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Longford (Irish: An Longfort) is the county town of County Longford in Ireland. It had a population of 10,952 at the 2022 census. [1] It is the biggest town in the county and about one third of the county's population lives there.
County Longford (Irish: Contae an Longfoirt) is a county in Ireland. It is in the province of Leinster. It is named after the town of Longford. Longford County Council is the local authority for the county. The population of the county was 46,634 at the 2022 census. [2]
Type: Town with 6,400 residents. Description: town in county Longford, Ireland. Categories: town council in the Republic of Ireland and locality. Location: County Longford, Leinster, East Coast and Midlands, Ireland, Britain and Ireland, Europe. View on OpenStreetMap.
Visit Longford. Make a break for it in Irelands hidden heartlands. Explore & enjoy County Longford. Discover the lakes, the royal canal & the River Shannon for boating or angling. A county rich in history, literature & culture with fine food & dining.
- St. Mel's Cathedral
- St. Mel’s College
- The Methodist Church
- The Market Square
- Walking Tour of Longford
St. Mel’s Cathedral was erected in the 19th century. The foundation stone was laid by Dr. Higgins, the Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois on 19th May 1840 and completed on 29th September 1856 by the Right Rev. John Kilduff, his successor. The building was destroyed by fire in 2009 but was completely refurbished and re-opened at Christmas 2014. Furthe...
Most Rev. Dr. Kilduff issued the first appeal on 11th November 1861, for funds to build a Diocesan seminary, not merely for clerical students but also for all who desired a secondary education for the secular career to which they might choose to devote themselves. This was the first mention of St. Mel’s College which was completed and officially op...
This church was opened to worship in 1895, also a Baronite meeting-house with a national school for each persuasion, also a Presbyterian church. The present Methodist Church was built in 1895. It replaced an earlier Baronite Meeting House and school in use in Richmond Street and prior to 1895, it was visited by Methodist founder John Wesley. The sc...
A far back as the 1800's traders brought corn, potatoes and pigs etc here for sale. An old market house, now demolished, was used to store these goods. The square is still used as a market with a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables sold from stalls every Friday. At the front of the square is a Celtic Cross memorial dedicated to the men who died i...
Longford town is situated in the heart of Ireland, and like so many towns, it has sprung up along the banks of a river, in this case the river Camlin. It is one of the main towns situated on the Dublin to Sligo road. It is a vibrant town of traditional and modern commercial activities. The town hosts many fine buildings and places of historic and s...
One of the gems of Ireland's lush midlands, County Longford displays much of its early history for curious visitors. It boasts an abundance of Early Christian and medieval monasteries (including Abbeylara, Ardagh, Abbeyshrule and Saints Island, the latter nestled on the banks of Lough Ree).
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Jan 1, 2023 · Here you’ll find stunning lakes and waterways, and lovingly preserved sites of immense historical importance, as well as fascinating legends and myths attached to it. Here’s a list of things to do in Longford, Ireland to help you manage your stay and make the most of your time in town.
