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06 Sept 2025

Derry's Longfield Care Home celebrates 25th birthday!

Mayor Lillian Seenoi-Barr was in attendance at Longfield Care Home to meet staff and residents and help celebrate the milestone

Derry's Longfield Care Home celebrates 25th birthday!

Mayor Lillian Seenoi-Barr being introduced to Mrs. Mena Moore (Moore Construction, who built the home 25 years ago). On left is Louise Carroll, Home Manager. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

Healthcare Ireland Group celebrated the 25th anniversary of their Longfield Care Home in Derry on Thursday last and the city and district’s Mayor, Lillian Seenoi-Barr was on hand to meet staff and residents and help celebrate the milestone.

She had afternoon tea, chatted to those in attendance, presented awards and sat with residents as they were entertained by the fabulous Monica McGuigan.

IN PICTURES: Longfield Care Home celebrates 25th birthday!

She also met some of the Home’s oldest residents, including 101 years-old Lily Canning; 100 years-old Edith Gallagher and Fr. Michael Keaveney, who this year will celebrate his 99th year.

The home’s manager, Louise Carroll thanked the mayor for taking time out to attend the event and for going around to meet all the home’s residents. She also paid tribute to her wonderful staff for their dedication and continued support.

The Mayor was also given a tour of the building as well as promising to return before her year of office is over.

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