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Pallas: Birthplace of Oliver Goldsmith

Pallas Birthplace of Oliver Goldsmith Born in Pallas, close to Ballymahon, County Longford, Oliver Goldsmith (10 November 172 –...

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Ardagh House

Ardagh House When you stand in the centre of Ardagh Village and look south, you get an impressive view...

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Ardagh Clock Tower

Ardagh Clock Tower Ardagh Clock Tower is one of the most distinctive features standing on the village green. Bearing...

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The Táin Trail

The Táin Trail The Táin Trail retraces the journey taken by Queen Meave and her armies during the Irish...

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Edgeworthstown Literary Trail

Edgeworthstown Literary Trail Edgeworthstown Heritage and Literary Trail is organised by the Maria Edgeworth Centre in Edgeworthstown, County Longford....

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St. Joseph’s Care Centre

St. Joseph’s Care Centre Longford Workhouse was once located where Joseph’s Care Centre on Dublin Road, Longford’s primary health...

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Longford Town Courthouse

Longford Town Courthouse Longford Town Courthouse is one of the most imposing buildings in the town’s streetscape, with a...

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Sean Connolly Barracks, Longford Town

Sean Connolly Barracks, Longford Town Named after a local Brigadier Sean Connolly of the Longford Brigade, Connolly Barracks has...

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Trace Your Longford Roots

Trace Your Longford Roots Thousands of people throughout the world proudly claim a strong connection to County Longford. Many...

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Mid Shannon Trail Driving Route

Mid Shannon Trail Driving Route Family friendly Free to visit Rainy days Experience the beauty of south Longford on...

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