granard harp festival

This festival takes place in Granard, Co. Longford, a focal point of the northern midlands where the provinces of Leinster, Ulster and Connaught all converge, where history and literature, tragedy and triumph are all woven together.
Longford 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 meters high, but from the summit glorious views in all directions are afforded.