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NOTICE FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETING - Granard Public Realm Strategy
Have your say on the Draft Public Realm Strategy for Granard town. A Public Consultation Workshop meeting will take place at 8pm, on Thursday the 10th of November 2011, on the first floor of the Granard Market House (next to the Greville Arms). You are welcome to come and view the Draft Strategy, discuss and give your opinion on the proposed projects. Click here for further information.
NOTICE FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION - Granard Public Realm Strategy
Have your say on the Draft Public Realm Strategy for Granard town. The public realm is the areas ordinarily used by the public - roads, pavements, open spaces, civic buildings and includes the features which make up those spaces including lighting, seating, bins, planting etc. Click here for further information.
Local Agenda 21 Environmental Partnership Fund 2011
Do you have a project or initiative that could contribute to increasing local levels of environmental awareness or one which promotes building greener more sustainable communities? If so, you may qualify for financial assistance from the Local Agenda 21 Environmental Partnership Fund 2011. Read On
St. Mel's Cathedral Exhibition at Longford Library
The Longford Library, Archives & Heritage Service is continuing its updated St. Mel's Cathedral Exhibition in the Longford Branch. The Diocese of Ardagh & Clonmacnois have kindly loaned their beautiful model of the proposed restoration for the public to view. It's definitely worth seeing. Click here for the library opening times.
Local History Certificate with NUIM & Roscommon VEC - some places available
County Roscommon VEC in conjunction with NUI Maynooth is offering the Certificate in Local History beginning Monday 10th October, 2011 from 7pm -10pm in Strokestown Park House, Strokestown. Click for further information...
National Landscape Strategy for Ireland - Strategy Issues Paper
An invitation to view and comment on the National Landscape Strategy for Ireland - Strategy Issues Paper. Click for further information...
Intention to Designate Lough Ree as an SPA
Information on the proposal to designate Lough Ree as a Special Protection Area under the EU Birds Directive (2009/147/EC). Closing date for observations by those with a legal interest in the site is 25th October 2011.
Ballymahon Heritage & Market Day - 25th August 2011
Come and enjoy Ballymahon's market town tradition at the Ballymahon Heritage & Market Day, with events for all the family. Click on the title above for more information.
National Heritage Week 2011 (August 20th - 28th) - Events in County Longford
A wide ranging programme of events have been organised for Heritage Week in Longford. Click here for more details. Also visit www.heritageweek.ie for details on what else is happening throughout the country and to enter the "National Tell a Tale" competition or the National Heritage Week Photography competition. There are excellent prizes for both.
Heritage Officers meet with Minister for the Arts, Heritage & Gaeltacht
Local Authority Heritage Officers, including the Longford Heritage Officer, met with Mr. Jimmy Deenihan, Minister for the Arts, Heritage & the Gaeltacht recently. Click here for more details...
Daubenton's Bats Survey Information Evening - 8pm, July 14th - Ballymahon Library Calling all nature lovers: Bat Conservation Ireland are hosting an information evening on the Daubenton's Bats Survey, tracking the locations of this particular bat species on Longford's rivers and lakes. Find out more about these remarkable animals, their echo-location and their benefits to the environment. Learn how to use a bat detector and get a chance to locate bats along the River Inny. ALL WELCOME. Click here for more details...
INVITATION TO TENDER: Invasive Species Survey for Counties Longford & Cavan - Phase 1
The Heritage Offices of Longford Local Authorities and Cavan County Council are seeking suitably qualified and experienced consultants to undertake a survey of invasive species in selected areas within both counties. Please click through for more details.
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Environment Fund 2011 - Invitation for applications
Mr. Jimmy Deenihan, Minister for the Arts, Heritage & the Gaeltacht has announced this year's Environment Fund and is seeking applications from groups including community organisations, charities and local authorities. Click through for more details.
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Boglands of Ireland - the future in our hands, talk by Marcus Collier
A part of the UCD Environmental Research Seminars, Marcus Collier will give a talk on the importance and future of Ireland's bogs on the 23rd June next. This will take place at 8pm in the Prince of Wales Hotel, Church Street, Athlone. Click through for more details.
Fáilte Ireland - Heritage Fund 2011
Fáilte Ireland have announced their Historic Properties & Gardens Heritage Fund for 2011. Please click on the link above, or on the Funding section of this website for more details.
Structures At Risk Fund (SARF): Closing Date, 27th April 2011
The DoEHLG have announced a fund for Protected Structures or those in an Architectural Conservation Area in immediate danger of significant deterioration. Applications must be made to Longford Local Authorities. Click for more details.
*UPDATE* Granard Harp Festival 2011 - cancelled
New Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre Website
Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre, Tulsk, Co. Roscommon have launched a new website with information on the Rathcroghan Celtic Royal Site and on events and education at the centre. Click for more info.
Launch of the midlandsireland.ie joint brand
The National Biodiversity Data Centre has launched the results of Ireland’s first ever inventory of the country’s biodiversity in a report entitled “State of Knowledge, Ireland’s Biodiversity 2010”. Click for more info.
The National Biodiversity Data Centre launch the 1st Inventory of Ireland's biodiversity
The National Biodiversity Data Centre has launched the results of Ireland’s first ever inventory of the country’s biodiversity in a report entitled “State of Knowledge, Ireland’s Biodiversity 2010”. Click for more info.
Longford County Council Cemetery Management Bye-Laws, April 2011
Information on the new Cemetery Management Bye-Laws for Longford CoCo-owned cemeteries, due to come into effect in April 2011.
Dates for the Diary: Granard Harp Festival & Longford Fleadh Cheoil, April 2011
Traditional music lovers should flock to Granard this month for its annual Granard Traditional Harp Festival and for the County Fleadh.
Dates for the Diary: County Longford Ploughing Championships, 10th April 2011
For information on the 77th annual County Longford Ploughing Championships.
Dates for the Diary: Newt Survey training, Ballymahon, 9th April 2011
If you have an interest in Irish wildlife and wetlands, the Irish Wildlife Trust are looking for volunteers to take part in their National Newt Survey. A training session will take place in Ballymahon Library on the 9th April 2011. Click on the link above to find out how you can take part.
Dates for the Diary: IPCC Wildlife Workshops at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre in 2011
From the 10th March, the Bog of Allen Nature Centre in Co. Kildare will be offering a series of wildlife workshops throughout 2011. These workshops aim to provide for participants an introduction to the various habitats and their wildlife in Ireland.It is ideal for community groups who would like to encourage wildlife to their communities and at the same time learn how to divert waste and conserve water. Click on the link above to find out more.
Longford Heritage Plan Review
*Submissions are still welcome* The Longford Heritage Forum, in partnership with the Longford Heritage Office want to hear your views and ideas about heritage for the preparation of the next Longford Heritage Plan. The Heritage Plan is a countywide action plan which aims to protect, enhance and promote awareness of heritage in Longford.
