Longford was once known as Longford Ui Fhearghail that translates to mean ‘Stronghold or Fort of O’Farrell’. It is situated within the hidden heartlands of Ireland and is surrounded by bog, woodland and The River Shannon. It highest point is Corn Hill at 278m.
St Mel’s Cathedral, Longford Town. County Longford 1856
emmet2023-05-05T07:34:08+00:00Ireland's finest classical church This cathedral is dedicated to Saint Mel who came to Ireland with St. Patrick and who was ordained Bishop of Ardagh. It was designed by Jospeph B. Keane in [...]