Longford Roma and New Communities Project

28/05/2026

26/05/2026

We’re delighted to share some of the footage captured from our International Roma Day 2026 celebration 💙💚❤️

A huge thank you to Music Generation Roscommon for being part of the day and for capturing such special moments from the event. We were absolutely delighted to have them with us, and the footage looks fantastic!

It was a meaningful day of culture, music, community, and celebration, and we’re so grateful to everyone who helped make it so special.

20/05/2026

Longford Summer English Classes

Summer English classes will take place in Connolly Barracks, Longford.

Reminder: All new students wishing to attend summer provision must complete an English Language Assessment before joining classes.

Assessments will take place every Tuesday and Thursday at Connolly Campus, Longford (Eircode: N39 HR68) from 3:30pm to 5:00pm until 25th June.

Classes will begin on 29th June and will run every Monday and Wednesday.

Please see poster for class times.

Registration is essential.

For more information, contact 085 854 8772.

16/04/2026

16/04/2026

(L-R)Maria Lacova Longford Roma and New Communities Project , Nadia Lacatus of Youth Work Ireland Tipperary Maria Nicolas, Eva Janova Longford Roma and New Communities Project and Dr Thomas McCann of the Traveller Counselling Service and also of the Advisory Committee to the Framework Convention for National Minorities gather in advance of an event celebrating 'The Unheard 12 Million' exhibition, on display in Pavee Point to mark International Traveller and Roma Day.

09/04/2026

Thank you to ''Photographer Michael Croghan'' for capturing our International Roma Day 2026. More pictures will follow later in the day. Thank you everyone who joined us to celebrate!

09/04/2026

07/04/2026

🌍✨ Join Us for Roma Day Celebration ✨🌍

We are so excited to invite you all to our Roma Day celebration tomorrow at 1pm in the Longford Arms Hotel! This is set to be our biggest day yet, so we highly recommend arriving early to avoid disappointment. Please note that attendance does not guarantee entry due to capacity limits.

This is a very special moment for us as it marks our first regional Roma Day celebration with Roma coming from Kildare, Roscommon and Clare to celebrate and perform with us. We are absolutely delighted to be bringing everyone together to celebrate Roma culture, community, and pride.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you all — see you there! 💙❤️💚


LCRL - Longford Community Resources clg
County Longford Youth Service
Roscommon Youth Service
Kildare Roma Support Programme
County Clare Roma Inclusion/Health Project
Pavee Point
Roma Ennis Kilrush

23/02/2026

📢 Roma Parents – Your Voice on Education Matters!

We are inviting Roma parents to join an important online discussion with Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre about education in Ireland.

🗓 24th February at 11:30am

This discussion will help shape the future of the Irish education system. It is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to share your experiences, challenges, and ideas for change.

Your voice can help improve education for Roma children and future generations.

📍 You can join in two ways:
• Come to LCRL, and we will host the online Zoom call in a supportive space.
• Or email [email protected]
to receive the Zoom link directly.

📱 You can join from your phone, tablet, or computer (just download the Zoom app first).

If you are interested in taking part, please message us or let us know.

Let’s make sure Roma parents are heard. 💬✨

📢 Rómski rodičia – Váš hlas v oblasti vzdelávania je dôležitý!

Pozývame rómskych rodičov na dôležitú online diskusiu s Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre o vzdelávaní v Írsku.

🗓 24. februára o 11:30 hod.

Táto diskusia pomôže formovať budúcnosť vzdelávacieho systému v Írsku. Je to jedinečná príležitosť, ktorá prichádza raz za generáciu, podeliť sa o svoje skúsenosti, výzvy a návrhy na zmeny.

Váš hlas môže pomôcť zlepšiť vzdelávanie pre rómske deti a budúce generácie.

📍 Môžete sa zapojiť dvoma spôsobmi:
• Príďte do LCRL, kde budeme hostiť online Zoom stretnutie v podpornom prostredí.
• Alebo napíšte na [email protected]
a pošlú vám priamo Zoom link.

📱 Môžete sa pripojiť cez telefón, tablet alebo počítač (stačí si vopred stiahnuť aplikáciu Zoom).

Ak máte záujem zúčastniť sa, pošlite nám správu alebo nám dajte vedieť.

Zabezpečme, aby boli hlasy rómskych rodičov vypočuté. 💬✨


County Longford Youth Service
LCRL - Longford Community Resources clg
Empowering Communities Project Longford
LCRL Primary Health Care Project for Travellers
County Clare Roma Inclusion/Health Project
Roscommon Youth Service
Kildare Roma Support Programme
Kilkenny Traveller Community Movement

TOMORROW MORNING!

Traveller and Roma parents are invited to join an online discussion as part of a once-in-a-generation National Conversation on the future of education in Ireland.

🗒 Tuesday, 24th February
🕚11:30am – 12:30pm
💻Online (Zoom)

We’ll discuss:
• What’s working well
• What needs to improve
• What changes are needed for the future

Please email education[a]pavee.ie if you would like to attend

20/02/2026

If you would like to take part in a conversation about education for Traveller and Roma Children please contact [email protected]
It's important to have your say!

Traveller and Roma parents are invited to join an online discussion as part of a once-in-a-generation National Conversation on the future of education in Ireland.

Tuesday, 24th February
11:30am – 12:30pm
Online (Zoom)

We’ll discuss:
• What’s working well
• What needs to improve
• What changes are needed for the future

Please email education[a]pavee.ie if you would like to attend