Board Members
The Board of Longford Community Resources Ltd consists of 24 directors representing the following sectors:
Local Authority
Cllr. Denis Glennon - Elected representative
Cllr. Sean Farrell - Elected representative
Cllr. John Duffy - Elected representative
Cllr. PJ Reilly - Elected representative
Frank Sheridan - Local Authority Nominee
Community & Voluntary Sector
Sheila Shields - Social Inclusion Network
Benson Ogboko - Social Inclusion Network
John Channon - Social Inclusion Network
Angela Keaveney - Social Inclusion Network (Secretary)
Ray Hogan - Environmental Cluster
Maureen Mulryan - Culture and Heritage Cluster
Fergus Hilliard - Tourism and Recreation Cluster
Charles Harrison - Rural Development Cluster
State Agency Sector
Vacant - Teagasc
Declan Neville - Dept. of Social Protection
Vacant - FAS
Vacant - HSE
Michael Nevin - County Enterprise Board
Rosemary Johnston - VEC
Social Partners Sector
Seamus Butler - Business & Employment (Chairman)
Sean Hannon - Farming Organisations (Vice Chairman)
Pat O’Rourke - Farming Organisations
Brendan Farrell - Environmental Pillar
Gerry Reid - Trade Union Pillar
News
The Longford/Westmeath Parenting Partnership (LWPP) is delivering Triple P Parenting Programmes in Longford/Westmeath over the coming months. All queries regarding these programmes can be addressed to crona.briody@lwpp.ie or by contacting the Triple P Project
LCRL operates the Rural Transport Programme for the county which is contracted out to local transport providers. Services are “Door to Door” collection, Monday to Saturday. We encourage All Age Groups to avail of the transport in their region, with 23 Services available.
Longford Community Resources Ltd in partnership with Age and Opportunity are organising a course for over 55’s in Co. Longford. If you are over 55 or recently retired this is your chance to learn how you can make a difference in your community.
Have you an idea for a project within County Longford? Would you like more information about RDP grant assistance? At LCRL, an RDP Project Worker is available to discuss any ideas you have or for general enquiries about accessing funding. You can make an appointment by calling
Are you interested in getting involved in our walking club? We start from the front of the Mall Complex every Wednesday at 11:00am. The walk will last no longer than a half hour and the pace will be gentle for the first session at least! Please wear suitable walking shoes and bring a rain coat! For further information please contact Josephine at 043- 3347944 or 087-6383741.
The Rural Resource Worker has access to the Social Welfare Calculator. This Social Welfare calculator is a tool used to help project entitlements for means tested payments, PRSI based payments and Farm Assist. If you would like to make an appointment to discuss your
