Things to see or do
Amenities
- Directions: Located sixteen kilometres from Longford Town. At roundabout in Longford take exit for Drumlish (R198), turn left at Gaigue Stores, three miles past Drumlish.
Ballinamuck Visitors Centre
Ballinamuck
Longford
-
Ireland East
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 was officially opened by Mary McAlesse, the then President of Ireland, in July 1999 and houses a fascinating and lively exhibition. The fateful events of the Battle of Ballinamuck on the 8th of September 1798 are vividly presented with eyewitness accounts from local people and officers of the opposing armies. The exhibition explains the background to these events and the national and international significance of the collision of forces around this county Longford village. After informing oneself on the impressive history of the area you may tread the ground where the battle took place, visiting the many historicaly significant sites.
Contact
Telephone+353 (0)43 334 2577Email: info@longfordtourism.ie
Website: www.longfordtourism.ie
Address: Ballinamuck, Co Longford, Republic Of Ireland
Places to eat
What's on
Arvagh 'King of Clubs' International Coarse Fishing Competition
