Children's Minister hails continued success of north Longford resource centre
Minister Roderic O'Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, recently visited Lus na Gréine Family Resource Centre Clg in Granard, North Longford.
During his visit, the Minister met with children involved in a community arts project and teenagers who are part of the Centre's Youth Club, and also members of the Longford Westmeath Child & Young Persons Youth Forum.
He later met with families and members of the community and heard first hand from them as to how the centre plays a vital role and resource for the area.
Patty Fitzgerald, Chairperson of the Board of Management welcomed the Minister and said that it was an honour to have him visit the centre. Patty thanked the Minister and his Department for their support of Family Resource Centres.
The Minister saw first-hand the refurbishment works underway on the centre’s new base on upper Main Street, Granard and paid tribute to the Board of Management and staff for their courage and insight in undertaking such a significant project.
He praised Lus na Gréine Family Resource Centre Clg as a vital place where children, teenagers, and families can come together and engage in a range of activities, events, and programmes.
He said he was delighted to see the FRC working closely with Healthy Ireland and Slaintecare and that it is a recognised centre for the Rainbows programme.
He said he was well aware of the vital role that Lus na Gréine Family Resource Centre Clg plays in the community of North Longford.
The Minister said he was especially delighted to see the great upcycling and recycling project at Lus na Greine’s Pre-loved Boutique which was a great example of a community working together to support each other and he complimented the great volunteer effort involved.
Eileen Finan, Project Coordinator said that the Minister's visit was a powerful reminder of the importance of investing in resources in Family Resource Centres.