Signing of lease contract to pave way for development of Longford sports facilities

Longford County Council has this week confirmed that lease contracts have been signed with Michael Neary Park Management Committee for the plot of ground at Michael Neary Park, Strokestown Road, Longford Town.

This took place in Longford County Council offices on Friday, May 31.

It follows the establishment of the Michael Neary Park Management Committee. This committee plans to proceed with upgrading this facility to make it a place for teams to participate in sporting activities.

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The committee consists of members from Longford Wanderers Football Club, Longford Schoolboys and Schoolgirls League, Newtown Football Club and Killoe Football Club.

Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Colm Murray said, “This contract signing has come about due to the hard work of Cllr Seamus Butler and members of Longford Municipal District, as well as Longford County Council Director of Services John Brannigan. I look forward to seeing the future development of this area in Longford Town.”

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Main Photo Caption: Solicitor Frank Gearty; Cllr Seamus Butler; Gary Toher, Newtown Football Club; John Stokes, Longford Wanderers; Chris Cullen, Killoe Football Club; Lorraine McKee, Longford County Council; Cllr Gerry Warnock; Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Colm Murray; Longford Municipal District Cathaoirleach Cllr Martin Monaghan; Cllr John Browne; Cllr Peggy Nolan; Longford County Council Chief Executive Paddy Mahon; Longford County Council Director of Services John Brannigan Picture: Shelley Corcoran Photography

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