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Domestic Violence Service

Longford Women’s link Domestic Violence Service provides supports to women and children experiencing domestic violence in Co. Longford. We are a team of trained specialists in the areas of domestic violence and coercive control.


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Now Enrolling: QQI Level 5 Evening Class in Special Needs Assisting

We are currently recruiting for our QQI Level 5 Special Needs Assisting evening class, taking place every Monday and Wednesday evening at Longford Women’s Link.

This is a valuable opportunity for anyone interested in working in the area of special needs education or looking to further their career in this rewarding field.

📍 Location: Longford Women’s Link
📅 Schedule: Monday and Wednesday evenings
🔗 Learn more and apply: www.lwl.ie/services/education-training

Places are limited, so early registration is recommended!
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Now Enrolling: QQI Level 5 Evening Class in Special Needs Assisting  We are currently recruiting for our QQI Level 5 Special Needs Assisting evening class, taking place every Monday and Wednesday evening at Longford Women’s Link.  This is a valuable opportunity for anyone interested in working in the area of special needs education or looking to further their career in this rewarding field.  📍 Location: Longford Women’s Link
📅 Schedule: Monday and Wednesday evenings
🔗 Learn more and apply: www.lwl.ie/services/education-training  Places are limited, so early registration is recommended!

📚 Interested in a Career as a Special Needs Assistant (SNA)?
Longford Women’s Link is now accepting applications for QQI Accredited SNA Courses – Level 5 & Level 6 starting this September 2025!
🎓 QQI Level 5 – Special Needs Assisting (5N1786)
🗓️ Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays, 7pm – 10pm
📅 Duration: 1 September – 22 October 2025
📍 Venue: Longford Women’s Link
💶 Cost: €340 (€100 non-refundable deposit required)
📝 Closing Date: Friday, 15 August 2025 (or earlier if fully booked!)
📞 Funding Info: Call 043 3341511
🎓 QQI Level 6 – Special Needs Assisting (6N1957)
🗓️ Dates: Thursdays, 7pm – 10pm + 1 Saturday (18 October, 10am – 4.30pm)
📅 Duration: 4 September – 23 October 2025
📍 Venue: Longford Women’s Link Training Facility
💶 Cost: €290 (€100 non-refundable deposit required)
✅ Entry Requirement: QQI Level 5 SNA or equivalent
📝 Closing Date: Friday, 15 August 2025 (waitlist if full)
📞 Funding Info: Call 043 3341511
📢 Places are limited – early registration is advised!
📍 Minimum 80% attendance is required for certification.
👉 Call 043 3341511 or visit www.lwl.ie/services/education-training/
Let your journey as a Special Needs Assistant begin this September! 🌟
#SNA #QQILevel5 #QQILevel6 #LongfordWomensLink #Education #Childcare #InclusiveEducation #SpecialNeeds #lifelonglearning
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✨ Unleash Your Inner Artist! ✨

Join us for the Creative Art Workshop – a fun, inspiring space to explore your imagination, play with color, and create something uniquely you.

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned creator, this workshop is all about expression, experimentation, and connecting through art.

📅 2nd & 9th July
📍 Ardnacassa Community House, N39 A4W9
🕒 10:30am – 12pm

Limited spots available – don’t miss out!

AONTAS County Longford PPN Longford Childcare Committee Longford Community Families Longford Westmeath CYPSC Lus Na Greine Longford County Council Ballinamuck ICA Longford Federation ICA Longford Leader / Longford Live Catkins Early Years Service Bridgeways Family Resource Centre Ballymahon LCRL - Longford Community Resources clg Longford Roma and New Communities Project Ardnacassa Community House Empowering Communities Project Longford Shannonside FM
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✨ Unleash Your Inner Artist! ✨  Join us for the Creative Art Workshop – a fun, inspiring space to explore your imagination, play with color, and create something uniquely you.  Whether youre a beginner or a seasoned creator, this workshop is all about expression, experimentation, and connecting through art.  📅 2nd & 9th July
📍 Ardnacassa Community House, N39 A4W9
🕒 10:30am – 12pm  Limited spots available – don’t miss out!  AONTAS County Longford PPN Longford Childcare Committee    Longford Community Families Longford Westmeath CYPSC Lus Na Greine Longford County Council Ballinamuck ICA Longford Federation ICA Longford Leader / Longford Live Catkins Early Years Service Bridgeways Family Resource Centre Ballymahon LCRL - Longford Community Resources clg Longford Roma and New Communities Project Ardnacassa Community House Empowering Communities Project Longford  Shannonside FM
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Testimonials

Since LWL was founded you have been a dynamic campaigner for the rights of women in Co Longford. In particular, l applaud your encouragement of women of every ethnic, religious and cultural background to work towards building a fully-integrated multi-cultural community for modern Longford.

Mary McAleese8th President of Ireland

At the beginning, the Centre dealt mainly with local women and provided many worthwhile services for those in need. In more recent times, your efforts for the well being of all women of every nationality, culture or ethnic background have been well recognised. It is to the credit of the Longford Women’s Link that you developed an attitude of inclusiveness at a time when such attitudes were less widespread.

Michael KilleenFormer Longford County Manager

Thanks to this centre I got best support for me and for my child. The organisation opened my eyes to many things I did not know and I got all the support I need. Women’s link finally gave me the courage to do what I should have done years ago.I received a lot of information which made me more confident in the decisions I make. Women’s link made me realise that I wasn’t the wrong one in the situation, I found myself in and gave me the strength to walk away and make a healthier and safe life for myself and my children.

Anonymous‘Safe Ireland’ National Network Domestic Violence Outcome Evaluation 2010

Great service that you guys provide. Impressive!!!

Laura DoyleLongford Town