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Visit Longford just off the beaten track to find vibrant festivals and events, immersive farm-to-table food experiences, meet-the-maker award-winning spirits, beer and chocolate! Longford is ideally located in the heart of the Lakelands region, within easy reach of many stunning and historic tourist attractions. Ancestral home of the Farrell Clan, it is a tranquil and mainly low-lying county, reno

wned for its Royal Canal Greenway and National Famine Way routes, its angling, boating and outdoor sporting activities. Steeped in ancient Irish mythology, Longford has many impressive archaeological sites as well as a wealth of historical, literary and musical tradition. Longford is also home to Center Parcs Longford Forest on the outskirts of Ballymahon, which boasts luxurious on-site self catering lodges, over 100 activities for visitors and Ireland's largest water park. The only county in Ireland with three award winning villages, its accessibility to many of Irelands other main towns and cities make it a prime location as a holiday base. The true beauty of County Longford lies in its rural charm, the hospitality of its people and the breathtaking views of its quiet countryside of farmland, lakes, rivers and bogs.

**๐“๐‡๐ˆ๐’ ๐–๐„๐„๐Š๐„๐๐ƒ**๐ŸŽจโœจ Cruinniรบ na nร“g is coming to Longford on 6 June with a packed programme of FREE creative events for c...
03/06/2026

**๐“๐‡๐ˆ๐’ ๐–๐„๐„๐Š๐„๐๐ƒ**

๐ŸŽจโœจ Cruinniรบ na nร“g is coming to Longford on 6 June with a packed programme of FREE creative events for children and young people!

From LEGOยฎ workshops and street art to eco crafts, poetry, theatre and hands-on family fun - thereโ€™s something for every imagination to explore.

Join us across Longford Libraries and venues countywide for a day celebrating creativity, curiosity and young voices.

๐Ÿ“Multiple locations across Longford
๐Ÿ“… Saturday, 6 June 2026
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Booking required: https://bit.ly/495vRsx

May & June at Athena Gallery โ˜•The team at Athena has put together a Cafรฉ Lates โ€œevents buffetโ€ filled with creativity, m...
02/06/2026

May & June at Athena Gallery โ˜•

The team at Athena has put together a Cafรฉ Lates โ€œevents buffetโ€ filled with creativity, music, laughs, games, workshops and unforgettable nights

From comedy and quizzes to jewellery making, DJs and Bingo Loco-style chaos, thereโ€™s something for everyone across the coming weeks...

๐Ÿ“Booking is essential for ALL events: https://www.athenagallery.ie

Which night are you joining us for? ๐Ÿ‘€

Planning a stay in County Longford? ๐Ÿ€Whether you're looking for a cosy B&B, a welcoming guesthouse, a self-catering esca...
02/06/2026

Planning a stay in County Longford? ๐Ÿ€

Whether you're looking for a cosy B&B, a welcoming guesthouse, a self-catering escape, or a comfortable hotel stay, County Longford has accommodation options to suit everyone.

Discover the perfect base for exploring Longford's lakes, trails, heritage sites and hidden gems.

Browse the full range of accommodation providers and start planning your visit today at longford.ie.

๐ŸŽจ Cruinniรบ na nร“g - Saturday 6 June ๐ŸŽจGet creative with artist Stephanie Hanlon for a special Visual Art Workshop at Athe...
31/05/2026

๐ŸŽจ Cruinniรบ na nร“g - Saturday 6 June ๐ŸŽจ

Get creative with artist Stephanie Hanlon for a special Visual Art Workshop at Athena Cafรฉ, Longford on Saturday 6th June from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

Led by the incredibly talented Stephanie Hanlon Art, this relaxed and welcoming workshop will give young people the chance to explore their creativity through colour, texture, imagination, and self-expression in a fun and supportive environment.

Whether you already love art or simply want to try something different, this hands-on session is open to all abilities and encourages participants to experiment, create freely, and enjoy the process. Expect plenty of inspiration, creativity, and a chance to make something uniquely your own.

Set in the cosy surroundings of Athena Cafรฉ, this is a brilliant opportunity to unwind, get creative, and connect with others through art.

๐’๐ฉ๐š๐œ๐ž๐ฌ ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ฌ๐จ ๐›๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ: https://loom.ly/fQc8ygg

Looking for something to do with the kids this Bank Holiday Weekend? ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ‘ฃDiscover the beautiful walking trails across Long...
30/05/2026

Looking for something to do with the kids this Bank Holiday Weekend? ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ‘ฃ

Discover the beautiful walking trails across Longford, the perfect family day out with fresh air, scenic views, and plenty of space for little adventurers to explore ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŒณ

Pack a picnic, grab the wellies, and make some memories together this weekend ๐Ÿ’š

Visit https://www.longford.ie/en/visit/see-and-do/trails/

Pictured: Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre

๐ŸŽป Cruinniรบ na nร“g - Saturday 6 June ๐ŸŽปJoin multi-instrumentalist and music facilitator Michael Lennon for a lively Irish ...
29/05/2026

๐ŸŽป Cruinniรบ na nร“g - Saturday 6 June ๐ŸŽป

Join multi-instrumentalist and music facilitator Michael Lennon for a lively Irish Music session at Torc food Hall on Saturday 6th of June from 5pm - 7pm.

This welcoming an interactive session will introduce young people to the rich tradition of Irish music in a relaxed an enjoyable setting.

Michael will share his passion for traditional music through a range of instruments including button accordion, flute banjo and Bodhran while encouraging connection through music.

If you play an instrument or simply want to try something new this session is open to 12-17 and all abilities.

The focus is on enjoyment, confidence and shared experience of making music together.

๐’๐ฉ๐š๐œ๐ž๐ฌ ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ฌ๐จ ๐›๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ: https://loom.ly/fQc8ygg

๐ŸŽจโœจ Cruinniรบ na nร“g is coming to Longford on 6 June with a packed programme of FREE creative events for children and youn...
29/05/2026

๐ŸŽจโœจ Cruinniรบ na nร“g is coming to Longford on 6 June with a packed programme of FREE creative events for children and young people!

From LEGOยฎ workshops and street art to eco crafts, poetry, theatre and hands-on family fun - thereโ€™s something for every imagination to explore.

Join us across Longford Libraries and venues countywide for a day celebrating creativity, curiosity and young voices.

๐Ÿ“Multiple locations across Longford
๐Ÿ“… Saturday, 6 June 2026
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Booking required: https://bit.ly/495vRsx

29/05/2026

Thank you รšna Bhรกn Tourism for this lovely summary of the Lough Ree Discovery Cluster event that took place in and around Ballyleague and Lanesborough on Tuesday last - what a cracker of a day and so wonderful to see so many business and community tourism operators coming together to learn - together we thrive ๐Ÿ™Œ

Grab a bike or ebike and get pedalling around the county!Get your wheels from one of Longford's cycle hire companies Mid...
28/05/2026

Grab a bike or ebike and get pedalling around the county!

Get your wheels from one of Longford's cycle hire companies Midlands Cycle Hub - Bike Hire, Ballymahon Greenway Cycles or Ethical Tours ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ

There are plenty of pubs, cafes and interesting places to veer off to along the Royal Canal Greenway or along any of the County Longford Cycling Routes - for eats and sips, check out the food and drink section on Longford.ie ๐Ÿฅ—

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