Could Longford County Council Sports Bursary help you on your way to greatness?
2025 Sports Bursary open for applications
Press Release: Monday, 28 April 2025
Longford County Council, through Longford Sports Partnership is pleased to announce that the Longford County Council Sports Bursary for 2025 is now open for applications.
This Longford County Council funded bursary is awarded to aspiring and ambitious individual performers, who are competing and succeeding at the highest sporting levels. These individuals have the ability and potential to bring recognition and success at national, European, and international level in their chosen sport.
Recipients of the Longford County Council Sports Bursary last year included international star Adeyemi Talabi from Edgeworthstown who is ranked the 7th fastest Irish women of all time over 100m, middle-distance national champion Cian McPhillips from Ardagh, and one of Ireland's leading swimmers Darragh Greene from Newtownforbes. Other 2024 recipients included basketball star Jakub Pasieczny from Longford Town and swimming sensation Ashley Weafar from Drumlish.
Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council Cllr Mark Casey welcomed the opening of the bursary for applications, saying, "These sports bursaries are more than just financial support, they are a recognition of the hard work, dedication and passion demonstrated by our rising stars. As Cathaoirleach I am incredibly proud to see the talent emerging from our county and we are committed to supporting these athletes as they represent us with pride on the national and international stage."
Chief Executive of Longford County Council Paddy Mahon encouraged athletes to consider coming forward to apply, "This sports bursary programme is a vital investment in the future of our county's sporting talent. We strongly encourage all athletes to apply whether you are emerging on the local scene or are already established on the national or international stage. This is your opportunity to gain the support you deserve as you strive for excellence and inspire pride in your community."
Applicants from any sporting field recognised by Sport Ireland must be born or domiciled in County Longford. Applicants who are competing at national, European, or international level and studying or training abroad are eligible to apply.
The award assists in the cost of education, training, travel, and equipment.
It will normally be made to those over 16 years of age, however, exceptions to this may be made in the case where a person is competing at national, international or equivalent level, as determined by the chosen sport.
The closing date for applications is Monday, 19 May at 5pm.
Full criteria and application forms are available on Longfordsports.ie. For further information, contact sports@longfordcoco.ie or call 043 334 34 93.
