News and Events

• Padraic Colum Gathering 2022

  Information on the Padraic Colum Gathering 2022 taking place on the 13 & 14 May

• GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme 2021

  The Heritage Council have opened their GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme 2021 for applications from eligible participants in GLAS. Click here for more info.

• Heritage Council Community Heritage Grants 2021

  The Heritage Council's Community Heritage Grants 2021 is open for applications from community, heritage & not-for-profit organisations. Click here for info.

• CommunityMonumentsFund2021 Longford

  The Community Monuments Fund 2021 is now open for applications. The closing date is 12 April 2021.Click here to find out more.

• Built Heritage Grants 2021 webinar

  Information on an online webinar giving information and guidance on applying for the upcoming built heritage conservation grant schemes in Co. Longford

• Built Heritage Grants 2021

  Information on the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2021 and Historic Structures Fund 2021 conservation grant schemes for Protected Structures.

• Tender for feasibility study for Ardagh Heritage Centre

  Information on a joint tender for a feasibility study for the upgrade and development of the cultural/heritage tourism potential of Ardagh Heritage Centre.

• Save The Date

  Save the date for the Padraic Colum Gathering 2020 where we celebrate the life and works of one of Longford's best-loved authors

• Built Heritage Conservation Grants 2020

  Information on the Historic Structures Fund 2020 and Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2020 for protected structures in Co. Longford.

• Longford History Month 2019

  Celebrate the history and personalities of County Longford with the first Longford History Month, taking place during the month of November 2019.

• Draft County Longford Heritage Plan Public Display

  The Draft County Longford Heritage Plan 2019 - 2024, incorporating the Longford Biodiversity Action Plan is now on public display for consultation. Click here for more information.

• Heritage Ireland 2030 Longford Consultation

  Information on the new national heritage plan, Heritage Ireland 2030, and public consultation sessions in Co. Longford during February 2019

• Historic Structures Fund 2019

  HSF 2019 conservation grant scheme for protected structures now open for applications

• Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2019

  BHIS 2019 conservation grant scheme for protected structures now open for applications

• Longford and the Great War 2018 RMS Leinster

  Information on the upcoming commemoration of the sinking of the RMS Leinster

• Longford Great War Armistice Centenary

  Information on the upcoming commemoration of the centenary of the end of World War 1

• Longford At War - The Return of Peace

  Longford Remembers the Great War and the Armistice during Heritage Week 2018

• Granard Harp Festival 2018

  Information on the revived Granard Harp Festival taking place 31st August to the 2nd September 2018

• Heritage Week 2017 Co. Longford

  Information and images from Heritage Week 2017

• Longford Nua Community Mapping Project Launch

  The Longford Nua community mapping project, developed by Space Engagers in partnership with the URBACT Local Group, will be launched on 28 July 2018.