Attractions & Activities

Adventure, Culture & Family Fun

Whether you’re seeking outdoor thrills, relaxing escapes, or family-friendly attractions, Longford offers something for every visitor to enjoy.

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Five people in colourful kayaks, wearing life jackets and holding paddles, smile on a calm body of water. One person wears a yellow helmet. Green leaves float nearby.
Alan's Yippee Kayaking
A landscaped garden with a stone wall, various green plants, shrubs, and small flowering plants in bloom. Tall trees and part of a building are visible in the background.
Ardagh Village Landscapes Garden Tour
A band performs on stage with a singer at the centre, flanked by musicians playing banjo, guitar, flute, and accordion. A large projected image of a woman and the word “Hourglass” appears behind them.
Backstage Theatre
A stone statue of a figure holding a trident stands on a plinth in a small fenced area. Behind it is a two-storey stone building with a clock on its façade, under a clear blue sky.
Ballinamuck Visitor Centre
A dramatic, twisted wooden sculpture rises from tall grass in a field at sunset, with sunlight shining through its branches against a cloudy sky.
Bog Oak Sculptures
A woman relaxes in a hot tub, resting her arms on the edge and gazing upwards with a peaceful expression. Another person sits beside her, partially turned away. Soft sunlight filters through greenery.
Center Parcs Aqua Sana Spa
A family of four, dressed warmly in coats and hats, stands together by a lake in a wooded park. The parents are holding a young child whilst another child stands beside them. Trees and water are in the background.
Center Parcs Longford Forest
A wooden playground assault course with logs and chains sits on a blue rubber surface, surrounded by grass and trees under a cloudy sky.
Children's Playgrounds
Three children sit inside a cream-coloured bell tent on grass, surrounded by potted flowers and pink tables. A cosy blanket is spread in front, with trees and a chalkboard in the background under a sunny sky.
Cloughan Farm and Cookery School
Two women wearing helmets and jackets ride bicycles on a paved path through a green park, with trees and a stone bridge in the background. Both women are smiling and enjoying the outdoor activity.
County Longford Cycle Routes
Aerial view of a green golf course with trees casting long shadows, a small pond, winding pathways, and manicured lawns on a sunny day.
County Longford Golf Club
Close-up view of a swimming pool with clearly marked lanes, red lane dividers, and a starting block labelled “2” in the foreground. Colourful wall decorations are visible in the background.
County Longford Sports and Leisure Centre
A small white light aeroplane with the registration EI-EHY is parked on a tarmac under a blue sky. The cockpit door is open and there are a few cars and greenery in the background.
Fly at Abbeyshrule Aerodome
A person on horseback in riding kit listens to an instructor who is standing beside the horse in a sandy outdoor arena, with trees and a cloudy blue sky in the background.
Horse Riding at Mosstown Stables, Kenagh
Several people in helmets and life jackets kayak on a river with foamy water under a cloudy sky, surrounded by trees and grassy banks.
Inny Kayakers
A person in a wetsuit and helmet excitedly jumps off a large paddleboard into the water, whilst another person in similar gear sits on the board, surrounded by reeds and trees.
Inventure Water Sports
Three people dressed in medieval costumes pose outside a building labelled "Knights & Conquests Exhibition." One person is in stocks whilst two others stand on either side, holding swords and smiling.
Knights & Conquests Heritage Centre
A panoramic view of an empty sports stadium with green grass, blue seating, and a few people practising on the pitch under a clear blue sky with light clouds.
Longford GAA
Colourful bowling alley with multiple lanes, neon and purple lighting, a rack of colourful bowling balls, scoring screens, and chairs. Walls are decorated with vibrant artwork and the word "Bowling" is painted on the right.
Longford Megabowl
A footballer in a black and red striped shirt is dribbling the ball whilst being closely pursued by an opponent in a white shirt on a pitch during a match.
Longford Town FC
A small motorboat with a red roof floats on a calm river surrounded by tall grass, reeds, and green vegetation, with lily pads scattered on the water's surface.
Lough Ree Access For All
Close-up of several Lough Ree Distillery whisky bottles, with labels reading "The Bridge Single Grain Irish Whisky" lying side by side in a box, showing handwritten batch details on the labels.
Lough Ree Distillery, Lanesborough
Aerial view of a go-kart racing track with winding asphalt lanes, bordered by green grass and trees. A small building with a car park is visible near the track’s entrance.
Midland Karting and Paintball, Edgeworthstown
Logo for Omniplex Cinemas. The word “OMNIPLEX” is in bold yellow uppercase letters with the word “CINEMAS” in smaller white uppercase letters underneath, set against a black background.
Omniplex Cinema Longford
Two people ride bicycles along a paved path beside a canal with stone walls, greenery, and an old stone structure on the right. The scene is outdoors on a sunny day.
Royal Canal Greenway
Aerial view of a river with a stone bridge, surrounded by green fields, houses, and trees, with a marina and a large industrial building visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Shannon River
Two people in a dimly lit room; one person is sitting or kneeling and appears to be assisting or observing, whilst the other bends backwards dramatically during what seems to be a dance or movement practice.
Shawbrook Residential
A historic stone building with tall columns, ornate statues on the roof, and a tall spire, set against a sunset sky with soft clouds and trees on either side.
St. Mel's Cathedral
A person holds a pint glass of hazy beer with a "Wide Street Brewing Co." logo at a bar; the background is softly blurred with warm lighting and other people present.
Wide Street Brewing Company
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