County Longford Heritage

 

Aughnacliff Portal Tomb

The heritage of County Longford is rich, varied and includes built, natural and cultural elements. It is this unique mix of history, architecture, archaeology, wildlife, folklore, music, landscape and waterways that has developed County Longfords character and given it a special sense of place within the island of Ireland. Each town, village and parish of the county has it's own unique identity, character and distinctiveness and it is these qualities that entice and entrawl visitors to this part of the Irish Lakelands.  The many historical and idyllic towns and villages offer the visitor a glimpse into the authentic Ireland that is hard to find elsewhere . Longford also boasts several sites of National and International importance including Ardagh Heritage Village and Corlea Trackway Heritage Centre.

  Ardagh Heritage Village                 Corlea Trackway Heritage Centre