Longford County Council

💡 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 Over €192,000 has been invested in laptops for primary schools across the county—helping 92% of schools taking part in STEM to strengthen digital learning in the classroom. 💻 With over 700 students attending this year’s Dream Space Showcase, it’s clear that interest in STEM and STEAM is growing fast! This is about giving every child the chance to explore, learn and succeed in a digital world. 🌍 This initiative is supported through funding from the Government of Ireland and the European Union, under the Just Transition Fund Programme 2021–2027, which aims to support communities as they transition towards a more sustainable, innovative and inclusive future. Read more in the News section of our website➡️Link in Bio #EUJTF #EUinmyregion

🌟 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝! All six Longford library branches are now part of the TUS Learning Gate network—creating local access points to higher education right across the county. 📚✨ This new partnership between Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) and Longford County Council makes it easier than ever to explore flexible, online and part-time courses, from micro-credentials to master’s degrees. 🎓 Whether you're looking to upskill, change career, or return to education, you can now start your journey right from your local library—on your terms. 💡 Accessible, flexible learning—right where you are. Read More on the News section of our website ➡️Link in Bio! @tus_athlone @tus_ire @longfordlibrary

🚶‍♂️ Movement Matters: Supporting Mental Wellbeing Through Active Living 🚶‍♂️ Healthy Ireland is a Government-led initiative focused on improving the health and wellbeing of everyone in our society. Through the Healthy Ireland Fund, communities across the country are supported to deliver meaningful programmes that make a real difference locally. Here in Longford, this work comes to life through Healthy Longford, which is currently in Round 4 of the Healthy Ireland project cycle, with funding running until December 2026. In 2025, 17 community projects across the county were awarded funding to support health, connection, and wellbeing. Each project partnered with Edufit Limited to gather feedback and measure impact, ensuring every programme delivers positive, measurable results. The Movement Matters Programme, delivered by Mental Health Longford, focused on the Healthy Longford outcome of increasing positive mental health. 🧠💙 In 2025, two Movement Matters programmes were delivered, supporting adults living in the community with mental wellbeing needs. The programme used movement and physical activity as a positive and accessible way to support emotional wellbeing, confidence, and connection. By combining gentle activity with a supportive group setting, Movement Matters created a safe space for participants to improve wellbeing, reduce isolation, and build healthy routines. A meaningful example of how movement can play a powerful role in mental health and community support. 💪❤️ #HealthyLongford #HealthyIreland #CommunityWellbeing #LongfordCommunity

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in today's Hello, How Are You? events across Longford 💬💛 👏It was wonderful to see so many people coming together to check in, connect, and support one another at our events in McEoin Park Community House, Farnagh and the Ardnacassa Community House. 🗣️These simple conversations can make a big difference — reminding us all that it’s okay not to be okay, and that help and kindness are always close by. 🙏We’re so grateful to all our partners and community groups who helped make the day so meaningful. Your ongoing work continues to build stronger, healthier, and more connected communities across Longford 👏 Let’s keep the conversation going 💚 #HelloHowAreYou #MentalHealthAwareness #Longford @mentalhealthireland @mentalhealthlongford @longfordcsp @longfordfoodandnutrition @hihealthyireland @healthyirelandlocalgovernment @lwllongford

🌿✨ Celebrate Biodiversity Week 2026! ✨🌿 Get ready to explore, discover, and connect with nature right here in Longford this May! 📅 What’s on? 🔍 Corelea Scavenger Hunt 📍 Corlea Trackway | 📅Mon 18 May, 11am (running until 31 May) Join the fun in Corlea Bog and test your nature-spotting skills – with prizes to be won! 🦠 Microbuddiez Workshops 📍 Longford Library | 📅Tue 19 & Sat 23 May, 11am Discover the incredible hidden world of microbes in this hands-on, family-friendly experience. 🦇 Bat Walk & Talk 📍 Derrygassin Woods | 📅Tue 19 May, 9pm Step into the night with the experts from Bat Conservation Ireland and learn about Longford’s fascinating bat species. 🗣 Biodiversity Talk 📍 Longford Library | 📅 Fri 22 May, 2pm Hear from Biodiversity Officer Adam Mulvihill on why biodiversity matters and how we can all make a difference. 🌱 Whether you love nature, learning, or just getting outdoors, this is your chance to celebrate the rich biodiversity of Longford. 👉 Mark your calendars, bring your family and friends, and get involved! This post is brought to you by the Environment Section of Longford County Council.

🎉 Huge congratulations to Ronan Lyons 🎉 Ronan Lyons from Lanesboro Community College was one of the first boys in Ireland to achieve the Level 6, university‑accredited STEM Passport for Inclusion 🎓 (January 2025). He also took part in the DreamBig programme, delivered in partnership with Longford County Council 🤝. We are delighted to see Ronan recognised on the world stage 🌍, winning the Broadcom Foundation Award last night 🏆 at the ISEF Special Awards Ceremony in Phoenix, Arizona — the world’s largest STEM competition 🔬🚀. The STEM Passport for Inclusion and DreamBig programmes are both delivered in partnership with Longford County Council 💡✨.

🌟 Nominations Now Open: Garda Youth Awards 2026! 🌟 An Garda Síochána, Roscommon/Longford Division, are proud to launch the 8th Annual Roscommon/Longford Garda Youth Awards, in partnership with Roscommon and Longford County Councils. These awards shine a light on the incredible young people aged 13–21 who are making a real difference in their communities every day 💙 Now is your chance to recognise their efforts! Gardaí are inviting the public to nominate individuals or groups who have gone above and beyond to support and uplift their community over the past year 🌍✨ Award Categories: 🏆 Individual Award – Making their community a better place to live 🏆 Group Award – Two or more young people making a positive impact 🏆 Special Achievement Award – Overcoming challenges and inspiring others 🏆 Community Safety Award – Promoting safety or crime prevention Nomination forms will be shared with schools, youth groups, and organisations, or you can: 📧 Request or submit via: [email protected] 📥 Download from Garda / Local Authority websites 📮 Post to: Community Policing Unit, Longford Garda Station ⏰ Deadline: 5pm, Friday 19 June 2026 Help us recognise the young people who are making Roscommon and Longford stronger, safer, and more vibrant places to live! @roscommoncountycouncil @longfordcsp @gardainsta #GardaYouthAwards #CommunityChampions #YouthInAction #Longford #Roscommon

🏆 DOUBLE AWARD NOMINATION FOR LONGFORD SPORTS PARTNERSHIP! 🏆 A huge congratulations to Longford Sports Partnership on being shortlisted for TWO categories at the 2026 Irish Sport Industry Awards! ✨ Best Initiative to Promote Women in Sport & Physical Activity ✨ Recognised for the incredible Roma Women CVICINES & SASTO – Sport & Health Inclusion Pilot ✨ Local Sport Partnership of the Year ✨ Celebrating the outstanding work being done to promote sport, inclusion, health and physical activity across County Longford The awards, hosted by the Federation of Irish Sport, will take place on Tuesday, 19 May at the College Green Hotel in Dublin and will celebrate excellence, innovation and inclusivity in Irish sport. Best of luck to everyone involved! 💙💛 @longfordsportspartnership #Longford #LongfordSportsPartnership #IrishSportIndustryAwards #WomenInSport #SportForAll

🎙️ Tune in tomorrow! Join the Joe Finnegan Show on @Shannonsidefm tomorrow Friday, 15 May at 10.25am. You’ll hear Daithí McLoughlin and Sarah Taitt, members of County Longford’s Comhairle na nÓg, speak about their experience at Dáil na nÓg. 👏 Young people’s voices matter. Their views help shape fair decisions and a stronger democracy — now and into the future. It’s vital that young people are heard and included in political decision-making. 🗳️✨ 📻 Don’t miss it. #ComhairleNaNog #DailNaNog #YouthVoice #Longford #HaveYourSay

🎭 WE’RE LOOKING FOR A CULTURE NIGHT COORDINATOR ✨ We are seeking an experienced Culture Night Coordinator to design, produce, co‑ordinate and deliver a vibrant Culture Night Late programme as part of the Night‑Time Economy, bringing Longford Town to life after dark. The successful candidate will animate Longford Town from 6pm on Friday, 18 September 2026, creating a coherent, engaging and memorable Culture Night experience for audiences and communities 🎨🎉 📩 Apply by emailing [email protected] 📆 Closing date: 12pm, Thursday 28 May 2026 Don’t miss your chance to be part of this flagship cultural event! Read all about it here ➡️ Link in Bio! #CultureNight #NightTimeEconomy #CreativeCareers #Longford #ArtsAndCulture

☕✨ Start with a Hello. Stay for the Chat. ✨☕ Sometimes all it takes is a cup of coffee and a friendly hello to make a real difference. Join us for a warm, welcoming Coffee Morning where we slow things down, catch up, and connect through genuine conversation 💬 No pressure, no agendas, just people, coffee, and good company! 📅 Friday, 15 May 📍 10am – McEoin Park Community House, Farnagh, Longford (N39 AF30) 📍 12pm – Ardnacassa Community House, 4 Palace Crescent, Longford (N39 A4W9) Come along on your own or bring a friend, every smile, every hello, every conversation counts. Let’s build connection, one cup at a time ☕❤️ @mentalhealthireland @mentalhealthlongford #HelloHowAreYou #May15th #HelloMatters #CoffeeAndConversation #CommunityConnections

🐶 Public Notice – Abandonment of Dogs at Longford Dog Pound 🐶 Longford County Council wishes to advise that two Maltese dogs, believed to be a mother and her pup, were abandoned at the gates of Longford Dog Pound 📍 between 5pm on Friday, 8 May and 10am on Saturday, 9 May. The dogs were left without food or water. This matter is being treated seriously. Leaving animals exposed without basic necessities places them at serious risk of dehydration, starvation, distress and injury. Abandoning an animal is an offence under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013. Those convicted can face severe penalties, including fines of up to €5,000 on summary conviction, imprisonment for up to six months, or both. More serious convictions on indictment can carry fines of up to €250,000 and prison sentences of up to five years. Both dogs were taken into the care of Longford County Council’s Dog Control Service ✅ and are now safe and doing well. The Council is working with an Animal Welfare Organisation 🐶 with a view to having them rehomed. The public is asked to assist. 📞Anyone who may recognise these dogs, or who has information relating to this incident, is asked to contact Longford County Council’s Environment Section.