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CO. LONGFORD
LEITRIM
CAVAN Longford, in the north west corner of
Leinster, bridges Connaught and
Ulster. The history of the county is
Granard
strongly connected with St. Patrick,
and for centuries it was the centre of
Longford
Edgeworthstown
power of the O’Farrell family whose
Lanesborough
15th century fortress and Dominican
friary once stood in the county town.
Ballymahon
WESTMEATH
Longford was also home to the 18th
century poet, Oliver Goldsmith. Amid
the prosperous agricultural land to
the south lies Lough Ree, with the River Shannon running along the
county’s western border. Longford remains virtually untouched by
mass development and still retains a welcoming and rural charm. For
general tourist information on County Longford, contact Longford
Tourist Information Centre, Tel: (043) 42577 or visit
www.longfordtourism.com.
ARDAGH
The village of Ardagh is a designated Heritage Village. It was here that
St. Patrick appointed St. Mel as one of the earliest Irish bishops. The Quaint shop fronts in Ardagh.
village also features in Goldsmith’s She Stoops to Conquer. At the foot
of Ardagh Hill, Ardagh has resonances of the romance of an old Irish north County Longford, 2 miles from the borders of Cavan and Leitrim
mythological tale associated with the hill. and the small friendly town of Arvagh. The house overlooks one of the
Ardagh Heritage Centre has a unique selection of varied attractions largest lakes in Europe, Loch Gowna. It is one of the great coarse fishing
and is located in the old schoolhouse, built in 1898. The story of lakes, where large quantities of bream, roach hybrids, perch and other
Ardagh is one of history, literature and storytelling, and the exhibition species of fish are caught year after year. It is a fisherman's paradise.
in the Heritage Centre draws on the rich fabric of Ardagh life down
through the ages, including its association with Goldsmith, Sir Walter BALLINAMUCK
Scott and Maria Edgeworth. Tel: (043) 42577. Ballinamuck is one of the most historic towns in north Longford
because of the great battle that was fought there in 1798 between the
AUGNACLIFFE combined Irish and French forces under Generals Humbert and Blake
The village of Aughnacliffe is located to the south west of the Gowna and the English under Lord Cornwallis. The town and its battle
network of lakes. Attractive views of the lakes and surrounding became famous in recent years because of the success of Thomas
countryside can be seen from various locations. An ancient bronze bell Flanagan's historic novel The Year of the French and subsequent film.
from the St. Columcille monastery on Inchmore Island is preserved in
the Catholic Church, while the Aughnacliffe dolmen is one of the guestrooms accommodation
finest of its type. Cois Sámh, Ballinamuck, Co. Longford. Tel: (043) 41445/(086) 830
4613; Fax: (043) 45904; Email:
dolores.kiernan@kssl.ie; Web:
guestrooms accommodation
www.longfordholidays.com. This tastefully converted farmhouse has all
Castle Rosse House, Rossduff, Augnacliffe, Co. Longford. Tel: (049) modern facilities, without disturbing the old world charm of the period
433 5136; Fax: (049) 433 5136; Email:
castlerossehouse@eircom.net; residence. Fully wheelchair accessible with ample parking. All
Web:
www.castlerossehouse.com. Castle Rosse House is situated in bedrooms are en suite and have TV and tea/coffee making facilities.
Should you require an experienced babysitter during your stay this can
be arranged. Cots and high chairs are also available. Beside Loch
DID YOU KNOW…? Salach lake, it is an anglers dream with lots of fishing in the
THE 6TH ANNUAL JOHNNY KEENAN BANJO FESTIVAL, A CELEBRATION immediate area. The landscaped gardens with seated patio area with
OF IRISH TRADITIONAL AND AMERICAN BLUEGRASS MUSIC, WILL TAKE large grill ideally suited for barbeques, eating al fresco or simply
PLACE IN LONGFORD FROM 13-16 SEPTEMBER 2007. relaxing. There is ample space to exercise pets, but please be aware of
neighbouring farm animals, as sheep are especially scared of dogs!
Castlerosse
BALLINAMUCK
House
Co. Longford
Ireland
Tel: (043) 41445
Int: +353 43 41445
Fax: (043) 45904
dolores.kiernan@kssl.ie
www.longfordholidays.com
Rossduff, Aughnacliffe, Co. Longford, Ireland
Tel/Fax; 00353 4943 35136
Email:
castlerossehouse@eircom.net
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