10 Things to do in Longford That You Shouldn't Miss

Backstage Theatre is a state of the art venue in the heart of the midlands. Located just outside Longford town, Backstage brings the best the world of theatre & entertainment has to offer to the Lake Lands area. Over the years a first-class programme of theatre has featured the best that Irish Theatre has to offer including such notables Druid, Abbey Theatre and Rough Magic.

Creative Ardagh in Ardagh Heritage and Creativity Centre has something for everyone. Explore, be inspired and create memories with us. Book your adult group for a historical tour with tea and scones or come along with your children for a fun, creative day together. Hands-on workshops in a range of arts and crafts are available for groups and individuals of all ages from toddlers to adults. Our heritage exhibition tells of 5000 years of local history from the ancient legend of Midir and Etain, the Iron Age King Maun through the Early Christian era when St Patrick left St Mel in charge to the Famine and Big House era and more recent Tidy Towns wins. Don't forget to browse in our craft shop which stocks many beautiful local creations. Outside we have gardens and a woods to explore and if you are lucky you may find a fairy or two hiding. School programmes, Summer Camps, Arty Parties and Drop-in art also available. Watch out for details of our special family events throughout the year.

Your quintessential country bar in the heart of the beautiful parish of Killoe, County Longford. An award winning family owned bar with great craic, great drinks and a warm and friendly atmosphere. Always a kind word and a genuine welcome for all. Pub Spy gave us rave reviews....why don't you try it out for yourself !

We provide bespoke luxury tours with Paul our tour guide in one of our mercedes viano MVP cars throughout Ireland,from 3 day to 14 day tours.Also airport transfers from Dublin.Knock and Shannon airports to the fantastic Center Parcs in beautiful Co Longford.

Co. Longford Golf Club was founded in 1894 and has been warmly welcoming visitors ever since. The golf club is located on the outskirts of Longford town on the Dublin Road (R393) and is a little over an hour from Dublin. The course which was totally redesigned in May 2005, is now one of the finest, mature parkland courses in Ireland with mature trees, and some water features. The course is over 6700 yards in length and with a par 72. While the 18th is the par 5 signature hole, where your approach to the green is over water, there are many other memorable holes. The course enjoys spectacular panoramic views over the town and surrounding countryside. Trolley and buggy hire are available and the pro shop is fully stocked. Also, the fine clubhouse has an excellent bar with catering. Golf lessons are available from the club professional, Pete Duignan. Come and visit us. You are guaranteed a warm welcome and hopefully what will be a memorable round of golf for you also.

We are a family run business in the heart of the Irish midlands, you will find a friendly and relaxed atmosphere in which to unwind and connect with nature. we grow and supply flowers, trees and shrubs based on natural gardening principles where care of the environment is our number one priority. We offer advice on gardening, a gardening clinic and we even provide a genealogical service for those trying to look up their family history.