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  Longford (county) - Search Results - MSN Encarta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Longford (county), county in Leinster province, central Republic of Ireland, bounded on the north-west by Leitrim, on the north-east by Cavan, on...
Leitrim, county in the north-west of the province of Connaught, Republic of Ireland, bounded by Donegal and Fermanagh in Northern Ireland to the...
Cavan (county), county in the south of the province of Ulster, Republic of Ireland, bounded by Fermanagh in Northern Ireland to the north, Monaghan...
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 County Longford - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
County Longford (Irish: Contae an Longfoirt) is a county situated in the Irish Midlands, in northwest Leinster.
County Longford was added to Leinster by James I in 1608 (it had previously been considered part of Connacht), with the county being divided into six baronies and its boundaries being officially defined.
The county was a centre of the 1798 rebellion, when the French expeditionary force led by Humbert which had landed at Killala were defeated outside the village of Ballinamuck on 8 September by an English army led by Cornwallis.
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 GENUKI: County Longford
"LONGFORD This county lies nearly in the centre of Ireland, and is bounded on the east and south by Westmeath, on the north by Cavan, on the north-west by Leitrim, and Lough Ree separates Longford from Roscommon on the south and west.
The general outline of the county presents little to attract the eye: it is for the most part flat, and in many places overspread with large tracts of bog; while towards the north, on the borders of Leitrim, the surface rises into bleak and sterile mountains.
The population of the county, by the census taken in 1841, was, males, 57,610; females, 57,881: total 115,491.
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 County Longford: Ireland Accommodation: Ireland-Ac.com
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.
County Longford is mainly a flat county with fertile agricultural land and peatlands.
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 Longford: Loveliest County of the Irish Plain
Ballinamuck, a cairn about four miles from the village of Drumlish, was the scene of a battle in 1798, where a combined French and Irish army under General Humbert was defeated by the English army of General Lake.
County Longford, (Currygrane, south of Balinalee) was also the birthplace of Field Marshall Sir Henry Wilson, one of the enemies of nationalism.
Granard is somewhat better known of Longford towns because it was the home of Kitty Kiernan, fiancée of Michael Collins.
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 Longford - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Longford (An Longfort in Irish) is the county town of County Longford in the Midlands of Ireland.
Longford is represented in basketball in the National League by Longford Falcons.
Longford town also hosts a rugby club, Longford R.F.C., whose grounds are at Demesne in the north of the town and who participate in Leinster junior leagues, as well as a 25-metre swimming pool at Market Square in the centre of the town.
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 Hotels, Hostels, Bed and Breakfasts, Guesthouses, Farmhouses and Self Catering Accommodation in Longford Ireland
A comparatively small county, Longford town is the administrative headquarters for the county and is spaciously laid out with wide streets, pleasant buildings and recent impressive urban development.
For centuries, the county was the centre of power of the O'Farrell family, having had at one stage a total of seven castles in the southern part of the County in their possession.
The general aspect of the county of Longford, viewed from a height on a fine summers day, is inviting and pleasing.
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 Longford Ireland tourism - hotels, bed and breakfast,car rentals Longford, county maps...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
One of the loveliest of the Irish midland counties, County Longford lies in the Shannon basin and the upper catchment area of the River Erne.
Attractions in Longford include the heritage village of Ardagh, built in the 1860s to a Swiss design, and the recently discovered Old Bog Road, an Iron Age trackway of large oak planks in a bog at Corlea.
Longford's County Town, situated on the banks of the Camlin River, acts as an administrative centre for the area, and is spaciously laid out, with pleasant wide streets.
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 Longford, Ireland - information on County Longford   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
North of the county and south county Leitrim you will find a rugged and harsh landscape dotted with a mass of lakes and hills, the scenery is breathtaking.
Longford town is situated in the heart of Ireland, on the south bank of the River Camlin and on the main Dublin to Sligo road.
Throughout the county there is a wealth of folklore and heritage, open friendly people who indulge in the finest of food and drink and plenty of activities to entertain all needs from fishing to archery.
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 Longford Genealogy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
It lies in the basin of the River Shannon, and the upper part of the County is in the catchment area of the River Erne, having Lough Gowna on its border with neighbouring County Cavan.
The County was created in 1564, and took its name from the principal town, properly known as Longfort Uí Fearghail, "O'Farrell's landing place".
Longford lost almost one-third of its people to starvation and emigration between 1841 and 1851, the years of the Great Famine.
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 Longford Property - MyHome.ie – Properties for sale in county Longford.
MyHome.ie is a wonderful resource for finding property in county Longford including new houses, family homes, town houses and apartments.
We have a comprehensive list of Longford property including houses, homes, cottages, apartments as well details on tax incentive property to buy, rent or lease in the area.
Our site is updated daily by real estate agents in Longford who currently handle some of the best property available in the county.
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 Longford County Childcare Committee - About Us   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
ABOUT US The Longford County Childcare Committee promotes the consolidation, development and delivery of high quality childcare services and facilities that are accessible to all and which meet the needs of children (0-14), parents and providers.
Longford County Childcare Committee brings together key stakeholders from the statutory, voluntary independent, community and commercial sectors interested in the development of childcare in County Longford.
The substructures act in an advisory capacity to Longford County Childcare Committee in prioritising actions from the Strategic Plan to be implemented each year.
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 Co. Longford Bios   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
His father was a farmer, and Michael assisted on the farm and attended the district school until April 1, 1839, when his parents and 12 children, in company with another family, started for the Territory of Iowa, and arrived at their destination on April 16 of that year, after a long and wearisome journey, Mr.
JOHN J. O'FARRELL, Pastor of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Charlotte, was born in County Longford, Ireland, in 1846; he received a theological education at All-Hallow's College, Dublin, where he was ordained June 24, 1874; his first pastoral charge was St. Theresa's Church, Jackson Co.; was transferred to his present charge in November, 1877.
OHN BLESSINTON, Superintendent of Clinton County Poor Farm; P.O. Charlotte; born in County Longford, Ireland, in October, 1825.
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 Longford GAA Online - The Official Longford GAA Website   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Dessie Barry was the last Longford player to be named on the shortlist for the coveted All-Star Awards, receiving nominations in 1988, 1989 and 1990, but the former Slashers great was runner-up for the corner-forward accolade on each occasion and was considered most unlucky to miss out on the distinction.
Great credit is due to the Longford boys’ who were not overawed by the might of the Dublin challenge, fresh from their recent victory in the Gerry Reilly tournament.
Longford were slow to start but enjoyed a great last quarter of the opening half to lead at the break on a scoreline of 2-4 to 0-5.
www.longfordgaa.ie   (1349 words)

  
 County Longford Information County Longford Ireland Tourist Information Longford Attractions Leinster Longford Heritage ...
Longford is a small landlocked county that forms the north-western part of the province of Leinster,
Longford lies in the low-lying country that forms part of the central plain of Ireland.
Longford has one of Irelands finest churches, St. Mel's Cathedral built in the 1800's.
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 Longford Queries   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Longford and Its People, which is both an index to the households of the 1901 Census, AND a map and index guide to the townlands of Co. Longford.
It is almost indispensible for all 19th century research of Co. Longford.
It, and the Index to the 1854 Griffiths Valuation for Co. Longford can be obtained directly from the author, David Leahy, or from other good genealogical bookstores.
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 Longford Co. Council
If Longford County Council does not respond within four weeks the decision is deemed to have been refused and the requester can proceed to the review stage.
Longford County Council has two publications available to help you in understanding the structure of the organisation and the types of information held.
Longford County Council will be happy to provide you with assistance in making your request.
www.longfordcoco.ie /Services/CorporateAffairs/free.asp?sub=y&par=39&id=2   (965 words)

  
 About County Longford VEC - providing day and evening courses, education, training and support services in County ...
Co Longford Vocational Education Committee (VEC) is one of 33 such committees established under the VEC Act (1930) and the Amendment Acts of 1936, 1944, 1970 and 2001.
Co Longford VEC is constituted in accordance with the requirements of the VEC (Amendment) Act 2001 and its membership is as follows:
The mission of Co Longford VEC is to seek to enhance the lives of all people in our community through quality educational programmes for second level and adult learners in a spirit that is respectful of diversity, equality, individuality, justice and personal endeavour.
www.longfordvec.com /aboutus.html   (345 words)

  
 Longford GAA
The Longford team will have to learn from this experience and move on and if they take anything from this game they should become better footballers out of it in the long run.
Well done to Longford County Board and in particular John Greene - who was also a member of that successful team - for organising the night while the idea itself came about from an article on the history of the Fr.
Over the years the Longford Slashers Camp along with the Ballinalee and Abbeylara Camps have proved to be the largest in the county and this a testament to all the work going on at underage level in these areas in recent years.
longford.gaa.ie   (1298 words)

  
 Ireland - Welcome to County Longford   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Bordered to the West by the majestic River Shannon, Longford is a county of rolling plains and picturesque stretches of water.
The highest pint of the county, Cairn Hill, is only 279 m high, but from atop the summit glorious views in all directions are afforded.
This Monument is a memorial to the men of the North Longford Flying Column who took part in an ambush on Auxiliary forces on the 2nd February, 1921.
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 County Longford Genealogy Research. History of Longford, Surname Index.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Longford Roots undertakes research into the histories of families who were resident in County Longford before 1900.
We have on our database the Church records of baptisms, marriages and burials for the Church of Ireland and Roman Catholic parishes of County Longford.
In the History section you will find some information on County Longford's local history including, Old Longford Town, the History of Flax and Linen, the History of Longford, Folk Medicine, Field Antiquities, and Landlords and their Estates.
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 GoIreland.com Ireland's National Genealogy Service   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
In a historical context the County has associations with four famous literary figures namely Oliver Goldsmith, born at Pallas, Abbeyshrule in the County, Maria Edgeworth of Edgeworthstown, Padraic Colum born at Longford Workhouse where his father was Master, and Leo Casey author of 'The Rising of the Moon' and approximately two hundred other ballads.
Longford town with a population of 6,500, is the administrative headquarters for the county.
Longford town has a fine County Museum which reflects the social history of the area through the centuries.
www.goireland.com /Genealogy/Html/counties/Longford.htm   (372 words)

  
 Welcome to East Coast & Midlands-Ireland’s East Coast & Midlands - Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
In lovely County Longford the visitor is never far from water — The River Shannon, Lough Ree, the River Inny and Lough Gowna where the angler can enjoy the finest fishing.
The county town is Longford with its fine modern cathedral St. Mels, and beautiful Ardagh is a designated heritage village.
Longford is the venue where various events are held for the Classic Plants festival in May.
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 Amazon.com: Co. Longford Ireland, Genealogy & Family History Notes: Books: Michael C. O'Laughlin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
County Longford Genealogy, Family History NOTES and Coats of Arms.
It includes the complete 1659 census for Longford, County Map, complete listing of modern parishes and placenames as well as older place names, plus coats of arms of families in Longford taken from the Irish Book of Arms.
It is nice to have the census, the map, the sources, and arms all in one place.
www.amazon.com /Longford-Ireland-Genealogy-Family-History/dp/0940134764   (900 words)

  
 Co. Longford Moffat families
LONGFORD research on ANY FAMILY NAME, you should look at this site to see what types of records are available.
The spelling of Moffat in Co. Longford records
One of these, Sir Thomas William Moffett, won the Gold Medal at Trinity College, Dublin, was an educator and administrator of note, and was knighted in 1896.
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 Longford County Library, Arts, Archives and Heritage Services - Archives & Local Studies - Archives
Longford County Council employs an Archivist in accordance with its statutory obligations under the Local Government Acts of 1994 and 2001.
The Archivist is responsible for the care of the archives and records of the County Council, the Town Councils of Longford and Granard, the archives of the predecessor bodies (see below) and some collections of private origin that are held in the County Library Headquarters.
Longford County Library Headquarters, Town Centre, Longford, Ireland.
www.longfordlibrary.ie /archives/archives.htm   (200 words)

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