Ardnacassa Coffee Morning
Bus Route 426 Longford to Roscommon Showcase
A new bus route has started operating this week from Longford to Roscommon. Please find the timetable here.
Traveller Pride Family Day 2023
There was a great turn out at the Traveller Pride Family Day on the 8th July in the Army Barracks, Longford.
The Travellers spoke of how life was for them growing up along the roads, sleeping in the camp as shown.
The barrel-topped caravan was traditionally red, green, and yellow. Red symbolised the heart and the family, the green represented nature and the yellow signified the sun and God.
County Plenary PPN meeting – 9th May
Photos from the County Plenary PPN meeting on Tuesday 9th May in Longford Library. Speakers on the night Barbara Heslin Director of Services Longford County Council, Bernard Shea Executive Engineer, Karen Reilly Intercultural Facilitator, Maria Keelty PPN Disability Rep, Tess Murphy PPN Secretariat and Breda Greeves PPN. Topics covered – funding applications, climate action, intercultural forum updates, accessibility issues and general PPN overview. Winners on the spot prizes – Ethnic Minority Group and Abhlainn Glass Residents Association.
PPN Retreat 2023
What a great 2 day event in the Hudson Bay Hotel Athlone on 27th and 28th April with maximum attendance and a great way for all PPN staff to network.