FAQs

Many attractions, accommodation providers, and visitor experiences in Longford offer universally accessible facilities. Visitors are encouraged to check individual venue accessibility information in advance to ensure their specific requirements can be accommodated and use the Accessible filter to help build your itinerary on visitlongford.ie.

Some of Longford's most popular attractions include Center Parcs Longford Forest and the Aqua Sana Spa, the Royal Canal Greenway/National Famine Way, Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, St Mel's Cathedral, Lough Ree Distillery and Lough Ree Access for All Boat Trips in Lanesborough, The Maria Edgeworth Centre and the Knights & Conquests Heritage Centre. Visitors can also explore beautiful waterways, heritage sites, forests, and picturesque rural landscapes throughout the county.

Longford offers a wide range of outdoor activities, with extensive walking and hiking trails, cycling and e-biking along the Royal Canal Greenway, angling and waters sports on Lough Ree and the many other lakes across the county, boating on the majestic River Shannon, white water kayaking on the River Inny, and nature experiences in locations such as Newcastle Woods, Lanesboro Commons and Derrycassin Woods. Specialist night paddles are available on the Royal Canal for a stunning evening experience on the water, while Longford also boasts the highest number of playgrounds per capital in the country. Even if you are just passing through, there is always a quick adventure to tire out little legs.

Longford is easily accessible by train on the Dublin–Sligo rail line, by Bus Éireann and private coach services, and by car via the N4 and surrounding national road network. The county is centrally located, making it an ideal base for exploring Ireland's Hidden Heartlands and taking day trips to further afield.

Yes. A range of guided tours are available throughout the year at various attractions and heritage sites. Visitors can also choose from self-guided itineraries, free audio tours of Longford’s Rebel and Literary Driving Trails and other suggested bookable experiences on both land and water available to browse in the See and Do section.

Longford offers accommodation options to suit all budgets and travel styles, including hotels, guesthouses, bed and breakfasts, self-catering properties and glamping experiences. A unique range of elegant period guesthouses in particular in old stately homes remain very appealing to history and heritage lovers on tour.

Longford can be enjoyed year-round, but spring, summer, and early autumn are particularly popular due to longer daylight hours, an abundance of outdoor activities, and a busy calendar of festivals and events.

Longford hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including music festivals, cultural celebrations, sporting events, family-friendly festivals, and seasonal programmes such as Christmas in Longford and Samgain in the Heartlands for Home of Halloween. Check out VisitLongford's What’s On Festival and Events section for the latest listings.

Longford has a diverse food and drink offering, from traditional Irish pubs and cafés to contemporary restaurants and local artisan producers. Visitors can enjoy locally sourced ingredients, farm to table foods, homemade baking, and warm Irish hospitality throughout the county.

County Longford offers an authentic Irish experience, combining rich heritage, ancient landscapes, outdoor adventure, tranquil waterways, vibrant communities, and a warm welcome. As part of Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, it provides visitors with the opportunity to slow down, explore, reconnect and recharge, while discovering Ireland at its most genuine.