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...Library has a number of events on for Heritage Week: Friday, 28 August at 7.30pm Dr. Kieran O’Conor will speak on Granard’s MOTTE AND BAILEY hosted by Granard Area Historical Group. Saturday, 29 August at 12.00pm - A Viking Warship Sails Again - The Stallion from...

22 Aug 2015 at 14:45

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Longford set for a festive weekend with Yuletide Festival

Granard Motte Community Enterprise Clg celebrate another successful year and Knights and Conquests manager Déirdre Orme lists 2024 as one of the busiest years to date. Knights and Conquests has firmly established itself as one of Longford Tourism’s ...

06 Dec 2024 at 16:00

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Cruinniú na Cásca events in Longford

As part of the national Cruinniú na Cásca initiative by Creative Ireland, Creative Longford wishes to announce its programme for Easter Monday, April 17, 2017. The first event begins at 9:30am with the Discover Creative Longford countywide bus ...

15 Apr 2017 at 20:00

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Granard Motte development still on agenda of Longford County Council

Queries on developing the tourism potential of the Granard MOTTE AND BAILEY were raised at the January meeting of Longford County Council. Cllr Turlough McGovern raised the issue, asking the executive where the tourism project stands. It is proposed the...

29 Jan 2024 at 11:01

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Gardaí investigating damage to Granard Motte

Gardaí are investigating the damage done to Granard Motte after a metre-wide hole was dug in the base of the structure in a possible attempt to steal from the site. The hole in the Motte was dug sometime between May 24 and June 1, and is ...

06 Jun 2017 at 16:40

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Cruinniu na nÓg takes place in Longford next week

In Longford town the School of Rock Concert and End of Year Show will take place at the Temperance Hall. Meanwhile, Longford Library will host ‘Bunnyhop’ with Chris Thompson at 10am and again at Fabiani/Longford Shopping Centre at ...

16 Jun 2018 at 13:00

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Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil face off over Longford investment

...want to delay projects like the much needed €1m for works in Longford town and the significant investment for the MOTTE AND BAILEY which will be development into a major tourist attraction,” he said. “Their silence on the matter since speaks...

04 Jul 2019 at 17:00

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Streete & District local news Jan 21

...century when St. Bigseach, a handmaiden of St. Brigid, founded a monastery there. There is an adjacent Norman MOTTE AND BAILEY and the present church is the third on the site. The church is a protected structure and there is now a campaign...

19 Jan 2011 at 16:41

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Tourism blow as meeting hears of 'lack of progress' over multi million euro north Longford heritage park

A well-attended meeting heard of a very successful year for the group by Chairperson Fr Simon Cadam. He praised the work done and noted with pride the opening of the onsite café “the Bailey Café”. He also praised the huge ...

31 May 2023 at 16:00

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An Bord Pleanála refuses Granard turbine plan as it ‘would seriously injure setting’ of historic Motte

...that the proposed turbine development would seriously injure and interfere with the setting of Granard MOTTE AND BAILEY. It would also be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. Kiernan Milling...

15 Feb 2021 at 18:50

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Enhancing links between Longford and France: Granard rolls out red carpet for East Rouen twinning delegation

Use the Arrows < > above to go through the gallery Following a very successful visit to East Rouen, Northern France, last year, it was the turn of Granard to welcome 30 visitors from France. And welcome them they did! ...

08 Oct 2023 at 14:00

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Granard twinning trip ticks all the right boxes

...Ireland in the 11th Century with a strong Norman army. He travelled north to Granard and built the famous MOTTE AND BAILEY at the highest point. The full Granard team were Barbara Heslin, Director of Services Longford County...

10 Oct 2022 at 10:01

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