News - Family Resource Centre

Longford secure new family resource centre

Minister for Children Norma Foley made the announcement earlier today.

Feb 3, 2026 12:55

Norma Foley visited Attic House - the planned building for the centre.

Jan 22, 2026 17:27

There are currently two Family Resource Centres in the county, one in Ballymahon and the other in Granard.

Nov 14, 2025 13:19

There are currently two Family Resource Centres in the county.

Oct 16, 2025 13:52

Local Cllr Peggy Nolan has labelled Longford as the "poorer relation":

Sep 11, 2025 16:28

It comes as the Longford Family Resource Centre steering committee launched its Needs Assessment Report yesterday.

Jul 24, 2025 08:23

It's on the former De La Salle Brothers School - which is now the town's Family Resource Centre.

Jul 13, 2025 13:28

Local Fianna Fáil councillor Paddy Farrell says traffic has increased a lot in the area over the past few years.

Oct 13, 2024 15:25

The consultation will take place at the Longford Arms Hotel on Monday the 23rd of September from 6 to 7 pm.

Sep 18, 2024 13:18

Manager Eileen Finan says they've been running special summer programmes in recent week.

Jul 25, 2023 17:16

A two-day event was held on Friday and Saturday last to celebrate the opening.

Apr 25, 2023 13:06

Michael Carrigy called on Tusla and Government to provide funding.

Mar 11, 2023 08:42

Senator Carrigy raised the matter in the Seanad this week.

Feb 9, 2023 07:18

The cost of living is leading to people who work for minimum wages not being able to make them cover costs to the end of the week, or month

Jul 6, 2022 16:57

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