ABOUT LONGFORD

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On the bank of the river Camlin, Longford Town is located on the N4 National Primary Route, the main artery between Dublin and Sligo. The new motorway has made travel from Dublin convenient and enjoyable and has reduced journey times significantly. The town is also conveniently located for travelling to Belfast, Mayo, Galway or Limerick and is ideally placed as a tourist centre for the Lakeland District of Ireland's Midlands and the beautiful river Shannon.

Longford is serviced by the Dublin to Sligo train connecting to Connolly Station, Dublin. Additionally, there are numerous bus services including Bus Eireann's Expressway Service for the Ballina to Dublin and Sligo to Dublin routes.

It is a Cathedral town and is the seat of the Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise. Saint Mel's Cathedral and Saint John's Church, both dating from the 19th Century, stand at the East and West entrances to the town. The dome of St. Mel's Cathedral may be seen from quite a long way from outside the town. There is an ecclesiastical museum, situated at the rear of this Cathedral. The courthouse is the oldest building in the town and was erected in 1792. The Mall is a beautifully landscaped park on the banks of the River Camlin. This park is ideal for picnics, walks or sporting activities.

Longford Town, already the largest Urban Centre in the North Midlands has a population in the region of 7,000. The town is poised to increase its status as a manufacturing and commercial centre, drawing workers and consumers in from many of the surrounding counties.

The town is spaciously laid out with wide streets and pleasant buildings. It is a significant financial centre and hosts all of the major banks and lending institutions. It has a bustling retail sector with names such as Dunnes, Penneys, Aldi, Lidl and Tesco, all having outlets. The retail sector continues to grow apace with new developments expanding the choice and quality of retail options for consumers.