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Longford Festivals
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Granard Harp Festival
held in County Longford in May is a
celebration of the music of the Harp
with competitors coming from all over Europe.
The Helium
Festival in Ballymahon, County
Longford takes place in June in aid
of FASI Society, this music festival
offers some great music, with bands
on 3 stages throughout the festival. The Marquee in Drumlish
held in August
displays all the local talent in the
area of Drumlish, County Longford with
the big attraction being country singer
Declan Nerney and also an old time fair
atmosphere for the family.Johnny Keenan Banjo Festival
held in Longford town in September celebrates Irish traditional
music along with American bluegrass and folk music. |
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Longford Visitor Attractions
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Ardagh Clock Tower, Co Longford is the focal point of the village green is the clock tower. Built
during 1862-3, it commemorates Sir George Ralph Fetherston.
Abbeyshrule Cistercian Abbey, located in
the picturesque valley of
the River Inny, it was founded here in
1150. The ruins of Inch Mór on Lough Gowna is a
reminder of one of the oldest centres of Christian worship
in the North Longford.
The Aughnacliffe and Cleenrath Dolmens
left over from glacial times. Ardagh Heritage Centre
which outlines the history of this
exquisite village.
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