Longford Ireland

County Longford is the third smallest county in Ireland. The true beauty of Longford lies in its quiet countryside of farmlands, bog, the occasional low hill and its pleasant views. The visitor is never far from water The River Shannon, Lough Ree, the River Inny and Lough Gowna where the angler can enjoy the finest fishing. The hot water stretch at Lanesboro is famous. Every canoeist knows the White water stretch at Ballymahon. If you’re a fan of Irish music, there are a number of great old pubs where one can wine, dine and listen to the locals.

Edward J Valentine is a popular pub, or more correctly, it’s divided into two, for alongside it is the ‘The Spiral Tree Bar‘. Both establishments offer different experiences. Edward J’s has a turn-of-the-century style, while the other bar is more contemporary in design. However, the two blend in well, old-style and new, and both have a warm welcoming atmosphere. The pleasant and friendly folk who these days descend on the pub, along with a pint of Guinness make it one of the most popular pubs in the area. A Carvery lunch is served daily or you may choose from the bar menu which is served throughout the day. Once you’re in the door, you’ll find it hard to go, for after an hour you’ll feel a part of it and it’s a part of you. Patrick V Fallon’s, is an award winning pub; located in the heart of Longford ( Hotels, Longford, Ireland) town. There is a renowned welcome to this fine, smart and friendly pub. This is a well run family pub that serves excellent fresh food, which is prepared from local produce. Patrick V Fallon’s ensures the most memorable evening as possible with its warm ambience and delightful service.

The pubs of Longford (Accommodation, Longford, Ireland) are not simply places in which to satisfy your thirst. They are theatres for storytelling, backdrops for romance, homes away from home and keepers of the spirit of the city, in more ways than one.

Posted on April 16th, 2008 under Entertainment. Tags: Ballymahon, County Longford, Edward J Valentine, Guinness, Ireland, Lanesboro, Longford, Lough Gowna, Lough Ree, Patrick V Fallon, pubs, River Inny, River Shannon, The Spiral Tree Bar, White water. Comments: 1

Antiquities

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.

Posted on April 16th, 2008 under Uncategorized. Tags: Argentina, Ballymahon, Cam Clonhugh, Central Plain, Clonbrin, Co. Down, Co. Longford, dgeworthstown, Drumlish, emigrations, Erne River, Gaelic, Ireland, La Tone, leather shield, Longford, Lough Gowna, OFarrell, Rebellion, Royal Canal, Shannon, Silurian, Sligo. Comments: None

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.

Posted on April 16th, 2008 under History. Tags: Argentina, Ballymahon, Cam Clonhugh, Central Plain, Co. Down, Co. Longford, dgeworthstown, Drumlish, emigrations, Erne River, Gaelic, Ireland, Longford, Lough Gowna, OFarrell, Rebellion, Royal Canal, Shannon, Silurian, Sligo. Comments: None

Abbeyshrules location is to the east of Ballymahon in a picturesque valley of the River Inny. A Cistercian Abbey (founded in 1150) was one of the earliest in the country after the success of the first foundation at Mellifont in County Louth. The Abbey was founded by the O’Farrells and was later closed by Queen Elizabeth I in the time of the Tudor suppression of the monasteries. The lands were handed over to Robert Dillon, Earl of Roscommon. The graveyard close by contains part of the only high cross in County Longford. The Royal Canal (from the Shannon to Dublin) passes through Abbeyshrule. You can see also the Whitworth aquaduct built in 1817 to carry the Royal Canal over the River Inny. The place Abbeyshrule is also associated with the Goldsmith Summer School. The only airfield in the midlands is located in Abbeyshrule with its 575 metre tarmac runway. Its yearly festival is a craze for flying enthusiasts inland and abroad. Flying lessons also are available here throughout the year.

Posted on April 16th, 2008 under Town. Tags: Abbey, Abbeyshrules, Ballymahon, Cistercian Abbey, County Longford, County Louth, Earl of Roscommon, Goldsmith Summer School, Mellifont, O'Farrell's, Queen Elizabeth, River Inny, Robert Dillon, Royal Canal. Comments: None

Ballymahon Town is precisely situated on the River Inny near the heart of the Goldsmith country. Mahon, King of Thomond, defeated Fergal, son of Ruarc, King of Breifne and Connacht, near Ballymahon in 960. This town has a fine broad main street, and holds many associations with Oliver Goldsmith. The Ballymahon area is believed to have influenced Goldsmith and inspired him for his future works. This place is also the centre of John Keegan “Leo” Casey country. The River Inny and its surroundings are prominent in the poet’s work.

Posted on April 16th, 2008 under Town. Tags: Ballymahon, Ballymahon Town, Breifne, Connacht, Fergal, Goldsmith, Mahon, River Inny, Ruarc, Thomond. Comments: None