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Midlands Simon and Longford Rugby Club join forces for annual ‘Sleep Out’

The figure, which was relayed at the official launch last week of Midlands Simon Community's annual sleep out, followed similar revelations that 180 tents and sleeping bags were handed out across the midlands region last year. Mark Cooney, ...

17 Feb 2023 at 13:00

Longford Town

Sleep under the stars in Longford to raise money for Midlands Simon Community

Volunteers all across the Midlands will sleep under the stars this week as part of the Simon Community's annual 'Sleep Out' event. The homeless charity is collaborating with Longford Rugby Club on the event to promote understanding of the ...

09 Dec 2021 at 14:19

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Longford Leader gallery: Battle to end homelessness intensifies as crowds line out at Sleep out for Simon event

The initiative, which was first started in 2015, has raised in excess of €60,000 for the charity to date. Their efforts have allowed them to develop a 10 apartment building on Earl Street, which acts as emergency accommodation for those ...

28 Apr 2019 at 10:00

Longford Sport

Over 400 GAA stars take part in homeless crisis sleep-outs

Last night, Saturday, December 16, over 400 former and current inter county hurling, football and camogie players, came together in 13 different locations in Ireland and abroad to show solidarity with the homeless by sleeping rough for ...

17 Dec 2017 at 21:49

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Longford People of the Year awards make a welcome return

There was an enthusiastic turnout for the re-launch of the Kiernan Structural Steel sponsored Longford People of the Year awards. The event is also backed by the Longford Leader and makes a welcome return after a number of years. ...

29 Aug 2016 at 16:00

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Simon Sleep Out set for Longford Rugby Club on Good Friday

The yearly fundraiser has been a vital financial and awareness raising tool in the ongoing fight against homelessness. It’s return to the home of Longford RFC is expected to draw scores of people from across the midlands and ...

06 Apr 2023 at 12:00

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Longford people donate to tackle homelessness

Midlands Simon Community were blown away by all who popped in to the drop-off donation point in 8 Grafton Court, beside Longford Shopping Centre, on June 6 and 7. People came out in droves to support the service by donating ...

26 Jun 2014 at 11:00

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Large crowds in Longford for Sleep Out for Simon

A large crowds turned up for this year’s Sleep Out for Simon, which took place on Good Friday, April 14 last, at Connolly Barracks. Though it’s unclear so far exactly how much was raised for the Midlands Simon Community on ...

21 Apr 2017 at 09:00

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Longford's Connolly Barracks to host 'Sleep Out for Simon' fundraiser

The Midlands Simon Community in association with Shannonside Radio are holding their annual 'Sleep Out for Simon' in Connolly Barracks, Longford on Good Friday night, April 14. The event is an opportunity to generate ...

11 Apr 2017 at 15:00

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Clock winds down to Longford Sleep out for Simon fundraiser

...and we are indebted to the people who step forward and take part in the Sleep Out each year." The LONGFORD SLEEP OUT FOR SIMON will take place on Good Friday, March 30, 2018, in Connolly Barracks, Longford town, and if you would like...

18 Mar 2018 at 12:00

Longfordleader

Simon representative fears eviction ban fallout in Longford

A senior figure behind a Longford homeless charity has slammed the Government’s decision to lift the eviction ban, describing it as “very badly thought out” and one that will almost inevitably lead to a surge in ...

10 Apr 2023 at 07:01

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Longford rallies together to Sleep Out for Simon

Figures just published show that 488 children and 222 more families were made homeless in Ireland in February 2018. This means that the total number of children experiencing homelessness now stands at 3,755 ...

09 Apr 2018 at 15:00

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