Public consultation set to take place regarding new Longford Outdoor Recreation plan

A series of in-person public consultations are set to take place ahead of the development of a new County Outdoor Recreation Plan for Longford.

The meetings will allow the public to share their priorities for outdoor recreation across County Longford.

The meetings take place in: Longford Library on Tuesday, 1 April. This is a drop-in session, and the public can call in anytime between 3.30pm and 5pm. Ballymahon Library on Tuesday, 1 April. This is a public meeting starting promptly at 7pm and running until 8.30pm. Granard Library on Wednesday, 2 April. This is a public meeting starting promptly at 7pm and running until 8.30pm.

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All are encouraged to attend, including the general public, activity providers, educators, outdoor recreation clubs, landowners, and any visitors to County Longford. Prior registration of your planned attendance via https://arcg.is/11DTrO is welcome, although not essential.

Each local authority is required to develop a County Outdoor Recreation Plan in line with the ‘Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors, the National Outdoor Recreation Strategy 2023-2027’ from the Department of Rural and Community Development. County Longford’s strategy is developed by the County Outdoor Recreation Committee and consultants, Outscape.

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Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Mark Casey said, “I encourage you all to attend these public meetings so that you can have your say. Your opinions are critical to ensuring this new plan reflects what the local area needs in terms of outdoor recreation, including walking, mountain biking, trail running, canoeing, angling, swimming, orienteering and so much more.

Please come along and share what you wish to see in the future for outdoor recreation in County Longford.”