Things to Do with Kids in Co. Longford

24 family-friendly activities in Co. Longford, Ireland. Discover farms, beaches, castles, playgrounds and more.

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Albert Reynolds Peace Park

Co. Longford

Landscaped park honouring former Taoiseach. Walking trails, playground, and water features.

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Ardagh Heritage Village

Co. Longford

Planned estate village where the Ardagh Chalice was found. Heritage walk.

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Ballymahon Walk

Co. Longford

Riverside walk along the River Inny in Ballymahon. Oliver Goldsmith country.

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Cairn Hill Longford

Co. Longford

Hilltop walk with panoramic views. Site of a major wind farm.

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Carrigglas Manor

Co. Longford

Gothic revival manor house and stables. Period costumes and an atmospheric Victorian kitchen.

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Center Parcs Longford Forest

Co. Longford

Holiday village with subtropical pool.

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Corlea Trackway

Co. Longford

Iron Age bog road preserved for 2000 years.

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Derrycassin Wood

Co. Longford

Coillte woodland with walking trails near Granard. Native and planted woodland.

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Edgeworthstown Heritage

Co. Longford

Heritage trail through the town of Maria Edgeworth. Literary connections.

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Goldsmith Country Drive

Co. Longford

Scenic drive through the countryside that inspired Oliver Goldsmith. Literary heritage trail.

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Granard Castle & Motte

Co. Longford

Impressive Norman motte with panoramic views. Knights & Conquests heritage centre.

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Granard Motte & Bailey

Co. Longford

One of the largest Norman mottes in Ireland with panoramic views. Knights & Conquests exhibition centre.

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Lanesborough Boardwalk

Co. Longford

Boardwalk along the Shannon at Lanesborough. Bird watching and wetland habitats.

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Longford Cathedral

Co. Longford

St Mel's Cathedral restored after the devastating 2009 fire. Beautiful interior.

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Longford Cathedral Walk

Co. Longford

Walk through Longford town past the restored St Mel's Cathedral and marketplace.

Longford Greyhound Racing

Co. Longford

Family-friendly greyhound racing in Longford town. Evening entertainment.

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Longford Kayaking

Co. Longford

Kayaking and canoeing on the River Camlin and Royal Canal. Equipment hire available.

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Longford Swimming Pool

Co. Longford

Public pool in Longford town. Children's lessons and family swims.

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Longford Town Park

Co. Longford

Town park with a playground and walking paths. Central location near shopping area.

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Newcastle Forest Walk

Co. Longford

Woodland walk near the village of Newcastle. Easy family trail.

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Newtownforbes Castle

Co. Longford

Castle ruins on the shores of Lough Forbes. Scenic lakeside setting.

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Newtownforbes Walk

Co. Longford

Village walks near Lough Forbes. River and canal pathways.

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Richmond Harbour Clondra

Co. Longford

Historic harbour at the junction of the Royal Canal and River Camlin. Restored harbour buildings.

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Royal Canal Walk Longford

Co. Longford

Walking and cycling trail along the Royal Canal towpath. Flat, family-friendly.