Above : Picture Of Longford Hall

Longford

Brief Description

Longford was a terminal of a branch of the Royal Canal. The O’Farrell family built a castle and Dominican friary here in about 1400.

St Mel’s Classical limestone cathedral dates from 1856. Nearby Ballymahon was Oliver Goldsmith’s last Irish home before his departure in 1752.

Local Area attractions

Diocesan Museum

Banjo Festival in September.