National Famine Commemoration Event 2024. After a hectic few weeks of cleaning, painting, sweeping, window dressing and flower planting the big day came in a blaze of sunshine. From early morning crowds began to gather in the Green, the scene was set for the Taoiseach Simon Harris’s arrival, the Army Band struck up the music and the event kicked off. There was a mix of speeches, poetry reading, letter reading and music, followed by wreath laying, plaque unveiling and tree planting, the flag was raised to full mast and the main event was over. The Taoiseach paid a visit to the Maria Edgeworth Centre in the company of Matt Farrell, followed by a media session with the Taoiseach. Once again thanks to Longford County Council and Longford Library Services who picked Edgeworthstown to host this event. Credit to local Community Groups, Edgeworthstown Traders Association, Edgeworthstown District Development, Edgeworthstown Tidy Towns, CO:WORX and the Edgeworth Society for helping out on the day. Everything ran off smoothly and we can be proud of our efforts.
Over the past few days and weeks community groups and traders have been working hard to make our town look spectacular for the National Famine Commemoration event taking place tomorrow the 19th May. Congratulations to all who have worked so hard, everything is coming together nicely and we hope the sun will shine on another big Sunday event. #Longford#YourCouncil#AnGortaMór#FamineCommemoration
We will be at the Christmas Fun Day in the Community Centre on the 16th. If you are interested in getting involved or want to know about what we do then why not come and say hello.
Edgeworthstown Tidy Towns made a presentation to PJ Kelly following his retirement from working with Edgeworthstown Development. Edgeworthstown Tidy Towns want to thank PJ for his support and his hard work which helped Tidy Towns in their work around the town. We wish PJ a long and healthy retirement.
We have been asked to give a mention to the Halloween Festival in Longford.
Dead of Night Halloween Festival from 27th to 31st
There are no age limits
On Saturday and Sunday it is 5 euro per child , all activities are included
On Tuesday there is free, parade starts at 7pm, can line up on Main street and Bridge street to watch it pass and then there is the bonfire finale ( no fireworks though) with music and a haunted house.
Recently our treasurer Margaret Hayden had some poetry published in a new collection of poetry called ‘Windows to my memories’. Below is an image of the book cover and two of Margaret’s poems which she has kindly allowed us to reproduce here. Poems are copyright Margaret Hayden.
Margaret Hayden our Tidy Towns treasurer had her writing put into a book recently called “A Way with Words”. Other contributors were Bernadette Conlon and Timi Owalabi. They are being supported by Longford Community Resources clg (LCRL) , The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) and Slaintecare healthy communities programme. The collection was launched by Mary Carleton Reynolds, a former Longford County Librarian. We wish all involved every success in the future. Congratulations Margaret from all of us.
Recently Tidy Towns ran a competition in the local schools to design a new logo for Tidy Towns. This competition was kindly funded by the North Midland Credit Union. We’d like to thank the schools, pupils, teachers and North Midland Credit Union for making this a great success.
Results of North Midland Credit Union School’s Competition 2023.
Edgeworthstown Tidy Towns would like to extend their condolences to the Donohoe family on the passing of Philomena. Where there was volunteer work to be done she was there, cajoling, organising, occasionally giving out but always ready to lend her support and advice. A small frame but a big hearted lady Mrs D will always be remembered – may she rest in peace.
The Seniors Alert Scheme (SAS) has been established to encourage community support for vulnerable older people in our communities. It provides funding for a personal monitored alarm, connected to a contact centre to enable older persons of 65 or older and to continue to live securely in their homes with confidence, independence and peace of mind. The Scheme is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development via Pobal with equipment made available through community, voluntary and not-for-profit organisations registered with Pobal under the SAS. To avail of the service contact Edgeworthstown Development at 087 9305497
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