- Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre: A preserved Iron Age bog road with wooden walkways, ideal for capturing ancient history and unique wetland textures.
- Granard Motte and Bailey: A historic earthen mound with panoramic countryside views, perfect for dramatic landscape and archaeological photography.
- St. Mel’s Cathedral: A grand 19th-century cathedral in Longford town with intricate stonework, suitable for architectural and interior shots.
- Newcastle Woods: A serene forest with winding trails and a river, offering lush greenery and peaceful nature photography opportunities.
- Carrigglas Manor: A Gothic-style mansion with ornate details and expansive grounds, great for capturing stately elegance and landscaped gardens.
- Lanesborough Bridge: A picturesque bridge over the River Shannon, ideal for scenic river views and sunset photography.
- Ardagh Village: A quaint village with charming stone cottages and a historic clock tower, perfect for rustic, small-town street shots.
- Ballinalee Village: A historic village with old stone buildings and a quiet charm, suitable for capturing traditional Irish rural life.
- Inchcleraun Island: A tranquil island on Lough Ree with monastic ruins, offering atmospheric shots of ancient stonework and lakeside scenery.
- Royal Canal: A scenic waterway with towpaths and old lock gates, great for photographing serene waterscapes and canal-side landscapes.
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County Longford:
Ireland’s county Longford offers a peaceful blend of history and countryside, with the Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre showcasing an ancient Iron Age road. The county’s St Mel’s Cathedral in Longford town provides architectural beauty, while the River Inny offers opportunities for kayaking and fishing. Other attractions include the rolling farmlands and historic Ardagh village. Longford is Ireland’s fourth smallest county by size and second smallest by population (46,751). Population peaked at 115,491 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 28,250 in 1971. In terms of hospitality, Longford is Ireland’s 32nd most visited and Ireland’s least visited tourist county with around 22,000 international visitors per year.
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