Longford County Council Sports Bursary now open for applications

Longford County Council Sports Bursary now open for applications
Supports individuals with potential to achieve sporting excellence

Press Release
10 October 2022

Longford County Council, through Longford Sports Partnership is pleased to announce that the Longford County Council Sports Bursary is now open for applications.

The County Council has allocated €5,000 towards this bursary. It is awarded to individual sportspeople who have shown ability in their sport and possess the potential to achieve excellence at national and international levels.

Applicants from any sporting field must be born or reside in County Longford. 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 Tuesday, 1 November at 5pm. Full criteria and application forms are available on Longfordsports.ie. For further information, contact sports@longfordcoco.ie or call 043 334 3493.

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All media queries should be directed to the Longford County Council Communications Officer via mediaenquiries@longfordcoco.ie or by calling 043 334 4217.