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Longford, Co. Longford

Longford's County Town, situated on the banks of the Camlin River, acts as an administrative centre for the area, and is spaciously laid out, with pleasant wide streets. A Dominican friary was founded there in 1400. St Mel's Cathedral, a 19th century Renaissance building, is worth visiting. Longford is also the site of the County Museum. There are several championship golf courses near the town.

Gardens

Strokestown Park House & Garden

Tarmonbarry, Co. Roscommon

The great south border in the restored six acre walled garden at Strokestown Park is a happy tribute to changed times. Colour keyed, with planting running through the shades of the spectrum from sizzling red hot pokers and blazing ligularia to co ...

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Golf

Athlone Golf Club

Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Course Type: Parkland

Athlone Golf Club was founded in 1892 making it one of the longest established clubs in the country. It is a superb 18-hole parkland course situated on the shores of Lough Ree in the centre of the country bounded on three sides by picturesque ...

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Self Catering

There is no featured selfcatering establishment in the area

What's On

Longford Farmers Market - Co Longford - Fridays

Longford Farmers Market - Friday 9.30-2pm

Market Sq, Longford, Co Longford

Contact: Shirley O'Hallaron - 086 604 7060 shirleyohalloran@eircom.net

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Tourist Attractions

Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre

Kenagh, Co. Longford

The Corlea Trackway is an Iron Age trackway, or togher, that was built across the boglands of Longford, close to the River Shannon. The Corlea Trackway is made from oak planks 3 to 3.5 metres long and around 15 centimetres thick laid on rails aro ...

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Wedding Venues

Wineport Lodge

Glasson, Co. Westmeath

Ray Byrne and Jane English’s lovely lakeside lodge styles itself ‘Ireland’s first wine hotel’ and it is one of the most romantic destinations in all Ireland, both for its beautiful location and the luxury, service and good ...

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