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๐Ÿ“… Beidh cruinnithe do Chomhairle Chontae Longfoirt ar siรบl Dรฉ Ceadaoin, 9 Mรฉan Fรณmhair 2026..Faigh amach conas is fรฉidir...
03/09/2026

๐Ÿ“… Beidh cruinnithe do Chomhairle Chontae Longfoirt ar siรบl Dรฉ Ceadaoin, 9 Mรฉan Fรณmhair 2026..

Faigh amach conas is fรฉidir leat freastal โžก bit.ly/CouncilMeeting_Longford

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๐Ÿ“… Upcoming meeting for Longford County Council will take place on Wednesday, 9 September 2026

Find out how you can attend โžก bit.ly/CouncilMeeting_Longford

๐ŸŒŸ TRANSITION YEAR ARTS EXPERIENCES 2026/27 ARE NOW OPEN! ๐ŸŒŸAre you a TY student in County Longford who is curious, creati...
02/09/2026

๐ŸŒŸ TRANSITION YEAR ARTS EXPERIENCES 2026/27 ARE NOW OPEN! ๐ŸŒŸ

Are you a TY student in County Longford who is curious, creative and ready to try something new? The Longford Arts Service TY Arts Experiences offer a unique opportunity to step behind the scenes and learn directly from artists, performers and creative organisations across the county. ๐ŸŽญโœจ

From film-making and street art to circus skills, fashion design, choir performances and theatre production, there is something for everyone. No previous experience is needed, just enthusiasm, creativity and a willingness to get involved. ๐ŸŽฌ๐ŸŽจ๐ŸŽช

These experiences are a fantastic way to gain new skills, build confidence, meet new people, volunteer in your community and support your Gaisce Bronze Award journey!

Places are limited and programmes fill quickly, so don't miss your chance to take part in an unforgettable creative experience during the 2026/27 school year. ๐Ÿš€๐ŸŽญ๐ŸŽถ

Learn more about all programmes, eligibility, terms and application details here ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://ow.ly/SuMH50ZHAnH

๐ŸŽจ๐ŸŽญ LONGFORD ARTS RECOGNITION AWARDS 2026 ๐ŸŽญ๐ŸŽจCounty Longford Arts Service, in partnership with Longford County Council and...
01/09/2026

๐ŸŽจ๐ŸŽญ LONGFORD ARTS RECOGNITION AWARDS 2026 ๐ŸŽญ๐ŸŽจ

County Longford Arts Service, in partnership with Longford County Council and The Longford Leader, is delighted to announce the recipients of the inaugural Longford Arts Recognition Awards 2026. Following an overwhelming public response with 96 nominations received, seven exceptional artists will be honoured for their outstanding contribution to the arts in County Longford and beyond. ๐Ÿ‘โœจ

Join us at Backstage Theatre on Friday, 25 September at 7pm as we celebrate a remarkable group of creatives whose work in dance, music, theatre, poetry, sculpture, photography and literature has enriched communities, inspired audiences and showcased Longford talent on national and international stages.

This special evening will also see the presentation of the inaugural Gus Hanley Memorial Award, recognising an emerging Longford artist and continuing Gus Hanley's lasting legacy in the arts.๐Ÿ†

๐Ÿ“ Backstage Theatre
๐Ÿ“… Friday, 25 September
๐Ÿ•– 7pm

Congratulations to this year's recipients:
๐ŸŒŸ Anica Louw
๐ŸŒŸ Shelley Corcoran
๐ŸŒŸ Michael Casey
๐ŸŒŸ Michael Keegan-Dolan
๐ŸŒŸ Noel Monahan
๐ŸŒŸ Paul Gurney
๐ŸŒŸ Luke Casserly (Gus Hanley Memorial Award)

Read the full story in our News section โžก๏ธ Link in bio! https://www.longfordcoco.ie/your-council/news/longford-arts-recognition-awards-2026.html

๐Ÿ๏ธ Look twice. Save a life. ๐Ÿ๏ธMotorcyclists are among the most vulnerable road users on our roads, and junctions continu...
31/08/2026

๐Ÿ๏ธ Look twice. Save a life. ๐Ÿ๏ธ

Motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable road users on our roads, and junctions continue to be a significant risk area for serious collisions.

The RSA's new Motorcycle Safety Campaign is reminding motorists that a simple extra check could make all the difference.

Before moving out from a T-junction:
โœ… Look right.
โœ… Look left.
โœ… Look right again.

A motorcyclist can be easy to miss. Motorcycles are smaller than other vehicles, may be less expected on the road, and their speed and distance can be more difficult to judge. A quick glance may not be enough. ๐Ÿ๏ธ๐Ÿš—โš ๏ธ

The campaign highlights one important message: There are no second takes in life.

Taking an extra moment to properly check for an approaching motorcyclist could help prevent a collision and keep everyone safer on our roads.

Whether you're driving a car, riding a motorcycle, cycling, or walking, we all have a role to play in creating safer roads for everyone! ๐Ÿค

๐Ÿšง ๐„๐ฑ๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐จ ๐‘๐จ๐š๐ ๐‚๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ข๐œ๐ž โ€“ ๐๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ“ ๐‚๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐ ๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐‘๐š๐ญ๐ก๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐ŸšงLongford County Council & Westmeath County Council wish to ...
30/08/2026

๐Ÿšง ๐„๐ฑ๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐จ ๐‘๐จ๐š๐ ๐‚๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ข๐œ๐ž โ€“ ๐๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ“ ๐‚๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐ ๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐‘๐š๐ญ๐ก๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐Ÿšง
Longford County Council & Westmeath County Council wish to advise road users of an extension to the temporary intermittent closure of the N55 between Ballykeeran (Co. Westmeath) and Ballymahon (Co. Longford) to facilitate pavement improvement works.
The works which were due to finish on 4 September will now conclude on 11 September.

๐Ÿ“… Dates: 4 August 2026 โ€“ 11 September 2026
โฐ Working Hours: 8:00am โ€“ 8:00pm, Monday to Friday
โœ… Road will remain open outside these hours
โœ… Local access for residents and businesses will be maintained

Diversions
โžก๏ธ Traffic travelling north along the N55 towards Glasson shall divert via the R390 before Ballykeeran to Loughnavalley and then turn left onto the regional road R389 to its junction with the regional road R392 at Skeagh Beg Cross then turn left onto regional road R392 to its junction with the N55 at Ballymahon

โฌ…๏ธ Traffic intending to travel south on the N55 from Ballymahon shall divert via the R392 to Skeagh Beg Cross and then turn right onto regional road R389 to its junction with the R390 at Loughnavalley then turn right onto regional road R390. Traffic shall continue along the R390 and re-join the N55.

All diversion routes will be clearly signposted.

29/08/2026

๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’› Love Life, Love Longford ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’›

Thanks to everyone who viewed, shared, commented, and took part in the Love Life Love Longford campaign, we've seen an overwhelming wave of positivity celebrating everything that makes our county so special! ๐ŸŽ‰

This campaign has been about showcasing the people, places, stories, and community spirit that make Longford such a wonderful place to live, work, learn, and call home. Every contribution, conversation, and shared experience helped spread a powerful message of pride and positivity about our county. ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿก

A special thank you to everyone who generously gave their time and shared their love for Longford. The response has shown just how much people care about Longford and the bright future ahead. Thank you for helping us tell Longford's story and for showing the world the very best of what our county has to offer. ๐Ÿ™Œโœจ

๐Ÿšง LONGFORD MARATHON 2026 | TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸšงLongford County Council wishes to advise the public of tempo...
28/08/2026

๐Ÿšง LONGFORD MARATHON 2026 | TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿšง

Longford County Council wishes to advise the public of temporary road closures and traffic diversions that will be in place to facilitate the Longford Marathon 2026 on Sunday, 30 August 2026.

๐Ÿšง Longford Town Centre Closures
๐Ÿ“ Main Street
๐Ÿ“ Bridge Street
๐Ÿ“ Ballymahon Street
๐Ÿ“ New Street
๐Ÿ“ Richmond Street / Connaught Road (Longford Arms to Ballyminion / Gleann Riada Roundabout)
๐Ÿ“ Lower Main Street
๐Ÿ“ Great Water Street
๐Ÿ•– Closure Times: 7am to 5pm

All through traffic is requested to use the N4 and N5 Longford Town By-passes. Diversions will be in place for local traffic.

๐Ÿšง N63 Athlone Road Closure
๐Ÿ“ Eastbound lane of the N63 Athlone Road, from Ballymacormack Crossroads to Townspark (Entrance to SuperValu)
๐Ÿ•ฃ Closure Times: 8:30am to 4pm

Traffic travelling from Ballymahon/Killashee will be diverted via the R397 and L-1127 at Ballymacormack.

Westbound traffic travelling from Longford Town will be managed under traffic control measures and delays can be expected. ๐Ÿšฆโณ

๐Ÿšง Additional Road Closures
๐Ÿ“ L-3001-0 Lisbrack Road
๐Ÿ“ R198 Battery Road
๐Ÿ•ฃ Closure Times: 8:30am to 4pm

Roads may reopen earlier than advertised if it is safe to do so following completion of the event.

Please follow all diversion routes, road signage and directions from stewards and traffic management personnel for the safety of all road users and marathon participants. ๐Ÿšฆ๐Ÿ›‘

We thank residents, businesses and motorists for their patience and cooperation and wish everyone taking part in the Longford Marathon the very best of luck. ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ‘

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Built Heritage Funding Schemes Open ๐Ÿ›๏ธApplications are now open for three built heritage funding schemes: โœ… Built Her...
28/08/2026

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Built Heritage Funding Schemes Open ๐Ÿ›๏ธ

Applications are now open for three built heritage funding schemes:

โœ… Built Heritage Investment Scheme
โœ… Historic Structures Fund
โœ… Historic Thatch Buildings Scheme

These schemes support the repair and conservation of historic buildings, protected structures, and traditional thatched properties, helping to preserve Irelandโ€™s built heritage for future generations. โœจ๐Ÿงฑ

๐Ÿ”— Find out more and apply: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-housing-local-government-and-heritage/press-releases/minister-osullivan-opens-built-heritage-funding-schemes-for-2027-applications/

๐Ÿ“ธ๐ŸŒŸ YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHERS WANTED: Capture the Beauty of Longford! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ“ธDo you have a budding photographer at home? This is the...
27/08/2026

๐Ÿ“ธ๐ŸŒŸ YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHERS WANTED: Capture the Beauty of Longford! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ“ธ

Do you have a budding photographer at home? This is their chance to showcase their creativity and explore the beauty of County Longford through the lens of a camera!

Longford Libraries is inviting children aged 6-13 years to enter the Explore Longford Young Photographer's Competition and share their favourite view, landmark, village, town, or hidden gem from across the county. ๐Ÿ“ทโœจ

๐Ÿ† Fantastic prizes to be won!
๐Ÿ“š National Book Tokens for the top entries
๐Ÿ’Œ Winning photographs printed as official greeting cards
๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Selected entries showcased in a special exhibition at Longford Library

To enter, simply email one high-quality photograph taken in County Longford to [email protected] along with the child's name, age, photo location, and parent/guardian contact details. ๐Ÿ“ฉ๐Ÿ“ธ

โฐ Closing Date: Monday, 31 August โฐ

Don't miss this opportunity to get outdoors, explore together as a family, and see Longford through fresh young eyes! ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐Ÿ’š

๐Ÿšธ BACK TO SCHOOL: SLOW DOWN & STAY SAFE ๐ŸšธAs children return to school this week, we're asking all road users to take ext...
26/08/2026

๐Ÿšธ BACK TO SCHOOL: SLOW DOWN & STAY SAFE ๐Ÿšธ

As children return to school this week, we're asking all road users to take extra care. More children will be walking, cycling and crossing roads each day, especially during drop-off and pick-up times. ๐Ÿšธ๐Ÿซ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ

The latest RSA report found that one in eight child road casualties occurred while travelling to or from school. Children are among our most vulnerable road users, so it's important that we all play our part in keeping them safe.

Remember:
โœ… Slow down near schools
โœ… Watch for children crossing unexpectedly
โœ… Avoid parking on footpaths
โœ… Be patient with school wardens and obey their instructions

A few extra seconds of care could make all the difference!

Let's work together to make every journey to and from school a safe one. ๐Ÿšธ๐Ÿ™Œ

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