Longford Tourism

 

County Longford lies in the Shannon basin and the upper catchment area of the River Erne. It is ideally located within easy reach of any of the country’s main centres. It’s just over an hour from Dublin and two hours from Galway.

Longford has a strong tradition in fishing angling, water sports, literacy and heritage.

http://www.longford.ie/tourism_home.html

 

 

 

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Arigna Mining Experience

 

 

Arigna Mining Experience center  was developed to preserve

the energy heritage of the Arigna Valley and to ensure that

Arigna maintains its link with Energy themes: Past, Present & Future

 

http://www.arignaminingexperience.ie/

 

 

 

 

 

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Lough Allen Adventure

 

 

Lough Allen Adventure is an award-winning adventure centre in Leitrim with a decidedly chilled atmosphere, which allows you the luxury of soaking up a relaxed “outback, outdoors” Leitrim experience. Enjoy the thrill of our amazing adventure program

 

http://www.loughallenadventure.com/

 

 

 

 

 

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Lough Rynn Castle

 

 

With a stunning, secluded setting on the shore of Lough Rynn, surrounded by over 300 acres of breathtaking scenery and ancient forests, this magnificent castle is now an elegant 4-star hotel.

 

http://www.loughrynn.ie/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Kilronan Castle

 

 

One of Ireland’s most luxurious Castle Hotels in Roscommon Ireland, the ancestral home of the Tennison family and the legendary Colonel King Tennison. It is one of a few Irish castle estates that can trace its history back to royal families. This secluded, luxury, Roscommon Castle hotel is majestically set on the shores of Lough Meelagh

 

 

http://www.kilronancastle.ie/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Manorhamilton Castle

 

Manorhamilton Castle was built as a baronial mansion during the plantation of Leitrim by Sir Frederick Hamilton in 1634.
Hamilton proved to be a tyrant, noted for his cruelty to prisoners, many of whom he is known to have publicly hanged. After sustained rebellion the Castle was burned to the ground in 1652 by the native Irish, although not before Hamilton had taken the opportunity to burn Sligo town.

Prior to the plantation the area was known as Clonmullen or 'Cluain Maoláin' in Gaelic, meaning 'The Hillside Meadow', and was in hands of the O'Rourke clan. The present name in the Irish, 'Cluainín Uí Ruairc', which translates as 'O'Rourke's Little Meadow', also reflects that history. The emphasis on 'meadow' in both names perhaps indicating that the location was a sought-after area of fertile farmland.

 

 

 

www.manorhamiltoncastle.ie

 

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 Kilkenny Castle

 

Set in exsensive park lands the 12th century Kilkenny Castle contains an Aladdin's cave of historical artifacts that are a must see on your next visit to Kilkenny City.

 

http://bit.ly/1fo9yKU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Glencar Waterfall

 

Glencar Waterfall is situated near Glencar Lake, 11 kilometres west of Manorhamilton, County Leitrim. It is particularly impressive after rain and can be viewed from a lovely wooded walk. There are more waterfalls visible from the road, although none is quite as romantic as this one.

There are also on site picnic facilities and an information kiosk.

 

http://www.discoverireland.ie/Activities-Adventure/glencar-waterfall/44568