Trace Your Roots

Reconnect With Your Longford Heritage

Thousands of people around the world proudly trace their roots to County Longford. Many left during the Irish Famine (1845–49) and in the early 1900s, forming communities in the UK, USA, Canada, Argentina, Mexico, and beyond.Visitors often come to research their ancestry, with common Longford surnames including Farrell, Sheridan, Murphy, Rathigan, O’Neill, and Kane. Before visiting, it helps to gather as much information as possible and identify your ancestors’ townland or parish to better trace your Longford roots.

Illustrated cover featuring the Farrell Clan crest with a gold lion on a green shield, a black hound above, and the motto "Prodesse Non Nocere," alongside text about castles, sites, and the Farrell Clan homeland.
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Farrell Clan
A historic black-and-white photo of Irish workers standing outdoors with tools, overlaid with the “Irish Clann Connections” logo and the title “Tracing Your Irish Ancestry” by Eilish Feeley, genealogist.
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Irish Clann Connections
A vintage sepia photograph of a woman in a formal dress is displayed on a table, surrounded by old documents and photos. The image is part of The Killian Homeplace Family History & Genealogy Centre display.
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Killian Homeplace Family History and Genealogy Centre
Three flags—the United States, France, and Ireland—stand behind a wooden lectern with engraved plaques in a formal hall, with people gathered and arched windows in the background.
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Longford Associations
Three flags—the United States, France, and Ireland—stand behind a wooden lectern with engraved plaques in a formal hall, with people gathered and arched windows in the background.
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