heritage centres around longford

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 a...

An old schoolhouse built in 1898 is the location of the Ardagh Heritage Centre. It houses an exciting exhibition which outlines the history of this exquisite village. The story of Ardagh is one of history, literature and storytelling. This exhibition draws on the rich fabric of Ardagh life down through the ages, from the roots of the village in Irish mythology, to its development as an important early church and its emergence as a model estate village. Over the years, Ardagh has played host t...

This site is referred in legend and history. Queen Maeve on her legendary quest (Tain Bo Cuailgne) for the Brown Bull of Cooley spent a night here. The old town of Granard is where St. Patrick appointed Guasacht, son of Milchuo his former slave master, as Bishop to the church here. This medieval town was destroyed in a battle that ensued when the local chieftain Con O' Farrell refused to submit to the Scot, Edward Bruce. This battle lasted two days and resulted in the burning of this old...