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Longford

Discover one of the Midland’s best-kept secrets

Carriglas Manor
Midland Lakes - Culnagore
Canoeing in the River Inny
Fields near Saints Island

From left to right: Carriglas Manor, Midland Lakes - Culnagore, Canoeing in the River Inny, Fields near Saints Island

Nestled into the heart of Ireland’s  Midlands, County Longford basks in unspoiled natural beauty with lakelands, bogland, pastureland and wetlands. 

This quiet and understated county is famed for its fishing, gentle countryside, quiet pace of life, and heritage attractions. 

Make sure to head for Ardagh, a wonderful village built in the 1860s; the intriguing and beautiful Belvedere House and Gardens; and the incredible Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, which tells the spectacular history of the Old Bog Road, an Iron-Age road uncovered in a bog at Corlea.

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Granard Traditional Harp Festival

08 Apr 2010 - 11 Apr 2010

The first Harp Festival took place in Granard in 1781 and was revived in 1981. The event has been taking place annually since then...

Clonguish Marquee Festival

04 Jun 2010 - 07 Jun 2010

Launch of book on history of the club, marquee wit top bands playing, Ceili, family fun day, all sorts of kids activities and...

Goldsmith International Literary Festival

04 Jun 2010 - 06 Jun 2010

This festival has grown significantly over the years and has attracted participants and visitors from around the world It is...

Ballinalee Connemara Pony Show

13 Jun 2010 - 13 Jun 2010

Held annually on the second Sunday in June in Aughnashannagh, Ballinalee, County Longford, the Ballinalee Connemara Pony Show is a...

Lough Ree Environmental Summer School and Arts Festival

08 Jul 2010 - 11 Jul 2010

A summer school and arts festival held in Lanesboro and Ballyleague for one week each year to increase awareness of the...

Johnny Keenan Banjo Festival

23 Sep 2010 - 26 Sep 2010

In memory of Irish banjo player Johnny Keenan. Promoting Irish culture and the friendship between Ireland and the world through...

Aisling Children’s Arts Festival

17 Oct 2010 - 23 Oct 2010

This year's festival kicks off on Sunday, October 17, with a free family day in St. Mel's College with workshops, performing...

 

 

 

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Did you know?

The writer Oliver Goldsmith was born at Pallas, County Longford.