Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

There is also a church. As one approaches the townland there is a sign which states "Welcome to County Westmeath" but the people of Ballymahon go to mass in Tang. They have two masses in Tang said by a priest who believes in short masses. There was a famous Battle of Tang in 988. The book about Cornelius Rabbit of Tang should not be confused with the Battle of Tang. I arrived at the church with my truck, my guys and my microphone. Then Albert arrived with his truck, his guys and his microphone, and it became a question of what would happen. We knew the priest was nearing completion in the church because we had a scout going inside to keep us informed. We did not know what would happen or whether we were going to drown out one another. However, a very nice councillor from Longford said "Get up on the one truck the two of ye. Aren't ye both Fianna Fáil?" We did, and we said our piece.

I welcome Longford back into the constituency. The people of Longford and Westmeath are strong soul-mates. I have retained great friendships all over Longford since I ran, but particularly in north Longford. I look forward to renewing those acquaintanceships and friendships, and to working together in a voting sense.