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Longford Women’s Link

Open Hours: Monday – Friday from 8.00am to 6.00pm.

Contact: Louise Lovett CEO

Address: Willow House, Ardnacassa Avenue, Longford.

Phone: 043 3341511

Fax: 043 33 41241.

Email: info@lwl.ie

Website: www.longfordwomenslink.org

Legal Status: Company Limited by Guarantee.

Chairperson: Stephanie Igoe

Funding: National Development Plan 2007-2013,
ESF,HSE,LCRL,Pobal,DJELR,COSC,FAS,Longford VEC and The One Foundation.

Objectives: Longford Women's Link (LWL) is a local organisation aimed at increasing the participation of women in Longford in the economic, social and cultural life of the community.
Our vision is that women in Longford can fulfil their potential in a safe and equal society.

Services: LWL provides a range of supports and services for the women of County Longford, particularly forcusing on marginalised groups.

Special Services: Women's Action Group
Catkins Nursery
Catkins on the Move
Education and Training
Domestic Violence Support Services
Support for Migrant Women
Self Employment and Self Enterprise for Women
Counselling
Advocacy and Policy

Training: Women’s studies, organic horticulture, childcare, pre-enterprise training for women, lone parents pre-employment training, personal development.