CLAR Programme

CLAR Funding 2026 

The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Dara Calleary TD, recently launched the 2026 CLAR Scheme. CLAR (Ceantair Laga Árd-Riachtanais) is a targeted investment programme for rural areas that aims to provide funding for small infrastructural projects in rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population. 

Details are available on the Department’s website. Click this link to view the details

The scheme is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht (DRCDG).  It is delivered by local authorities in consultation with schools, local community and voluntary groups and local development companies.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Longford County Council will open online applications for Measure 1 Developing Community Facilities & Amenities in early May 2026.  Our IT Section has introduced a new online application system, My Council Services, and community groups are advised to register an account in advance.  The person doing this must be the Chairperson, Secretary or Treasurer of your community group. 

•  To register your community group on My Council Services click this link. 
• Then tick ‘I am part of an organisation’. 
• Instructions for registering an account are available by clicking this link 

 If you need to register more than one community group, please email your details to mcsqueries@longfordcoco.ie and they will arrange this for you.  Also, they can help with any technical issues.

Please see the following for your information;

• Click here to access the 2026 CLAR County Map for Longford
• Applicants can click this link to check their eligibility by using this interactive map
• Click this link to access a list of District Electoral Divisions (DEDs) in the CLAR area in County Longford.
• Click this link to access the Longford County Council Local Economic and Community Plan

To check eligibility regarding Measure 1, please email clar@longfordcoco.ie or call 043 334 33 07, or 043 334 34 56.

Data Privacy 

The purpose of processing personal data collected on this application form is to assist Longford County Council manage and administer your application. We process this personal data under Article (6)(1)(b) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), 'processing is necessary for the performance of the contract to which that data subject is party'. Further information on how Longford County Council process your personal data and your rights can be found on our Privacy Policy.