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Welcome editionCéad míle fáilte go Féilire Imeachtaí Longfoirt 2013 le ócaidí agusféilte éagsúla a bheidh ar siúl thar timpeall an Contae i mbliana.This is the second edition of the Longford What’s On • 2013guide, which highlights the wide range of local events andfestivals that will take place in County Longford throughout 2013.This guide is aimed at both local people living in Longford, theirfriends and families overseas and visitors to our county. 2013is a special year in Ireland because of The Gathering, whichencourages everyone to invite friends and family from abroadhome for a visit.We would like to congratulate the beautiful village ofAbbeyshrule on their wonderful achievement in 2012 of winningthe National award for Ireland’s Tidiest Town and again winninggold in the prestigious European Entente Florale competition.We hope many people will visit Longford throughout the yearparticularly our Longford diaspora. Do come and experiencewhat a vibrant, exciting place Longford is, with many things tosee and do throughout the year.Longford 20132corlea bog trackwayroyal canal, abbeyshruleCouncillor Peggy Nolanlongford town mayorCouncillor Sean Farrelllongford county mayorfishing, river shannonBienvenu O Benvenido O Céad Míle FáilteLongford Gathering 2013Please check the following websites for up-to-date information on allthe events going on in County Longford: www.thegatheringireland.com,www.longford.ie and www.longfordtourism.ie. To have your eventincluded, please log on to www.thegatheringireland.com and LongfordGathering Facebook page. If you need any help, please emaillibrary@longfordcoco.ie.01