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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › LongfordLongford - Wikipedia

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   Telephone area code. 043. Irish Grid Reference. N135750. Website. www .longford .ie. 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.

   • Country: Ireland
   • County: County Longford

   • Elevation: 72 m (236 ft)
   • Province: Leinster

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › County_LongfordCounty Longford - Wikipedia

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   Website. Official website. 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]

   • Area: 1,091 km² (421 sq mi)
   • Province: Leinster

   • Country: Ireland
   • Region: Eastern and Midland

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4. allthings-ireland.com › visiting-longford-inVisiting Longford in Ireland: Your Ultimate Travel Guide

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   Discover the hidden gem of Longford, a charming county with rich history and natural beauty. Learn how to get there, where to stay, and what to see in this comprehensive travel guide.

5. www.ireland.com › county › longfordCounty Longford | Ireland.com

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   Discover the rich history and culture of County Longford, one of the gems of Ireland's lush midlands. Explore its Early Christian and medieval monasteries, its Iron Age bog road, its Lough Ree lake, its literary festivals and more.

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6. www.irelandbeforeyoudie.com › top-ten-best-things10 BEST things to do in Longford in 2024 (we tried them all)

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   • Barley Harbour – for wild camping. Barley Harbour is a picturesque waterside setting and a favourite of locals. This hidden gem harbour is located close to the town of Newtowncashel and is the ultimate spot for wild camping.
   • Viewmount House – for ultimate luxury. If you’re wondering how best to spend an evening, one clear must-do is Viewmount House. This four-star estate offers manor-style accommodation and luxury dining in the most charming surroundings.
   • Corlea Trackway – for a scenic walk. This ancient walkway is one of the best things to do in Longford, without a doubt. The Corlea Trackway was laid with oak planks between 148 and 147 BC and can still be enjoyed today.
   • Edward J Valentines Bar – for a few pints. If you’re passing through or planning a trip, make sure you pencil in a stop off at Edward J Valentines Bar on the Main Street in Longford town.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Longford_(film)Longford (film) - Wikipedia

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   Longford is a 2006 British biographical crime drama television film directed by Tom Hooper and written by Peter Morgan. The film centres on Labour Party peer Lord Longford and his campaign for the parole of Moors Murderer Myra Hindley. It was produced by Granada Productions for Channel 4, in association with HBO, and stars Jim Broadbent and ...

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   Where is County Longford?

   • County Longford is situated in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands surrounded by water with the River Shannon, Lough Ree and the Royal Canal running from Richmond Harbour in Clondra to Spencer Dock in Dublin. County Longford has a population of 46,751 (2022 census) with a vibrant collection of communities with a rich historical background.

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   Is Longford a Gaelic County?

   • The county is based on the historic Gaelic territory of Annaly ( Anghaile ), formerly known as Teffia ( Teathbha ). Most of Longford lies in the basin of the River Shannon with Lough Ree forming much of the county's western boundary. The north-eastern part of the county, however, drains towards the River Erne and Lough Gowna.

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   Why should you visit County Longford?

   • 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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   Why is Longford called Longford?

   • The town is built at a fording point on the banks of the River Camlin (from Irish Camlinn, meaning 'crooked pool'), which is a tributary of the River Shannon. According to several sources, the name Longford is an Anglicization of the Irish Longphort, referring to a fortress or fortified house.

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9. www.longford.ieHome - Longford.ie

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   Longford.ie is the official website of County Longford, a hidden gem in Ireland's hidden heartlands. Find out about events, attractions, culture, business and more in Longford.