A bronze statue of a man embracing a child stands in front of a grey stone church with a tall spire, under a blue sky with scattered clouds. Grass and trees surround the church.
A large ancient stone structure stands in a grassy field at sunrise, with sunlight shining through a small gap between the stones. There is a plaque on a post nearby. Trees and a dramatic cloudy sky are in the background.
A weathered stone statue stands on a grassy hill among old gravestones, illuminated by the golden rays of a setting sun with a colourful sky and scattered clouds in the background.
A bronze statue of a man in a military uniform and cap stands tall, looking upward with a determined expression, set against a dramatic sky with pink and blue clouds at sunset.
A stone memorial obelisk with a wreath of flowers and engraved text stands in an open area, surrounded by trees and shrubbery on a sunny day.
A stone railway station with yellow-trimmed doors and windows sits beneath an old, green metal footbridge. The sky is cloudy with a hint of sunset, and the platform is empty.

Longford Rebel Trail Driving Route

  • Family friendly
  • Free to visit
  • Rainy days

Discover County Longford's revolutionary past on the Longford Rebel Trail, a 71 km self-guided driving route exploring the county's role in rebellions from the Norman era to the Irish War of Independence. Join the trail at any point and explore at your own pace.

Visit historic sites including Connolly Barracks in Longford Town, Granard’s Norman Motte, Ballinamuck, Ballinalee, McKeon’s Forge, Rose Cottage, and Clonfin, each telling the story of key events and figures in Ireland’s struggle for independence.

Pick up a Rebel Trail map at any local visitor centre, or enhance your journey with the Longford Rebel Trail Audio Tour, available in English, Irish and French. Simply scan the QR codes at each stop to listen along.