Overview
Longford Town is the quiet county town of County Longford in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands region. With a population of about 11,000, it has few attractions of its own but serves as a convenient base for visiting several prehistoric sites nearby, including the Iron Age Corlea Trackway and several dolmens and ringforts.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Museums · Nature
Before you go
Accommodation
B&B doubles range from 120 EUR at Augherea House to 160 EUR at Keenan's Hotel, with budget options limited.
Connectivity
4G from Vodafone, 5G from Eir and Three available as of 2026.
Food
Diverse dining including Indian, Nepalese, Chinese, Japanese, and Thai cuisines with meals typically 10-25 EUR.
Money
Ireland uses the euro (EUR). ATMs and card payments widely available in town.
Transport
Longford railway station serves the town. Local taxi firm Nevin's is available at +353 86 259 5690.