Bogoak Sculptures

Nature And Wildlife Attractions

Bogwood is found in Irish Bogs where it has been preserved for 5,000 years. This wood was part of the great forest that covered the central plains of Ireland. Michael and Kevin Casey are artists who...More

The Marquee in Drumlish Festival

Children and Family Attractions

Made famous in song by Irish Country star and local legend, Declan Nerney, The Marquee In Drumlish has been revived in recent years and features the best Ireland has to offer in musical talent. Now in...More

Goldsmith Country

Goldsmith Country runs from Glasson in county Westmeath to north of the 3 jolly pigeons and from Tubberclair to Kilkenny west, a land forever immortalised by the writings of Oliver Goldsmith. Born in...More

County Longford One Day Tour

Touring Ideas

Ballinamuck is a small picturesque village in Longford, close to the Cavan and Leitrim borders. It boasts the unique way of country life that is so often sought. The landscape with its gently rolling...More

Aisling Children’s Arts Festival

Festivals

The year 2013 hails the 16th year of the Aisling Children's Art Festival, one of the greatest national children's art festivals in Ireland and it takes place right here in Longford. In these...More

Abbeyshrule Cistercian Abbey

Churches And Settlements

In 1150, one of Ireland’s first Cisterican abbeys was established in the picturesque valley of the River Inny, found in Abbeyshrule Village. The site, located in County Longford and just 30 kilometres...More

Bogoak Sculptures

Nature And Wildlife Attractions

Bogwood is found in Irish Bogs where it has been preserved for 5,000 years. This wood was part of the great forest that covered the central plains of Ireland. Michael and Kevin Casey are artists who...More

Corlea Bog

Gardens

Corlea Bog is located near Keenagh, County Longford and shows how the growth of raised bogs caused problems for people. Increasing depth of mossy, waterlogged ground made movement from place to place...More

Tubberpatrick

Churches And Settlements

Located only 5km north of Ballinamuck in County Longford, the cemetery at Tubberpatrick contains interesting memorials to honour General Blake and Gunner Magee, both involved in the Battle of...More

Ballinamuck Visitors Centre

Visitor Interpretive Centres

The Ballinamuck Visitor Centre, in County Longford, is located in the historic former Royal Irish Constabulary barracks in the picturesque village of Ballinamuck in north county Longford. The centre...More

Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre

Churches And Settlements

Discover an ancient transport route constructed in the Iron Age at the Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, located 3km from Kenagh village close to the River Shannon in County Longford. The oak road is...More

Abbeyderg

Churches And Settlements

Located just 5km from Kenagh, County Longford, the village of Abbeyderg is home to a 13th-century Augustinian monastery founded by Gormgall O’Quinn. It was the final resting place of Maiolin...More

Abbeyshrule Cistercian Abbey

Churches And Settlements

In 1150, one of Ireland’s first Cisterican abbeys was established in the picturesque valley of the River Inny, found in Abbeyshrule Village. The site, located in County Longford and just 30km...More

Abbeyderg

Churches And Settlements

Located just 5 kilometres from Kenagh, County Longford, the village of Abbeyderg is home to a 13th Century Augustinian monastery founded by Gormgall O’Quinn. It was the final resting place of Maiolin...More

County Longford One Day Tour

Touring Ideas

Ballinamuck is a small picturesque village in Longford, close to the Cavan and Leitrim borders. It boasts the unique way of country life that is so often sought. The landscape with its gently rolling...More