Longford Tourism – May Events Guide
CLÁR Funding 2025
Longford County Council in conjunction with the Department of Rural and Community Development invites Schools, Community and Voluntary Groups, and Local Development Companies to apply for funding under the CLÁR 2025 Programme.
Measure 1 (M1): Developing Community Facilities & Amenities
Online applications and uploaded supporting documentation under Measure 1 must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, 14 May 2025.
Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.
For M1 details, link to the online M1 Application, M1 Scheme Outline and CLÁR Maps please see Community Development on LongfordCoCo.ie
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Measure 2 (M2): Mobility, Cancer Care, Community First Responder and Meals on Wheels
Transport
Measure 3 (M3): “Our Living Islands”
Applications under Measures 2 and 3 should be submitted directly to the Department. Find more information on those at gov.ie/DRCD
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Bealtaine 2025 Longford
Age Friendly Newsletter 17th April 2025
Community Safety Fund 2025: Funding Call Open
The open call for the Community Safety Fund will run from Monday 07 April 2025 until 5pm on Friday 16 May 2025 . €4 million has been made available to support the development of community safety initiatives.
The Fund:
• allows proceeds of crime to be directed into projects to support and enhance community safety
• ensures that the most appropriate proposals to improve community safety will access the funding they need
• allows best practice on community safety and youth justice to be shared with other partnerships and communities nationally as new proposals are developed
• benefits from the success of An Garda Síochána and the Criminal Assets Bureau in seizing the proceeds from criminal activity
Projects that have previously benefited from the funding supported initiatives that:
• reduce the fear of crime; improve community safety and feelings of safety
• support the creation of safe and resilient communities
• reduce reoffending
• divert vulnerable individuals away from engagement in criminal behaviour.
Minister O’Callaghan added:
“The Community Safety Fund encourages and supports the development of new ways to improve and enhance community safety from those working in our communities who best understand the needs in their locality.
“Community participation is crucial to people feeling safe and protected and I am encouraging eligible groups who have a proposal to support and enhance safety in their area to apply.”
In 2024, over €3 million was allocated to projects nationwide. Themes from 2024 successful applicants included projects aimed at addressing anti-social behaviour, domestic violence, drug-related intimidation, social exclusion, youth programmes, prison post-release support. Many of the projects focused on education, sport, recreation, and social interaction to proactively address safety concerns in communities.
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Grants range between €20,000 – €150,000.
Applications are invited from community safety initiatives as well as groups co-funded with local authorities, NGOs and community organisations working on issues relevant to community safety and youth justice.
Applications may be submitted by individual organisations, or by a consortium involving two or more organisations where the lead partner is a community organisation, not-for-profit, social enterprise or similar with a remit relevant to community safety and/or youth justice. Applications with innovative approaches will be afforded particular consideration.
Completed application forms must be returned by 5pm Friday 16th May to CommunitySafetyFund@justice.ie
More information on Community Safety can be found at; www.gov.ie/communitysafety
Women’s Deliberative Café
Women of County Longford You’re Invited! ✨
Women’s Deliberative Café – Have Your Voice Heard
Join us for a friendly, inspiring, and thought-provoking day out with women from Longford, Mid-Ulster, Mayo, and Monaghan!
📅 When? Friday, March 8th
📍 Where? Co-Works, The Old Ulster Bank Building
⏰ Time? 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
This is your chance to connect with women from across the border, share experiences, discuss issues that matter to us all, and shape policy ideas—all in a relaxed and welcoming space.
💬 What past participants have said:
💡 “We were all cross-border, and we all had the same problems.”
💡 “We talked about politics, but not about politics.”
Expect lively discussions, shared insights, laughter, and plenty of good chats!
Reserve your place today! Its important to register for catering purposes etc.
📧 Shelley.deane@dcu.ie
📞 089 981 8039
If you have any transport issues please let us know. Kathleen Dowd, Director of Programmes, Longford Women’s Link and PPN Secretariat Rep and myself are here to help.
Look forward to seeing you all Saturday, March 8th
Let’s come together, have our voices heard, and make a difference! 💜
Community & Enterprise Supports Briefing
Laois County Council is the lead authority on the EU JTF Midlands Regional Enterprise Plan Pathways to Transition Project, in partnership with Longford, Offaly and Westmeath County Councils. The EU JTF MREP Pathway to Just Transition project is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the EU JTF Fund 2021-2027.
Under Work Package 1 – Midlands Pathway to Transition, county briefings on Community & Enterprise Supports will be held over the coming weeks. In the case of Longford, this will take place on March 12th in St Mary’s Hall in Lanesborough, commencing at 9.30am
Storm Éowyn Emergency Response Hubs
Please see the following link to a list of all Emergency Response Hubs in Longford:
Hazy Rainbow Social Club Presents: Game Night
Game Night at the Attic House! 
Starting Jan 29th, join us every second Wednesday for a night of fun and games.
7:30 – 9:30 PM | 
Entry: €5 (proceeds go towards supporting Pride!)All are welcome, bring your friends and your A-game!
For more Info:
Pathways to Funding – Meeting Slides
Please click the link below to access the slides from the Pathways to funding meetings that were held last week (14th -16th January):
Healthy Ireland Fund Open
Healthy Longford is delighted to announce Healthy Ireland funding for 2025 with support of Pobal & Department of Health.
We are now accepting online Expressions of Interest from groups and organisations that have ideas for innovative community health & well-being projects for their local area. Find attached the Guidance/Terms and Conditions and the Frequently Asked Questions.
Healthy Longford is in a position to fund community projects who can deliver programs/events under following outcomes:
- Increase in % of adults & children meeting physical activity guidelines (Lifestyle & Behaviour Risk)
- Increase in individual’s level of positive mental health as per Energy and Vitality Index All. (well-being outcome factor area)
Grants Available:
– Grants up to €3,000
How does this fund work?
This is a two-phase application. First, an Expression of Interest (EOIs) must first be submitted before the closing date of Friday 14 February 2025 at 4pm. All EOI’s will then be reviewed and only eligible EOIs will be invited to the second stage of submitting a full application form.
This application form will contain more specific details about the project, along with quotations for the elements to be funded, and other supporting documentation.
Before submitting your EOI you should:
- Familiarise yourself with the Healthy Longford Fund Application Guidance and Terms and Conditions
- Have your Tax Reference Number.
- Be registered with Longford Public Participation Network
When will the fund close for EOIs?
- EOIs must be submitted by Friday 14 February 2025.
- Incomplete EOIs cannot be assessed for inclusion in stage 2 (full application).
- Late applications will not be accepted.
Please find linked Expression of Interest form: Healthy Ireland funding (Longford)- Expression of Interest 2025
Please contact Healthy Ireland any questions you may have on this expression; thank you for your time.
Integrated Care Programme for Older People (ICPOP) – Survey
Your Voice Matters Survey – Integrated Care Programme for Older People (ICPOP) teams
The HSE is inviting you to complete the survey below if you have attended an Integrated Care for Older Persons (ICPOP) community specialist team. This includes family members or friends who care for someone who has attended the ICPOP team. Your involvement with the ICPOP team can have been at any time during 2024.
The survey is anonymous. Your feedback will be used for presentations and reports to help make services better for everyone who accesses them.
Hard copies of the survey are also being shared directly by the ICPOP teams. An online version of the survey can be accessed here: ICPOP CST Survey (https://collector.sensemaker-suite.com/collector?projectID=fbcf8c32-ccf8-4172-86de-264dfd80d571). The survey is live until 31st January 2025 and takes about 15-20 minutes to complete.
The HSE would like to thank you in advance for your time and effort.
If you have any questions or need more information please email yourvoicematters@hse.ie
You have the power to shape our health service. Be sure to share your thoughts and make your voice heard!
2025 Collaboration and Innovation Fund webinar
See link below to information about an upcoming information webinar on the 2025 Collaboration and Innovation Fund
Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) 2025
Longford Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) invites online applications from community groups for grants under the Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) 2025.
Online applications must be completed by the chairperson, secretary, or treasurer of the community group.
THREE separate quotations must be uploaded with the online application. Otherwise, it will be deemed INCOMPLETE and will not be considered for funding.
Closing date for submission of online applications and uploaded supporting documentation is by 4pm on Thursday 30 January 2025.
Late applications will NOT be accepted.
For online application, terms and conditions, and guidelines please see our webpage LocalEnhancementProgramme2025
Community Groups are advised to familiarise themselves with these well in advance of the closing date and to commence their online application as soon as possible.