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News Ireland » Longford » Tourism: Norman era defensive home set to be Ireland’s next great tourist attraction

News channel or source: https://www.irishcentral.com/travel/norman-home-irelands-tourist-attraction
Published on: Thursday 23 July 2020

A 12th-century Norman-era defensive home in County Longford could become Ireland's next great and unmissable tourist destination. Granard Motte and Bailey was returned to public ownership this week ...

News Ireland » Longford » Tourism: WATCH: Irishman hilariously tries to put Longford on the map with unique tale

News channel or source: https://www.irishcentral.com/culture/craic/seamus-orourke-tale-longford
Published on: Wednesday 17 May 2023

Actor Seamus O’Rourke, perhaps in collaboration with Longford Tourism, released a video in 2016 which would “prove that Longford is not the most miserable place in Ireland.” Wrapped up in his raincoat ...

News Ireland » Longford » Tourism: ‘It’s going to be unforgettable’ – Thousands to descend on Longford for Ireland’s largest community-based festival

News channel or source: https://www.independent.ie/regionals/longford/news/its-going-to-be-unforgettable-thousands-to-descend-on-longford-for-irelands-largest-community-based-festival/a549908910.html
Published on: Tuesday 13 January 2026

Artists Mary Fleming and Alla Shmyhovska pictured at the Longford Lights 2026 Seminar in Backstage Theatre. Artists Elisha Caulfield, Andrea Moore, Arts Director Tommy Casby and Lorraine Mulligan ...

News Ireland » Longford » Tourism: Five new tourism measures geared to help boost visitor numbers to Ireland

News channel or source: https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025/12/01/five-new-tourism-measures-geared-to-help-boost-visitor-numbers-to-ireland/
Published on: Monday 01 December 2025

Tourism is worth more than €6 billion to the Irish economy, making it one of the State’s great resources. It is also a huge employer and, unlike the tech or pharmaceutical sectors, its roots run deep ...