History & Heritage

Step Into Longford’s Past

Discover ancient sites, historic landmarks, and rich local traditions that reveal the fascinating heritage and enduring spirit of County Longford.

A man in an old-fashioned top hat and coat holds a walking stick, leading a queue of people in period clothing across a grassy field near a historic building, with trees and clear skies in the background.
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National Famine Way
A group of five people, including adults and children, gather closely around a table, looking intently at something on its surface, illuminated by a bright light. They appear engaged and focussed.
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Knights & Conquests Heritage Centre
A man and woman sit on a doorstep surrounded by red milk churns and potted geraniums. The man, in a blue shirt, holds a black and white dog. The woman wears a chef’s jacket and striped apron. A chalkboard sign is on the right.
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Cloughan Farm and Cookery School
A museum room with framed portraits and historical images on the walls, antique chairs, a vintage desk with old items, a mannequin in period costume, and a window letting in natural light.
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Maria Edgeworth Centre
Two men stand in an art studio surrounded by abstract wooden sculptures. One man holds a small sculpture, and both are smiling at the camera. The walls display more artworks and photos. Natural light enters from a window.
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Bog Oak Sculptures
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