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MWB Autism Support volunteers highlighting World Autism Month in Longford

A Chara readers, April is World autism month and a good time to let all families out there know that if you have a family member or indeed yourself on the autism spectrum that support is much nearer than you may think. Midlands West and border (MWB) ...

28 Apr 2021 at 17:00

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Local councillor calls for better services for children with autism in Co Longford

Services for children with autism in Co Longford are inadequate, especially in south Longford, according to Cllr Gerald Farrell who has called on Longford County Council to write to the Minister for Education highlighting the need for support. ...

17 May 2019 at 15:00

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Longford Young Investors distribute funds to local groups

Longford Young Investors are supported by Youth Bank and the Irish Youth Foundation and is run from the Foroige LEAP Garda Youth Diversion Project. Longford Young Investors is an innovative grant-giving group operated 'by young people for ...

30 Nov 2017 at 13:00

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Longford to 'turn blue' for autism

In what will be the fourth annual staging of the aptly named “Autism Awareness Turn Longford Blue 2018' campaign, locals are being asked to turn out in large numbers and support what is a most worthy and deserving of causes. This year's ...

09 Apr 2018 at 09:00

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Longford Senator welcomes Autism Innovation Strategy

A Government strategy to address the challenges and barriers faced by autistic people while fostering an understanding of autism within society has just been unveiled. The launch of the Autism Innovation Strategy has been welcomed by ...

28 Aug 2024 at 13:59

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Plenty of treats for Longford shoppers at Abbeyshrule Christmas Craft Fair

The Abbeyshrule Annual Christmas Craft Fair is happening on Sunday, December 10 from 12-6pm at The Rustic Inn. Great family-friendly afternoon of entertainment with lots of original handmade crafts and food. Santa & Mrs Claus will ...

28 Nov 2023 at 15:00

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Longford senator calls for review of Disability Act

A number of self-advocates and families advocating for autistic children and adults are resolute in their wish that a full review of the Disability Act be carried out, Longford-based Fine Gael Senator Micheál Carrigy has said. ...

11 Mar 2023 at 10:55

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Autism Awareness Week 2019 | The thrilling Super Potato series, by Longford pupil Jamie O'Neill: Episode 1

Super Potato was created by being thrown into a big pot of radioactive boiling water. A man came with a knife and fork to try to eat him. Super Potato tried to escape but the man stabbed him with a fork. Super Potato's ...

03 Apr 2019 at 18:36

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Longford Autism Foróige Club bake sale to help the homeless and Bethany House

Longford Autism Foróige Club are taking part in the Aldi Citizenship awards and they chose to help the homeless and Bethany House in Longford. The children decided that they wanted to organise a bake sale, so Longford ...

23 Mar 2018 at 16:26

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Longford Autism Foroige Club marks World Autism Month

Longford Autism Foroige Club (LAFC) celebrated World Autism Month on Saturday, April 6 by having a family fun day in the Attic house. Lots of outdoor games were played, while inside arts and crafts were being made ...

10 Apr 2019 at 15:00

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Longford Autism Foróige Group going from strength to strength

Every Saturday the club enjoys lots of different activities. The youth club is a great place for the group to plan what they want to try out, learn every day skills and also time to chat and have fun with their ...

07 Dec 2018 at 20:00

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MWBAS invites new Longford members this Autism Awareness Week

This week is Autism Awareness Week and businesses and organisations across the county are planning big events to raise awareness. Longford's own MWB Autism Support group is eager to ensure those looking for ...

07 Apr 2019 at 14:00

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