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Feb 16

Are you a Climate Hero?

Community-Climate-Challenge

Climate Heroes is a good-natured, carbon-saving competition from Global Action Plan. Between the 15th and 26th of April, all kinds of community groups across Ireland will log planet-friendly actions and compete to have the biggest carbon footprint reduction. Weekly webinars in the run-up will shine a light on the big picture and offer a space for knowledge-sharing and connection. Participation is free. For more information and to sign up, please visit www.climateheroes.ie. Because everyone can be a Climate Hero!

This project is supported by Irish Aid’s Global Citizenship Education funding.

Feb 12

Sports Bursary 2024

Longford County Council, through Longford Sports Partnership is pleased to announce that the Longford County Council Sports Bursary is now open for applications. The County Council has allocated funding towards this bursary. It is awarded to individual sportspeople who have shown ability in their sport and possess the potential to achieve excellence at national and international levels.

Applicants from any sporting field must be born or domiciled in County Longford. The award assists in the cost of education, training, travel and equipment. It will normally be made to those over 16 years of age, however, exceptions to this may be made in the case where a person is competing at national, international or equivalent level, as determined by the chosen sport.

The closing date for applications is Monday, 4 March at 5pm.

The criteria for applications are attached to this email, and you can access the online application form here:

View Criteria for Application
Online Application Form

If you have any queries or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Criteria for Applications 2024

Feb 09

MoveWell Exercise Programmes

Exercise classes include strength and cardio, core & mobility, exercise classes for beginners, activator pole exercise for all age groups

For more information visit your local library or email PAFH@longfordcoco.ie

Monday 25th March – Friday 17th May

Monday – Longford Library

Tuesday – Granard Library

Wednesday – Edgeworthstown Library

Thursday – Lanesboro Library

Friday – Ballymahon Library

Feb 09

Suicide Prevention Resources

Training:

To access free online and face to face self harm, suicide prevention and bereavement support training, see link: Midlands Training

Support:

To access information on national and local suicide prevention resources/mental health support services please follow links: CfL Midlands, Louth & Meath CHO Website / YourMentalHealth.ie

Scan QR Code below for 24/7 support service information:

24-7 Someone is Always There to Listen

Feb 08

Application for An Garda Siochána

The 2024 Garda Recruitment Campaign has been announced and anyone considering a career in An Garda Siochána must submit their application through Publicjobs.ie before 3pm on 8th February 2024.

If anyone has any questions they can contact a member of the Community Policing Team in Longford Garda Station on 043 3350570 or email Sergeant Darren Conlon on darren.m.conlon@garda.ie

Please share among your groups and other platforms.

Dec 08

Healthy Longford -Expression of Interest 2024

Nov 28

GOAL Mile Information

The GOAL Mile is a wonderful event, suitable for all ages and abilities! We are hoping to increase the number of people organising and participating in a Mile this year. While most GOAL Miles take place on Christmas Day, a Mile can be organised any time in December.

This year has been particularly challenging with climate disasters and conflict leaving over 100 million people displaced. All funds raised through the GOAL Mile will be used to support GOAL’s work around the world (from East Africa to Palestine).

I have included the following and would greatly appreciate it if you could share this out on your social and email communications:

  • Information on the GOAL Mile
  • Images for social media in two formats

We would really appreciate it if you could use the hash tags #GOALMile and #ThatsWhatGOALiesDo

A full list of existing GOAL Miles can be found here. We would really appreciate your support to highlight the Miles in your local area.

Nov 27

ECCO Christmas event

Nov 27

December Events Guide

Nov 23

Public Consultation on Migrant Integration Strategy

Nov 21

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Nov 21

Craft Fair Edgeworthstown

Nov 15

Glencree Intercultural and Refugee Programme

Nov 13

Invitation to Longford Green Energy and Organic Farming Information Event

Nov 09

Clann Credo – Connecting with Co. Longford Community Groups

Calling all community groups, approved housing bodies, family resource centres, sports clubs, charities and social enterprises – If you are planning a project or service that delivers a social benefit in your local community, Clann Credo may be able to help!

Clann Credo is a registered charity whose purpose is to lend social finance to not-for-profit groups and organisations throughout Ireland in order to generate a sustainable social impact in communities. Since its inception in 1996, Clann Credo has become the largest social finance lender in Ireland, providing almost €194 million loans to over 2,200 community groups.

Find out more about the types of projects they work with here: www.clanncredo.ie

Nov 09

NALA National Adult Literacy Agency

Family learning conference 2023: Register (free event)

NALA has a Family Learning conference on Thursday 23 November 2023 in The Richmond Centre, 1 North Brunswick St, Smithfield, Dublin.

The conference is on from 9.30 am to 3.15 pm.

You can register here.

There is no fee for attending this conference. Feel free to forward this to colleagues.

Nov 09

November’s News at Lough Ree Access for All

1 Hour 30 min Trip

ONE PERSONAL ASSISTANT BOARDS FOR €5 PER SERVICE USER (PRICE WILL BE REDUCE IN CHECKOUT STAGE) IF MORE THAN ONE PERSONAL ASSISTANT IS REQUIRED PER SERVICE USER, THEY MUST PAY FULL PRICE €20 (MUST BE ADDED AS AN PERSONAL ASSISTANT AS SPACES HAVE TO BE ACCOUNTED FOR ON OUR BOAT)

If less than 4 passengers are booked on any boat trip, the manager at Lough Ree Access for All reserves the right to cancel any sailing due to a 4-passenger minimum requirement per sailing.

Payment Must be made in full before your booking is confirmed.

If booking is cancelled, we will refund you with a gift card or a trip on another available date.

The Trustees and Crew at Lough Ree Access for All CLG thank you for your support and understanding.

THE DISCOUNTED FARE OF €20 APPLIES ONLY FOR REGISTERED DISABLED, UNWAGED AND RESIDENT IN R.O.I

NO ANIMALS ARE PERMITTED ON LOUGH REE ACCESS FOR ALL BOAT EXCEPT FOR REGISTERED CARE / GUIDE DOGS WHICH MUST BE NOTIFIED IN ADVANCE TO LOUGH REE ACCESS FOR ALL TEAM PRIOR TO BOOKING.

THANK YOU,
LIAM GRIMES, MANAGER Call us on 0892625505 or click HERE for information

Nov 08

World Suicide Bereavement Remembrance Event

Nov 08

Longford Community Safety Partnership Annual Public Meeting & Crime Prevention Expo

Oct 31

Community-Based Tourism Workshop