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Longford

Discover one of the Midland’s best-kept secrets.

Ballinalee Connemara Pony Show

Children

Sample some rural entertainment with a super-cute pony show.

Carrigglas Manor

Culture & Festivals

From a gorgeous Gothic-Revival manor to a traditional harp festival

Corkscrew & wine bottle

Eating, Drinking & Luxury

Indulge yourself in delightful restaurants and elegant Georgian accommodation.

Coarse fishing in Drumm Lake, County Longford

Leisure

Get active in Longford with cycling trails, fabulous fishing and leisurely woodland walks.

Midland Lakes -  Culnagore

Scenery

Make the most of Longford’s beautiful waters

The Jealous Wall in Belvedere Gardens

Sightseeing

Enjoy a thoroughly scandalous historical house, an Iron Age bog road and a beautiful 18th century mansion.

Canoeing in the River Inny

Activities

Discover your wild side with some archery, canoeing and a spot of flying!

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Did you know?

The village of Ardagh in County Longford was the seat of St Mel, a bishop appointed by St Patrick. The actor Mel Gibson is named after this very saint and the actor's middle name is Colmcille, after the saint who also founded a monastery in Longford.