Longford

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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Bluegrass Weekend and Barn Dance

26 Jul 2013 - 28 Jul 2013

A lively weekend of Bluegrass music and barn dance with the Broad Oaks Band in the picturesque village of Clondra on the banks of...

The Lord of the Dring

27 Jul 2013 - 27 Jul 2013

The Lord of the Dring is a challenging sprint distance triathlon hosted by Longford Triathlon Club. The event will take place in...

Canoe Polo Festival

27 Jul 2013 - 28 Jul 2013

Canoe Polo Festival will take place on the 27th and 28th of July on Richmond Harbour, Clondra Village. For more information,...

Patsy Farrell Festival

01 Aug 2013 - 07 Aug 2013

The Patsy Farrell Festival is a celebration of Irish music, song and dance in 15 towns throughout Longford Westmeath over the...

Old Days Old Ways Longford Heritage Festival 1st 31st Aug

01 Aug 2013 - 31 Aug 2013

The theme for the Festival is" everyone has a story-lets explore yours". Overseas visitors will be invited todiscover Longford's...

R.C.A.G. Boat Rally

04 Aug 2013 - 17 Aug 2013

The Royal Canal Amenity Group Boat Rally will arrive at Clondra Harbour on Sunday, 4 August 2013 and depart the following day for...

The Marquee in Drumlish Festival

16 Aug 2013 - 18 Aug 2013

Made famous in song by Irish Country star and local legend, Declan Nerney, The Marquee In Drumlish has been revived in recent...

1798 Commemorative Weekend

07 Sep 2013 - 09 Sep 2013

The 1798 Commemorative Weekend features music and fun at Ballinamuck, Ardagh and Granard, with visits to the croppie graves and...

Aisling Children’s Arts Festival

19 Oct 2013 - 27 Oct 2013

The year 2013 hails the 16th year of the Aisling Children's Art Festival, one of the greatest national children's art festivals in...

Christmas Family Event with Creative Ardagh

14 Dec 2013 - 15 Dec 2013

Creative Ardagh's Christmas Events are enjoyed by all the family, young and old. Santa comes to visit every year and you can make...

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