County Longford is one of Ireland's 12 inland counties with a population of 29,000. County Longford is one of the smallest counties in Ireland and has borders with counties Leitrim, Cavan, Westmeath, and Roscommon. Its main urban centre is Longford with other larger towns located at Granard, Lanesborough, Abbeylara, Ardagh and Kenagh. County Longford is mainly a flat county with fertile agricultural land and peatlands. The Irish peat industry harvests much of its peat from this county which feeds electricity generating stations and provides heat for homes throughout the country. The west of the county is bounded by the River Shannon and the idyllic Lough Ree providing ample opportunity for the keen fisherman. The county is also well known for shooting and hunting pursuits. St Mel's Cathedral, one of Ireland's most impressive is located in Longford and is a "must see" during any visit. The main tourist attractions and places to visit include the Bogwood Sculpture Artists, Rathcline Church, the Battle of Ballinamuck Centre, Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre and Ardagh Heritage Village.

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Tourist Attractions, Places to Visit and Other Sites of Interest in County Longford
Bogwood Sculpture Artists   Battle of Ballinamuck Centre   Heritage Ireland   Lough Ree Development Cooperative

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