Longford, county (1991 pop. 30,296), 403 sq mi (1,044 sq km), N central Republic of Ireland.
Its surrounded by County Cavan (north east), by Leitrim (north west), by Westmeath (east and South), by Roscommon (west).
County town, Longford (1991 pop. 6,393), , on the Camlin River.
A part of the central plain of Ireland, it has level land with numerous small lakes, bogs, and marshes.
The River Shannon and Lough Ree form its western border.
Other towns are Granard, Edgeworthstown, Ballymahon, the heritage village of Ardagh and Lanesboro.
Derived from the Irish 'Longford Ui Fearraill', referring to the stronghold of the O'Farrell clan.
Attractions of Longford
With a population of just over 30,000, Longford is one of Ireland's smallest and most picturesque counties.
Fishing for the pike angler at Lough Ree, Lough Forbes, the River Inny and at the Gowna Lakes.
The Royal Canal.
On the River Inny is the beautiful town of Ballymahon which is always associated with the poet, Oliver Goldsmith, who was born three miles away.
Driving Directions
Longford is on the N4 National Route from Dublin to Sligo.
Maps and Routeplanners to help your plan your journey are available on irlguide.com.
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