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Battle of Ballinamuck Centre
Ballinamuck
Co Longford
353 (0)43 24848
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Located within the historic former R.I.C. barracks in Ballinamuck, the visitor centre provides an exhibition on the 1798 Battle of Ballinamuck between the allied French and Irish forces and the British. Visitors can also walk the field of the battle itself.
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Clonfin Monument
Clonfin
Co Longford
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The Clonfin Monument pays tribute to the men of the North Longford Flying Column, commanded by General Sean McEoin, who ambushed Auxiliary forces on February 2nd 1921.
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Granard Motte
Granard
Co Longford
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The remains of what is believed to be the largest motte and bailey castle in Ireland are located at Granard. Surrounded by a deep ditch and bank, in the centre stands a statue of St Patrick erected in 1932.
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Abbeylara Stone Circles
Abbeylara
Granard
Co Longford
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Two well preserved Bronze Age stone circles can be found in Abbeylara. There are also the remains of a number of megalithic burials, underlining the long history of human settlement in County Longford.
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Longford Museum and Heritage Centre
Main St
Longford
Co. Longford
353 (0)43 45052
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Longford Museum and Heritage Centre houses artefacts from throughout County Longford’s history. From 4,000 year old Elk’s Antlers to a jacket worn by General Sean McEoin, it takes visitors on a journey through the past.
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Bogwood Sculpture Artists
Barley Harbour
Newtowncashel
Co Longford
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The Bogwood Sculpture Artists use bogwood, or wood p[reserved in bogs for thousands of year, to create sculptures. Using photos, video and the finished pieces, they tell the story of how bogwood is formed.
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