Overview

County Longford possesses some of Irelands most remote, unique and totally unspoilt landscape. The Northern part of the county, bordering south county Leitrim and Cavan, awes the visitor with it's rugged landscape dotted with a mass of lakes and hills. The county also has an abundance of unexplored lowlying countryside for the walker/cyclist to explore and enjoy, while large stretches of bogland, unique to the midlands of Ireland, offers endless opportunities to those with a love of and interest in the unique biodiversity of these landscapes .The scenery of Co Longford is so breathtaking it is difficult to understand how this part of Ireland has remained a secret for so long. It is this uniqueness and authenticty of place and space which makes Co Longford stand out from the crowd. Unsuspecting visitors are often genuinely amazed to have stumbled upon such unexpected and unexplored beauty in such a small county.

Travelling through south county Longford along the Shannon and around Lough Ree, the magnificent views have to be seen to be believed. A drive from Lanesboro down along the Shannon to Elfeet, Barley Harbour, and Saints Island on Lough Ree is a must on any visitors itinerary. Visiting the villages and towns of County Longford, chating with the locals, enjoying a pint of guinness or an Irish coffee, sampling some fine food and taking in the unique Lakeland scenery and culture of this most midland of counties offers the visitor an authentic and unique glimpse of the real Ireland that simply cannot be found elsewhere.