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Tributes to Longford's Adie Farrell following his passing

Oct 8, 2024 16:20
By Shannonside News
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Tributes to Longford's Adie Farrell following his passing

A popular long-serving Longford Councillor has been remembered as a true servant to the people of Longford.

Well known Lanesboro man Adie Farrell passed away in Mullingar Hospital earlier this week.

A Fine Gael councillor for close to 40 years, Adie was first co-opted to his father's seat after he passed away.

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The councillor, who has been described as the father of Fine Gael in Longford, lost his seat in the 2009 local elections.

Outside of politics, Mr Farrell was a long serving chairman of Lanesboro Community College's board of Management.

Taoiseach Simon Harris was represented at the funeral today by his Aide de Camp, Commandant Claire Mortimer.

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Local Councillor and former Colleague of Adie, Peggy Nolan paid tribute to the popular Longford man.

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