In lovely County Longford the visitor is never far from water – The River Shannon, Lough Ree, the River Inny and Lough Gowna where the angler can enjoy the finest fishing. The “hot water” stretch at Lanesboro is famous. Every canoeist knows the White water stretch at Ballymahon.

The Royal Canal joins the Shannon at Clondra with its magnificent cut stone harbour.

The county town is Longford, with its fine modern St. Mels cathedral, and beautiful Ardagh is a designated heritage village. The county has several literary associations including Maria Edgeorth, Edgeworthstown, Padraic Colum, Longford Town, and Oliver Goldsmith who was born at Pallas. Some of the many visitor attractions include the 1978 Heritage Centre in Ballinamuck, the Corlea Trackway Centre near Kenagh, Carrigglass Manor, and Bog Oak Sculptures in Newtowncashel. Abbeyshrule hosts and annual air show.