63RD Annual Dinner & Dance. Saturday 10th February 2018

As in the past number of years our annual function took place at The Clayton Crown Hotel, Cricklewood Broadway , London NW2 3ED. The almost two hundred and fifty guests heard the keynote speech by the new Irish Ambassador, Adrian O’Neill who himself has strong Longford links, his father hailing from Legan. Longford Council Cathaoirleach Martin Mulleady spoke about the many recent positive developments especially in Longford Town including the plans for the unopened shopping centre and the progress with CenterParcs at Ballymahon. Prior to dinner there was a display by The Ryan Lavelle School of Irish Dancing. Following an excellent Three Course Dinner there was dancing to Declan Nerney and His Band interspersed by musical contributions from several guests. The raffle which was generously sponsored will benefit among others the family of Evan McKeon, a thirteen years old Longford Boy who recently underwent a heart transplant operation at Newcastle General Infirmary. Following feedback on the night we would urge anyone with special dietary requirements to advise us of this fact when booking tickets so that their choice of meal can be catered for. If you have any photos from the evening you wish to be published on the website please email them to michaelnmccann@aol.com. By all measurements this was one of the most successful Dinner Dances in many years, and we look forward with confidence to our Sixty Fourth which will take place on Saturday 16th February 2019 (amended date) at the same venue.

 

The next Meeting

The next Meeting of The Longford Association in London will take place on 7th November 2018 at 8pm at The Horse & Groom, 7 Groom Place, Belgravia London SW1X 7BA. Nearest Tube Stations; Hyde Park Corner or Victoria. All members, past and present together with all Longfordians and those with Longford connections are invited to attend. Without new members one of these days there will be no Association. Remember we need you!

 

Annual Mass

The Annual Mass for deceased and living members and friends of The Association will take place at Saint Gabriel's Church, 390 Northolt Road, South Harrow, Middlesex HA2 8EX on Sunday 9th December 2018 at 12 Noon. The Mass will be followed by a reception for all members and friends ( past and present ) of The Association atSt Gabriel's Social Club next door to The Church. Nearest Tube Station is South Harrow".

 

4. Golf Day2019

 

" Our Annual Golf Day will take place on Friday 7th June 2019 at West Middlesex Golf Club

Greenford Middlesex. UB1 8EE. We are pleased to announce that Aiden Ganly will be our

Captain. This event is our principal fundraising vehicle and has over the years has raised many

thousands of pounds for worthwhile charitable causes. If you or your company could sponsor

the Prizes or a Hole or play on the day we would love to hear from you. Just call or email

our Treasurer Michael N McCann  on 07710363126, email michaelnmccann@aol.com. "