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Rural Development Programme (RDP)
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
Have you an idea for a project within County Longford? Is farming no longer an adequate source of income and you have an innovative initiative in mind for your land/farm buildings? Maybe you want to set up or develop your own business! Would you like to develop your local village/area? Have you an environmental initiative in mind? You or your group may be eligible for RDP grant assistance!!
RDP Grant aid is available under 7 measures:
- Diversification into non-agricultural activities
- Business Creation & Development
- Encouragement of Tourism Activities
- Basic Services for the Economy and Rural Population
- Village Renewal & Development
- Conservation & Upgrading of the Rural Heritage
- Training & Information
At LCRL, an RDP Project Worker is available to discuss any ideas you have or for general enquiries about accessing funding. Please call 043-3345555 to speak with Alan or Margaret or to make an appointmetnt.
News
A FREE public talk on ‘Positive Parenting and ways to developing good homework routines’ will be held in the Longford Arms Hotel on Thursday 23rd February from 8:00pm-9:30pm. The talk will be given by Conor Owens, HSE Senior Psychologist and Project Director with the Longford Westmeath Parenting Partnership.
The Longford Volunteer Centre, which is hosted by Longford Community Resources Ltd. and based at Longford Enterprise Centre, Ballinalee Road currently has a bank of volunteers awaiting placement. The Longford Volunteer Centre has seen an increase in the number of
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.
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.
Life events like birth, death, depression, redundancy, separation, illness, abuse or financial problems all put stress and strain on family life and relationships. A professionally facilitated support group gives people the chance to tell their own stories and give support to each other.
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
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