COUNTY LONGFORD ATTRACTIONS

Longford Town Attractions

Longford being one of the central towns of Ireland has many bars, quality restaurants, a buzzing nightlife and boasts a variety of recreational facilities including a new public leisure centre and pool, a golf course and multiplex cinema.

Some prominent buildings in Longford town include St. Mel’s Cathedral and St. Mel’s College.

Since 2002 there has been significant expansion in the retail sector. Allied to this growth has been the development of the cultural infrastructure. The town draws in significant numbers to its pubs, restaurants and nightclubs which offer a very significant social scene.

Longford town plays host to a number of major events annually including:

Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre

The Centre interprets an Iron Age bog road which was built in the year 148 BC across the boglands close to the River Shannon. The oak road is the largest of its kind to have been uncovered in Europe. More on Heritage Ireland website
Telephone: +353 43 22386

Ballinamuck Visitors Centre

Exhibition which gives details of the Year of the French and the Battle of Ballinamuck in 1798.
Telephone: +353 (0)43 24848

Strokestown Park House

18th century mansion which has been faithully restored and retains its original furnishings. Also famine museum. Visit the Strokestown Park website.

Fishing

At the heart of the Lakelands of Ireland, Longford is the undiscovered host of the best coarse fishing available, with a choice of over thirty lakes, rivers and canals never more than ten minutes away, including the River Shannon's hot water stretch in Lanesboro, Co. Longford. Read more at the Shannon Fisheries Board website or the Longford Tourism website.

Equestrian

  • Mosstown Riding Centre, Kenagh, Co Longford Tel: +353 43 41004
  • Augherea House Equestrian Centre, Augherea, Longford Tel: +353 43 41004
  • Corbeagh House Hunter Trials Course, Moatfarrell, Ballinalee, Longford Tel: +353 43 23159

Bowling

Longford MegaBowl, Athlone Road, Longford.
Tel: 043 47643

Golf

Longford is the ideal location for golf enthusiasts. There is a great choice of golf courses less than an hours drive away.

  • Longford Golf Club Tel :+353(0)43 46310
  • Glasson Golf Club Tel : +353 (0) 90 6485120
  • Athlone Golf Club Tel : +353 (0) 90 6492073
  • Slieve Russell, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan Tel : +353 (0) 49 9526444
  • Mount Temple Golf Club, Moate Tel : +353 (0) 90 6481841
  • Mullingar Golf Club Tel : +353 (0) 44 9348366
  • Carrick-on-Shannon Tel : +353 (0) 71 9667015
  • Roscommon Golf Club Tel : +353 (0) 90 6626382

Carrigglas manor which is currently under restoration will offer a new, superb 18-hole championship golf course and 3-hole golf academy, co-designed by World no.3 Retief Goosen and renowned golf course architect Jeff Howes. Carrigglas Manor house was designed by Daniel Robertson and completed in 1840. Over 600 acres of parkland and woodland are available which offer walks, equestrian centre and leisure activities all with the security offered by a walled estate.