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.

Large stone crucifix on a stepped base in a peaceful, grassy cemetery at sunrise, with headstones, trees, and a small building visible in the background.
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Abbeyderg Abbey
Silhouette of a ruined stone archway against a colourful sunset sky, with the sun low on the horizon and some clouds scattered above.
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Abbeylara Cistercian Abbey
A tall, crumbling stone tower with vines and plants growing on it stands against a blue sky with scattered clouds. Some greenery appears at the base of the ruins.
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Abbeyshrule Cistercian Abbey
A stone church with a clock tower is surrounded by old buildings, green grass, and flower beds. Directional road signs stand in the foreground under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
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Ardagh Clock Tower
Black and white photo of a large, historic, three-storey building with many windows, a main entrance with columns, and trees partially framing the view.
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Ardagh House
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.
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Ardagh Village Landscapes Garden Tour
Large flat stones form a prehistoric dolmen in a grassy field with trees in the background. A plaque stands near the stones, indicating this site’s historical significance.
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Aughnacliffe Portal Tomb
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.
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Ballinamuck Visitor Centre
A stone statue of a seated crowned figure is positioned on a plinth outdoors, surrounded by green trees and under a cloudy sky.
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Baltimore Statue, Cloonageeher
A bronze statue of a man holding a weak, emaciated person on a stone plinth with a plaque, set outdoors near grass and buildings under a blue sky.
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Bishop William O'Higgins Bronze Sculpture, Drumlish
A dramatic, twisted wooden sculpture rises from tall grass in a field at sunset, with sunlight shining through its branches against a cloudy sky.
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Casey's Bog Oak Sculptures
A large, light stone house with a bright red front door and classical columns. Potted plants line the entrance, and a gravel drive curves beside a green lawn and tall trees under a clear blue sky.
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Castlecor House, Ballymahon
Large ancient stone structure stands on a grassy field, composed of upright stones supporting a massive flat stone. Leafless trees and blue sky appear in the background.
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Cleenrath Portal Tomb, Aughnacliffe
A stone memorial with plaques stands on a paved area by a road, surrounded by grass and trees. Two informational signs are on either side, and the sky is cloudy.
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Clonfin Memorial Ballinalee
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.
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Cloughan Farm and Cookery School, Abbeyshrule
Ruins of an old stone castle tower and walls covered in ivy sit on a grassy hill, surrounded by leafless trees against a cloudy sky.
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Coolamber Hall House, Edgeworthstown
Aerial view of a modern white building with a glass dome roof, surrounded by trees and open fields with patches of water under a bright sky. A long path leads away from the building through the landscape.
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Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre
A small island with trees sits in a calm lake, reflecting a golden sunset with orange clouds in the sky.
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Derragh Lough Crannóg
A stone watermill with a rusted roof stands beside a calm stream, surrounded by green grass and trees, under a partly cloudy sky.
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Drumlish Mill
Black and white photo of a large, two-storey stately home with multiple chimneys, surrounded by grass and trees, with a smaller building visible to the right.
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Edgeworthstown House
A guide speaks to three people standing on grass near an old stone church with a tower. The group listen attentively under a cloudy sky, surrounded by green trees and gravestones.
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Edgeworthstown Literary Trail
A stone plaque reads: "Esker School Scoil na hEasrach 1869-1914" and "Esker Hall Halla na hEasrach 1915-1981," resting on stones, with gravel and rocks in the background.
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Esker Hall, Killoe
Stone relief of a worn coat of arms carved into a building façade, partially covered by a small green plant hanging above.
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Foxhall Stone Man
A stone bench faces a grey memorial inscribed with "1798" and "1998," set in a circular stone area with two flower pots and surrounded by grass, trees, and a hedge under a partly cloudy sky.
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Garden of Remembrance, Ballinamuck
A statue of General Sean Mac Eoin stands on a stone plinth in a paved courtyard, with small trees and a yellow building in the background.
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General Seán MacEoin Memorial, Ballinalee
A stone statue on a tall plinth stands on a grassy hill at sunrise, overlooking fields and a misty landscape under a colourful sky.
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Granard Motte
A weathered direction sign in a grassy field reads "350 yds. TOBAR PHÁDRAIG, ST. PATRICK’S WELL, CARTRON" in English and Irish.
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Holy Wells
Aerial view of a green field with scattered trees and three old, partially ruined stone buildings surrounded by grass. Some paths cross the landscape.
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Incheleraun (Quaker Island)
Stone monument featuring a circular carved portrait of a bearded man, surrounded by ornate decorative details and patterns, set into a triangular pediment.
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King Harman Clock Tower, Kenagh
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.
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Knights & Conquests Heritage Centre, Granard
Line drawing on a plaque depicts men with tools facing armed officers in front of a building. Text reads “LAND WAR DRUMLISH 1881” with an emblem and Irish phrase, referencing an historical event.
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Land War Memorial, Drumlish
A stone Georgian-style house with a green door, tall windows, and stone steps leading to the entrance. Trees and shrubbery surround the historic building.
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Ledwithstown House, Ballymahon
An aerial view of ancient stone ruins and grave markers surrounded by a stone wall, set against a grassy landscape at sunset with a colourful sky in the background.
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Longford Literary Trail Driving Route
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.
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Longford Rebel Trail Driving Route
Five large carved stone pillars stand in a circle on a grassy area under a tree, with houses and a church tower visible in the background on a cloudy day.
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Longford Town & Mall Walk
Black-and-white photo of a large, historic stone building with a clock, several windows, and people standing on the pavement out front.
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Longford Town Courthouse
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
Aerial view of an old stone castle ruin surrounded by green fields and trees, with a lake and rolling hills in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
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Mid Shannon Trail Driving Route
Mornin Tower House
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Mornin Tower House
An old, weathered octagonal stone tower with boarded-up windows and a small roof topped by a weathercock, set against a cloudy sky.
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Mosstown Dovecote or Pigeon House, Kenagh
A pair of old, worn-out black shoes with frayed laces are wrapped together with a tattered white cloth, sitting on a dark surface.
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National Famine Way
Bronze statue of a seated man with papers on his lap, positioned in front of a grey stone building with arched windows and doors.
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Pallas: Birthplace of Oliver Goldsmith
A weathered stone castle ruin stands against a cloudy sky, with crumbling walls and patches of greenery growing on its surface. A metal fence runs along the foreground.
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Rathcline Castle, Lanesborough
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.
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Royal Canal Greenway
A serene lake under a blue sky with scattered clouds, two white swans float on the water near a small island with leafless trees.
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Saints Island
A large, old, grey stone building with many windows and chimneys, surrounded by overgrown grass and shrubs under a clear blue sky.
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Sean Connolly Barracks, Longford Town
A weathered stone wall stands on grass near a wooden sign pointing to St. Mel's Cathedral, with trees in the background and sunlight illuminating the scene.
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St Mel's Old Cathedral Ardagh
A black-and-white photo of a long, two-storey stone building with several cars parked in front and grass in the foreground.
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St. Joseph's Care Centre
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.
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St. Mel's Cathedral
Four people hike up a grassy, rocky hill with a scenic, expansive valley and farmland visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
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The Táin Trail
A memorial with a large anchor, three benches, a tall cross, and four flagpoles displaying different national flags, set in a landscaped park area with trees and grass in the background.
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Titanic Memorial, Ennybegs, Killoe
Several vintage photo albums are open, displaying black-and-white and sepia photographs of people, including portraits and group photos, on a wooden surface.
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