency. Ambassador Sochanska was welcomed to Longford County Council by Cathaoirleach Peggy Nolan. Polish Midlands Community Chairman Slawomir Kazek and representative Barbara Stachowska in attendance to welcome the Ambassador. Following this, the Ambassador visited St Mel’s Cathedral to meet with Father James McKiernan and to light a candle as a mark of solidarity with the people of Ukraine. Temperance Hall hosted a performance by Polish students from St Joseph’s National School. Lunch took place in Torc. One of the key themes that emerged from the discussions included the many Polish people who have added greatly to their communities by making County Longford their home. Focus was also given to further developing these strong ties between Poland and Longford. Speaking following the visit, Cathaoirleach Cllr Peggy Nolan said she was delighted that the Ambassador had come to Longford. “This visit allows for a strengthening of ties between people with shared values. I want to pay tribute to Ambassador Sochanska for sharing her time and enthusiasm for deepening the close ties Longford has with Poland. I hope to welcome Her Excellency again to Longford very soon.” Longford County Council extends its thanks to Father James McKiernan, the pupils and teachers of St Joseph’s National School, and Torc Café who went above and beyond to ensure the Ambassador was treated to a warm Longford welcome during her visit.

placeholder image — Weronika Figlak, Maja Romanowska and Sofia Ivashcysnyn welcoming the Polish Ambassador to St Joseph’s National School Pictures: Shelley Corcoran Longford County Council was delighted to welcome Her Excellency Ambassador of Poland Anna Sochanska to Longford on Wednesday, 27 April. Ambassador Sochanska fulfilled a number of engagements to celebrate and further strengthen the connection between Poland and County Longford. The invitation came about as a result of Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Peggy Nolan reaching out to Her Excellency. Ambassador Sochanska was welcomed to Longford County Council by Cathaoirleach Peggy Nolan. Polish Midlands Community Chairman Slawomir Kazek and representative Barbara Stachowska in attendance to welcome the Ambassador. Following this, the Ambassador visited St Mel’s Cathedral to meet with Father James McKiernan and to light a candle as a mark of solidarity with the people of Ukraine. Temperance Hall hosted a performance by Polish students from St Joseph’s National School. Lunch took place in Torc. One of the key themes that emerged from the discussions included the many Polish people who have added greatly to their communities by making County Longford their home. Focus was also given to further developing these strong ties between Poland and Longford. Speaking following the visit, Cathaoirleach Cllr Peggy Nolan said she was delighted that the Ambassador had come to Longford. “This visit allows for a strengthening of ties between people with shared values. I want to pay tribute to Ambassador Sochanska for sharing her time and enthusiasm for deepening the close ties Longford has with Poland. I hope to welcome Her Excellency again to Longford very soon.” Longford County Council extends its thanks to Father James McKiernan, the pupils and teachers of St Joseph’s National School, and Torc Café who went above and beyond to ensure the Ambassador was treated to a warm Longford welcome during her visit.

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Anna Sochanska, Ambassador of Poland in the Republic of Ireland,Cllr Peggy Nolan, Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council,Cllr Uruemu Adejinmi, Cathaoirleach of Longford MD,Slavek Kazek, Chairman of Midlands Polish Community CLG,Amalia Shmyhovska, opera student from Ukraine Amalia Shmyhouska, Maciej Wojcik, Deputy Counsellor in the Polish Embassy in Dublin,Melisa Milmoe, Maksymilian Gruziola, Wiktor Rosada, Amelia Pajak, Tabita Kukier HadrysPicture: Shelley Corcoran

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Anna Sochanska, Ambassador of Poland in the Republic of Ireland,Cllr Peggy Nolan, Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council,Cllr Uruemu Adejinmi, Cathaoirleach of Longford MD,Slavek Kazek, Chairman of Midlands Polish Community CLG,Amalia Shmyhovska, opera student from Ukraine Amalia Shmyhouska, Maciej Wojcik, Deputy Counsellor in the Polish Embassy in Dublin,Patrycj Kwasniak, Julia Raszka, Julia Zylis, Emilia Figlak, Nikola BaryckaPicture: Shelley Corcoran

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In St Joseph’s National School, Longford town last Wednesday for the visit of the Polish Ambassador to Ireland were; Ambassador Anna Sochanska, Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council Cllr Peggy Nolan, Cathaoirleach of Longford MD Cllr Uruemu Adejinmi, Chairman of Midlands Polish Community CLG Slavek Kazek, opera student from Ukraine Amalia Shmyhouska, Deputy Counsellor in the Polish Embassy, Dublin Maciej Wojcik, Wiktoria Figlak, Eliza Nowakowska, Weronika Kostyra , Vanessa Waskowska and Urszula Gruziola. Also see report on page 8 Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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In St Joseph’s National School, Longford town last Wednesday for the visit of the Polish Ambassador to Ireland were; Laura Feehily and Anne Marie McKeon from Longford County Council; Anna Sochanska, Ambassador of Poland in the Republic of Ireland; John Brannigan, Director of Services Longford County Council; Cllr Peggy Nolan, Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council; Orla Egan Principal St Joseph’s National School Longford; Cllr Uruemu Adejinmi, Cathaoirleach of Longford MD; Slavek Kazek, Chairperson of Midlands Polish Community CLG, Amalia Shmyhovska, opera student from Ukraine; Maciej Wojcik, Deputy Counsellor in the Polish Embassy in Dublin and Ann Harte Deputy Principal St Joseph’s National School Longford. Also see more on page 8 Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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