Longford Tourism Podcasts

Longford Tourism has produced some podcasts which you can use to help you plan your trip to our beautiful county, or simply learn more about us when you visit! Take a look below at all the different episodes you can listen to. You can also listen on Spotify if you prefer! Episode list:

1. Backstage Theatre: Janice Gibney explains about the thriving theatre and arts centre and its development into a full theatre and arts centre
2. Corlea Trackway Centre: Noel Carberry explains the unique importance of this ancient road across the bog and what to see when you visit.
3. Knights & Conquest Heritage Centre: General Manager Deirdre Orme tells us about this fantastic Norman Ireland facility, located beside the tallest Motte in Ireland.
4. Longford Golf Club: Learn about this great club, which was founded in 1894 and has been warmly welcoming visitors ever since.
5. Lough Ree Access For All: All are welcome on board this adapted water-based experience, which allows people with disabilities to tour the Shannon for the very first time.
6. Maria Edgeworth Centre: Matt Farrell, curator for the centre and its driving force, explains about its development and the importance of Maria Edgeworth.
7. Midland Go Karting and Paintball: learn about this karting and paintball centre
8. Pike Fishing on the Shannon: Aaron Maughan heads out onto the Shannon in search of pike and explains what to expect on a day out.
9. St Mel's Cathedral: Fr James McKiernan explains the restoration of the cathedral after the Christmas Day fire of 2009.

Travel Tales with Fergal and Micheál Carrigy

Travel Tales with Fergal O'Keffee talks to then Senator Micheál Carrigy. Micheál tells us about what County Longford offers visitors, including the county's rich history, literature and culture and some of our wonderful tracks and trails! Listen to Travel Tales with Fergal and Micheál Carrigy.

Travel Tales with Fergal and John O'Connell

Travel Tales with Fergal talks to author John O'Connell. John tells us about his books, which are seen as love letters to County Longford. His books reflect on the simple beauty of nature and are a celebration of the slow pace of rural life. Listen to Travel Tales with Fergal and John O'Connell.

Short Stories from the Longest River

This podcast shares stories set on the River Shannon, Ireland's longest river. County Longford episodes include:

1. The Little Grebe at Lough Ree: The third-largest lake in Ireland, Lough Ree, is an important habitat for birds. Our curious narrator, Little Grebe, wants to meet them all!
2. The Pike of Lanesborough: The story of the biggest fish and how he got away! 

Written by Sinéad McClure and narrated by Margaret Kilcoyne, Pat Feely and Sinéad McClure
Produced for Rtejr Radio by All Points West Radio Productions and funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the Television Licence Fee.