Welcome to Longford

Visit Longford

Make a break for it in Irelands hidden heartlands. Explore & enjoy County Longford. Discover the lakes, the royal canal & the River Shannon for boating or angling. A county rich in history, literature & culture with fine food & dining. Be active in nature & relish the walking & cycling trails in the Woodland, bogland and along the water’s edge. Longford, yours to uncover.

Live in Longford

County Longford is situated in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands surrounded by water with the River Shannon, Lough Ree and the Royal Canal running from Richmond Harbour in Clondra to Spencer Dock in Dublin. County Longford has a population of 46,751 (2022 census) with a vibrant collection of communities with a rich historical background. The County has plenty to offer to both visitors and citizens in sport, culture, literature, amenities, festivals, events, retail and dining. Our communities are at the heart of County Longford.

Invest in Longford

Longford is the strategic place to do business. With so much to offer, including a great location to reach all of Ireland quickly and easily, a lower-cost of doing business, ready access to an educated workforce and a culture entrepreneurship and a thriving business community, it makes sense to Invest in Longford.

Your Council Longford

Longford County Council provide a comprehensive range of services which serve to enhance the quality of life for the citizens and visitors to County Longford. The mission statement of Longford County Council is to work with our communities and partners to develop Longford as a dynamic, vibrant, safe and prosperous county, celebrating its diversity, culture and heritage and, through strong leadership, build safe, healthy and sustainable communities.

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