Above: The Allenagh Cottages have a wide selection of golf courses, while visitors may also enjoy fishing in one of the many local lakes, rivers or canal.

The Allenagh Cottages is a self catering accommodation is located close to the centre of Ireland, just outside the busy town of Longford and is part of the old Carrigglas Estate. Being in the centre of Ireland this is an ideal touring base being within driving distance of Galway or Dublin. The local town of Longford has shopping centre, cinema and a good selection of pubs and restaurants. The area around The Allenagh Cottages provides many interesting woodland walks, and the Royal Canal way which runs right through Co. Longford, is suitable for those who may not be energetic enough to travel the more challenging routes. The midlands have a wide selection of golf courses, while visitors may also enjoy fishing in one of the many local lakes, rivers or canal. The self catering accommodation has a living room, dining room and kitchen. The Allenagh Cottages has a second living room as well as a utility room. This self catering accommodation has all the facilities and amenities which include a microwave, washing machine, tumbler dryer, dish washer and freezer.

The Bunanass Cottage is self catering accommodation overlooks the River Shannon and restful evenings can be spent on the patio watching the boats go by. The Bunanass Cottage is located in the Town of Rooskey at County Longford. This self catering accommodation beautifully restored country cottage is set on a quiet country road but is just 1 mile from the busy village. Situated in Longford, it is close to the border with Roscommon and Leitrim. The Bunanass Cottage is well presented with under floor heating, and pine ceilings with recessed lighting, its aspect ensure that maximum sunlight is enjoyed at all times of the day. The cottage overlooks the River Shannon and restful evenings can be spent on the patio watching the boats go by.  This self catering accommodation overlooks the River Shannon and restful evenings can be spent on the patio watching the boats go by. The Bunanass Cottage has a open fire in the living room, Electrical cooker, microwave and Washer as well as dryer.

Above:The Ringowney Cottages has shared enclosed lawned garden with private patio and furniture.

The   Ringowney Cottages is located close to the heart of Ireland on a quiet country road; this charming restored cottage is the ideal choice for a holiday retreat which is also a perfect touring base. It is close to the large towns of Longford and Mullingar.  This self catering accommodation is beautifully presented and very well equipped and also has a second living room. This self catering accommodation  have activities available locally are Championship golf courses, and for fishing enthusiasts, coarse fishing on the Shannon at Lanesborough and Carrick-on-Shannon, or fly fishing on Lough Owel is within 30 minutes.  This self catering accommodation has a living room with wooden floor, bathroom with bath, shower cubicle and toilet.

Above: At the flagship harbour apartment one can relax in the undisturbed sleepy town of Lanesborough or take a boat on the river and fish at your leisure.

The Flagship Harbour Apartment can be a perfect venue for a rural / countryside retreats. This self catering accommodation can afford its guests a beach or lakeside relaxation. This 2 bedroomed show apartment is ideally located on the river Shannon, offering superb views of the river and the beautiful tranquil surroundings. Relax in the undisturbed sleepy town of Lanesborough or take a boat on the river and fish at your leisure. The Flagship Harbour Apartment has amenities and facilities which include the following kettle, toaster, iron, hair dryer, central heating, television, video player, satellite television, cooker, fridge, freezer and washing machine.

Above: Kilnashee House can be used as a base to explore the midlands and all it has to offer in terms of natural beauty, fishing, golfing etc.

The Kilnashee House is a self catering accommodation which has six luxury en-suite rooms. All bed-rooms come equipped with tea/coffee making facilities and flat screen TV’s with DVD players. Each has its own tastefully coordinated color scheme with orthopaedic beds in a choice of King, Queen or Double. The self catering accommodation commands a majestic panoramic view of the local countryside.  The Kilnashee House has under-floor heating throughout, with Bathrooms en-suite with power showers, Sitting Room, Private Car Park, Ironing Facility, Hair Dryers, and Broadband Internet.

Rating: 3 Star

Rating: 3 Star

Rating: 3 Star

Land Area: 1,091 km

County Town: Longford

Code: LD

Population: 31,068 (2002)

Province: Leinster

An interesting antiquity is the leather shield discovered in 1008 in a bog at Clonbrin, Co. Longford; it probably belongs to the La Tone period

History

The name Longford ( Self Catering, Longford, Ireland) comes from the Gaelic Longford (Accommodation, Longford, Ireland) Ui Fearraill, meaning the fortress of the OFarrell clan. The patriarch, OFarrell, reigned over the in the 12th century, although the official borders of today were not established until 1547 by the Tudors.

During the rebellion of 1798, Longford was the site of numerous bloody battles. The Great Famine decimated the population through starvation and emigration. It was such emigrations that established a link between Longford and the South American county of Argentina, where many people from Longford fled.

Co. Longford
Longford is a small county. The north is somewhat hilly, rising in Cam Clonhugh to 912 ft; the rest is typical Central Plain country-chiefly low pastures, with a good deal of bog and marsh. The hills in the north are due to the presence, of Silurian slates, the continuation of the great area of these rocks which runs south-west from Co. Down : the rest of the county is composed of the drift-covered limestone which prevails over the greater part of middle Ireland. The Shannon forms much of the western boundary, which includes half the eastern shore of Lough Ree. In the north, the major portion of the mazy Lough Gowna, the source of the Erne River, lies within the county. The largest town is Longford, the county town, in the centre of the county; the Midland Great Western Railway runs through it on its way to Sligo, and it is also served by a branch of the Royal Canal, which crosses tlie county further south, Granard stands high, in the north-west, and its lofty church spire and great Norman moat are visible from afar. .Edgeworthstown, Ballymahon, and Drumlish are smaller places.

During the rebellion of 1798, Longford was the site of numerous bloody battles. The Great Famine decimated the population through starvation and emigration. It was such emigrations that established a link between Longford and the South American county of Argentina, where many people from Longford fled.

Co. Longford
Longford is a small county. The north is somewhat hilly, rising in Cam Clonhugh to 912 ft; the rest is typical Central Plain country-chiefly low pastures, with a good deal of bog and marsh. The hills in the north are due to the presence, of Silurian slates, the continuation of the great area of these rocks which runs south-west from Co. Down : the rest of the county is composed of the drift-covered limestone which prevails over the greater part of middle Ireland. The Shannon forms much of the western boundary, which includes half the eastern shore of Lough Ree. In the north, the major portion of the mazy Lough Gowna, the source of the Erne River, lies within the county. The largest town is Longford, the county town, in the centre of the county; the Midland Great Western Railway runs through it on its way to Sligo, and it is also served by a branch of the Royal Canal, which crosses tlie county further south, Granard stands high, in the north-west, and its lofty church spire and great Norman moat are visible from afar. .Edgeworthstown, Ballymahon, and Drumlish are smaller places.