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National Grant Scheme for Sport and Physical Activity for Older People
27 Aug 2010
Local groups seeking to provide increased opportunities for older people to participate in sport and physical activity are are invited to apply for grants under this scheme.... read more
National Cycling Network
25 Aug 2010
Following the success of the Longford Cycling Tour and with cycling proving so popular in our local schools, workplaces and clubs, it’s heartening to see that plans are afoot to create a new National Cycling Network, part of a vision highlighted in the Department of Transport’s National Cycle Framework Policy.... read more
Running Legend, John Treacy launches LSP Strategy
15 Jul 2010
On Wednesday, 14th July, Olympic Medalist, John Treacy and CEO of the Irish Sports Council officially launched Longford Sports Partnership’s Strategic Plan, Developing Sport Together: A Sports Strategy for Longford 2010-2012.... read more
Physical Activity Guidelines
23 Jan 2010
Being physically active is one of the most important steps people of all ages can take to improve their health. Despite the overwhelming evidence, much of the Irish population is not sufficiently active to reap the health gain of physical activity. While increased physical activity levels benefit all, there is strong evidence that the greatest health benefits occur when the least active in the population become moderately active.... read more
Swine Flu - Guidelines for Clubs
2 Nov 2009
Influenza (H1N1) 2009 is a new type of flu virus that can spread easily from person to person. It is called a pandemic because people all over the world are being infected by it.... read more