A Longford man killed one hundred years ago tomorrow will be remembered by his family this weekend in a special online event.
42-year-old Thomas Beirne was shot at Fearglass near Gortletteragh and his family hopes that a special in person event can take place later this year to remember him.
His grand-nephew, Leitrim councillor Des Guckian, has published a booklet to remember the Longford native who on May 1st 1921 at his grandmother's home.
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Des says that this weekend's zoom event is just for family but they are hopeful that a more public memorial for his grand uncle will take place later when Covid restrictions ease further :
