- Saint Mel’s Cathedral, Longford Town: Designed by John Benjamin Keane, this Romanesque cathedral was built between 1840 and 1856 using grey limestone. A fire in 2009 destroyed much of the interior, but restoration, completed in 2014, preserved its 200-foot tower and Renaissance-style facade. It stands at the entrance to Longford Town.
- Saint John’s Church of Ireland, Longford Town: Reconstructed in 1812 on the site of a 14th-century Dominican Priory, this mid-Georgian classical church features a simple yet elegant design. Its graveyard contains 18th-century headstones, including that of Victoria Cross recipient Joseph Ward. It is located on Battery Road.
- Saint Paul’s Church, Newtownforbes: Originally built around 1694 by Robert Johnston for Sir Arthur Forbes, this church was rebuilt in 1820 by John Hargraves in Gothic Revival and Scots-Baronial styles. Its cruciform structure includes a two-storey tower and Forbes family memorials. It is situated in the heart of Newtownforbes.
- Saint Mary’s Church, Granard: Constructed in 1860, this Catholic church overlooks Granard from a hill. Its tower and 170-foot spire, added in 1887, house a bell and a medieval-style cross. It replaced an earlier site of Catholic worship, linked to St Patrick’s ministry. It stands prominently in Granard town.
- Ballymacormack Church, Longford Town: Rebuilt in 1827 under Rev. Henry Maxwell, this Church of Ireland building, likely Designed by James Welland, incorporates Gothic and Tudor Revival elements. It occupies the site of an earlier church, with graves dating to 1710. It is located near Longford’s garrison.
- Saint James’ Church, Clonbroney: This Church of Ireland church features a round window with a colour scheme by Cecil Simmonds, depicting Christ the King and the four evangelists. Its exact construction date and architect are unrecorded, but it likely dates to the 19th century. It is found in Clonbroney, near Edgeworthstown.
- Templemichael Church, Longford Town: Built in 1837 with a grant from the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, this Church of Ireland church, possibly Designed by James Welland, replaced an older structure. Its hall-and-tower form blends Gothic and Tudor influences. It is situated in Templemichael parish.
- Saint Patrick’s Church of Ireland, Granard: Originally a Catholic worship site, this church was repurposed for the Church of Ireland. Its current structure, built in the 18th century, features a simple design with historical ties to Granard’s religious past. It is located near St Mary’s in Granard.
- Church of the Sacred Heart, Carrickedmond: This 19th-century Catholic church, with no recorded architect, reflects the post-Emancipation building surge. Its modest Gothic Revival design serves the rural community, with a small graveyard adjacent. It is located in Carrickedmond village.
- Saint Anne’s Church, Keenagh: Built in the early 19th century, this Catholic church, without a documented architect, features a plain yet functional design typical of rural parishes. It was constructed to meet the growing needs of the local Catholic population. It stands in Keenagh village.
Churches
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Holy Wells
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Sacred Places
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Saints
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
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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