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Inismore Island

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A focal point of the northern midlands where the provinces of Leinster, Ulster and Connaught all converge, Longford, where history and literature, tragedy and triumph are all woven together, takes its name from the ancient stronghold of the O'Farrell family (Long Fort - Fort of the O'Farrells).

Bordered to the West by the majestic River Shannon, Longford is a county of rolling plains and picturesque stretches of water. The highest pint of the county, Cairn Hill, is only 279 m high, but from atop the summit glorious views in all directions are afforded.
The largest island on the lake, Inismore (the Great Island) was inhabited since earliest times. The island even boasted a school until the 1940's when the dwindling population forced the teacher and pupils to move to the mainland.

A ring-fort is located at the southern end of the island while a badly ruined early church is located at the northern end.
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