Adrian and Olivia Worswick, I bumped into today, I just had to stop and ask Adrian for a photo, he was rocking a great look, and no he is not a famous rock star, even though he has been stopped numerous times with that same question. Olivia told me she moved to England at 15years old. She now runs a marina in Northwich, also tells me she is a descendant of Breifne ORourke, a once famous Irish clan from Leitrim. Originally comes from Ballingarry, Tipperary, not far from Kilkenny. They both made a decision to live in a narrow boat, and they love it, the slower pace of life, literally, the highest speed of four miles an hour, but it is a great lifestyle. They are over to visit Olivia’s mother in Mohill, Leitrim, and decided to spend a little time in Longford on their travels. Adrian, a keen photographer himself, tells me Cheshire is a great place to visit, visible history, from Roman times, and much more. Nice couple hope they had a good time in Longford and back in Ireland 

Billy Beahen, Billy the barber, Billy the biker, a huge loss to Longford, Ireland, one of its great characters that will always be remembered. He did so much for charity, helping so many people, countless numbers of lives changed for the better because of his generosity of time and spirit.

My local community exhibition, a portrait in time, challenging negative focus regarding County Longford, Ireland. I made a particular selection from my archive, from my blog, the journeys of some people and art work, reminding locals of the rich and diverse place Longford is, with wonderful people and place. Thanks to the support of Longford Live and Local, Longford County Council, Arts Council Ireland. Also a special mention to artist Eileen Kennedy for the painting work involved and the Longford Leader for help and use of there newspaper archive

St Mel’s Cathedral animal blessing today the 9th of Oct Longford Town 2022, prayers and blessings led by Father James Kiernan

– ST. FRANCIS FOR OUR PETS:

Good St. Francis, you loved all of God’s creatures.

To you they were your brothers and sisters.

Help us to follow your example

of treating every living thing with kindness.

St. Francis, Patron Saint of animals,

watch over my pet

and keep my companion safe and healthy.

Amen.

Brought to you and hosted by local lovely Maggie McKenna, a comedy night that had many acts. In association with Longford Live and Local, in the PV’S Red Room Longford Town. Cork and Kerry legends and Belfast funny men and women who made it a great night of laugh out loud comedy. Host Maggie told us in the first week or two of Dec she will bring it all back.

Culture night in Blazers night club Longford Town, great entertainment with an African/Irish carnival with Daddy Showkey and 4 degrees west, 23rd sept 2022, thanks to @longfordliveandlocal @longfordcountycouncil @theartscouncilireland @daddyshowkey @4degreeswest

In honour and the spirit of the Bewleys social Coffee morning, Longford Mens Shed held their one today Tues the 20th of Sept 2022. This is also the 30th year anniversary for the cause that is dedicated to hospice services. The Mens Shed that started in 2018 and had to stop for a time due to covid. Have done great work in such a short space of time with the space that was given to them. Not only with the building they occupy, but also a leading light with many things in the greater Longford area, alongside the Longford County Council. Men from all backgrounds come together in aid of the Mens Shed, for themselves and social life, offering expertise from their own backgrounds. They came out in force today in support of the social coffee morning cause.

Quickly on the scene the Longford fire brigade, tackled a very serious fire at a thriving café restaurant called Esquires at the N4 Axis Centre Longford Town. a very busy part of town, Mc Donald’s drive through close by, who in turn stopped that service straight away for obvious safety concerns. The local Garda also quick at scene cordoned of the surrounding area, as the local fire crew tackled the blaze. One of the firemen mentioned a backdraft of fire as they first went in, first time to experience the real thing, but they were well prepared to face it with all the modern equipment, and

they had it under control in good time and made safe. Well done to the lads for there dangerous work, they never know what exactly they walk into, but they still walk in fair play local heroes

Longford Fire Brigade – CFALongford Garda Station

A centenary of service, An Garda Siochana, celebrated in Longford with a behind the scenes look at how they operate and a little taste of the hardware used. All happened in the Longford Rugby Club grounds, where many came to see young and old.