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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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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 11:30am. Discover ...

16 Jun 2018 at 13:00

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Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil face off over Longford investment

...why they 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 volumes....

04 Jul 2019 at 17:00

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Streete & District local news Jan 21

...to the sixth 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 to raise...

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 community response to the ...

31 May 2023 at 16:00

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Granard's Knights & Conquests exhibition - where history comes alive!

...in Granard town’s resurgence is The Knights and Conquests Heritage Centre. Situated beside Ireland’s highest Norman MOTTE AND BAILEY the Heritage Centre is an Interactive Experience where one can expect to be immersed into our rich History & Heritage. A...

30 Aug 2020 at 10:00

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Troy welcomes Fáilte Ireland investment in Granard

...height of the summer season, schools are on holidays and it’s great to see Granard get a piece of the pie. "The Granard MOTTE AND BAILEY is a key feature of the Normandy heritage in the area and I am delighted that its potential is being realised. The Granard...

08 Jul 2019 at 13:00

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

...and deemed 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 had sought a10...

15 Feb 2021 at 18:50

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...To celebrate Heritage Week we are delighted to say we have invited Dr. Kieran O’Connor to give a lecture/talk on Granard MOTTE AND BAILEY. Many people will be familiar Kieran due the work he carried out on the Motte in recent years, and his lecture on ‘Granard...

15 Aug 2015 at 15:56

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Medieval Granard to become the crown jewel of Irish tourism

...Granard last Tuesday heard that a new plan for the town will see the old medieval town unearthed. This, together with the MOTTE AND BAILEY Castle, and the redevelopment of the ‘Black Pig’s Dyke’ will lead to “a jewel in the crown of tourism” right here in...

28 Mar 2014 at 08:00

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Shortlist announced for Longford’s Favourite Building

...the contemporary story of modern day Longford. The final shortlist is as follows; Ballinamuck 1798 Visitor Centre Granard MOTTE AND BAILEY Johnny’s Cottage Ballinamuck St Mel’s Cathedral, Longford town Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, Kenagh

18 Feb 2021 at 11:28

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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 ...

06 Dec 2024 at 16:00

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