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. St Mel's Cathedral, a 19th century Renaissance building, is worth visiting. Longford is also the site of the County Museum. Sights to see include the heritage village of Ardagh, which was built in the 1860s to a Swiss design, and the recently discovered Old Bog Road, an Iron Age trackway of large oak planks in a bog at Corlea.
The true beauty of Longford lies in its quiet countryside of farmlands, bog, the occasional low hill and its pleasant views. An ideal spot for a get away from it all relaxing break. Available locally: 18 hole golf course, angling, equestrian centre, watersports on the Shannon, bowling alley, cinema, shops and lots lots more.
N4 from Dublin to Longford - 75 miles - “The Longford Arms Hotel for that special break away”
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