Tributes paid as Eamon is laid to rest
TRIBUTES have been pouring in for south Kerry community activist Eamon Langford, who was instrumental in the area’s growth and development.
Originally from Beaufort –his father taught at Kilgobnet – Eamon spent some years driving a double-decker bus in London, before becaming a teacher and moving to south Kerry. There, he took up a role in the Technical school in Cahersiveen.
He played an instrumental role in the locality. He was involved in almost every community initiative, all aimed at helping ensure the viability of his adopted home place.
He played a leading role in the development of SKDP, also advocating for funding for the formation of such development groups to help rural areas.
When changes were announced to Leader funding in recent years, he continued campaigning to ensure that rural communities were not forgotten.
SKDP CEO Noel Spillane said this week that Eamon was not only a friend but a key part of SKDP and was always on the phone leading and supporting community initiatives.
“He was a great community activist and a gentleman,” he said.
He was instrumental in helping bring FEXCO to Cahersiveen, which was a huge boost for employment to the area. The O’Connell Centre and the local language school were also