Hold the mouse pointer over the parish to see variant names. The books are arranged by civil or church of ireland parish and townland. Sep 14, 2003 the bible of irish history, providing facts and concise accounts of just about everything you ever wanted to know about ireland, from the earliest of times to the present. Head to the marquee in drumlish where every august some of irelands most wellknown country music stars come together for a four day event of live toptapping music if you prefer the idea of engaging in creative writing workshops and poetry competitions then longfords summertime literary. For the best up to date information relating to longford and the surrounding areas visit us at longford leader regularly or bookmark this page. The title teathbha pronounced chafa comes from the name of the ancient territory that included county longford. Historical features of county longford ask about ireland. It is the first edition of volume four, and the fifth edition edited by james macnerney. The longford leader was founded, as the longford leader and roscommon, leitrim and westmeath news, 2 as a local newspaper with a nationalist perspective, in 1897, by local activist and m. Longfords past and present really come together in its festivals. History of the county longford paperback august 26, 2015. Longford has been published intermittently since 1969.
See all 15 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. With lee boardman, jim broadbent, tam dean burn, lindsay duncan. Farrell historical notes and stories of the county longford dublin, 1886 and history of the county longford dublin, 1891. The county is based on the historic gaelic territory of annaly anghaile, formerly known as teffia teathbha. The longford leader is a weekly newspaper, which has published in longford, ireland since 1897. By the 14th century, english influence in ireland was on the wane. Oct 14, 2016 by the 14th century, english influence in ireland was on the wane. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. Interdisciplinary essays on the history of an irish county. I have endeavored to explain its ancient and modern formation. The town of granard was sacked by edward bruces army in 15. There are about twenty places in ireland called longford, all so named from fortresses of some kind.
Farrell was published in 1891 and tells the history of the county from ancient prehistoric times until the late 19th century. This illustrated, well indexed book, was created exclusively to help you find your family in county longford, ireland. About county longford historical society county longford. Looking for other lennons who might be related to john. Longford, a county of ireland, bounded w by roscommon, n by leitrim and cavan, and e and s by w. Birth records the information presented on these pages is an index of surname spellings and years that this surname is known to appear in this locality in ireland. County longford genealogy and family history notes, volume 19 in the series, expands upon that coverage. Behind that unspoilt scenery lies a rebellious past, and a very lively present it is clear to see why county longford is one of the gems of irelands lush midlands. It is the biggest town in the county and about one third of the countys population lives there. Longford leader wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. County longford historical society was founded in 1967 and continues to make an important contribution to local history.
Marie coleman irish academic press, e45 isbn 0716527030. Abbeyshrule, abbeydearg, taghshinny, taghshinod and carrickedmond title. The cow book tells the story of his relationship with his. Facebook page for the county longford heritage office and archives service. The town of granard was sacked by edward bruces army in 15, and the ofarrells soon recovered complete control. An taoiseach leo varadkar with local fine gael general election candidate. This app is packed with detailed audio points and useful directories full of all the information youll ever need to discover the fascinating history and archaeology of longford town. Longford 4,380, on the river calmin, is the most important town and the best business center between dublin and sligo. The most numerous families from birth records are given, as well as rather rare longford families found in heraldic records.
Mar 10, 2002 it includes the complete 1659 census for longford, county map, complete listing of modern parishes and placenames as well as older place names, plus coats of arms of families in longford taken from the irish book of arms. Beside the town is the moat, a very large and high mound, the remains of the fortified residence of some old king or chief, similar to others found in many parts of ireland. Originally, longford referred to old circular forts, later to the stone castles. The book has received financial assistance from longford local authorities, the county longford historical society and the national university of ireland. The month includes five book launches, one of which is of a novel. Longford county library, archives and heritage service is administered from county library hq.
The soil is generally fruitful, though much interspersed with bogs. Those works remain essential for all researchers with an interest in longford. It has a population of 10,008 according to the 2016 census. Once part of the ancient parish of killoe, drumlish achieved its independence as a parish around the year 1822. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. The ideal travel companion to explore county longford.
Quick link resources irish roman catholic parish records. The names are referred to in the irish civil registers. Longford genealogy online searching of irish ancestral. County longford is named after the town of longford and is located in the midlands of ireland in the province of leinster. History of the county longford, ireland the following pages will, i hope, throw a longrequired light on the history of the most central county in ireland. An longfort is the county town of county longford in ireland. It lists the names, and townland or street address, of 10,000 longford householders, and also of almost 7,000 servants, lodgers and other persons resident in these households but whose. The war of independence, 191921, was anything but a national revolt. A portrait of lord longford, a tireless british campaigner whose controversial beliefs often resulted in furious political debate and personal conflict. The town of longford, from which the county has its name, is called in the annals, longford ofarrell, from the castle of the ofarrells, the ancient proprietors, which was situated where the present military barrack stands. The territory of annaly roughly corresponds with the borders of modern county longford was until the norman invasion of the 12th century controlled by the gaelic irish. Full text of history of the county longford see other formats.
Online access is also available from the library through the ask about ireland website. Work on the forthcoming drumlish and ballinamuck history book began about a year after the formation of. Focusing specifically on families within the county, it includes an introduction to research and sources in longford. The population of the county was 40,873 at the 2016 census. That book gives hundreds of family histories from county longford, and the surrounding areas. Running to over 100 pages, the journal contains a feast for those with even a curiosity about longfords history. We understand the difficult financial situation of all organisations at present, and are most grateful to our sponsors for their generosity, commented professor nolan.
Its gaelic name is longphort, signifying a fortress. View tripadvisor s 243 photos and great deals on 15 vacation rentals, cabins and villas in longford, ireland and nearby. Many of the books listed below are out of print, some can be still obtained through book stores in ireland. Longford county council is the local authority for the county. Due to restrictions certain historical maps and images that are available in the printed atlases are not included in the digital edition. County longford and its people is a comprehensive index to the 1901 census of county longford and is the first census index to be produced for any irish county. An index to the 1901 census for county longford leahy, david on. County longford, ireland genealogy familysearch wiki. The county is based on the historic gaelic territory of annaly anghaile. Farrell was published in 1891 and tells the history of the county from ancient prehistoric times until the late 19th century the territory of annaly roughly corresponds with the borders of modern county longford was until the norman invasion of the 12th century controlled by the gaelic irish farrell or ofarrell clan.
If you are looking for a comprehensive, singlevolume survey of irish history, i can recommend thomas bartletts ireland. The countys rebellious streak goes back quite a bit. May 12, 2009 history of the county of longford by james p. It was named after the ancient castle of the princes of annaly, the o farrells, who also founded a dominican priory in 1400. Farrells was typical of the antiquarian approach of his time, but he did assemble a large amount of information.
Longford county council have advised motorists to be aware of roadworks which are to take place tomorrow friday between longford town and newtownforbes. Longford longford, the county town, is on the south bank of the little camlin river and on the dublinsligo road. Carn clonhugh was a ritual centre for the clan hugh clann aoidh. Longford leader provides news, events and sport features from the longford area. The societys journal teathbha pronounced chafa from an ancient name for the territory including co. Dating from the period 182335, the books list, by civil parish, all occupiers of land who were obliged to pay tithe a tax to the church of ireland. It includes the complete 1659 census for longford, county map, complete listing of modern parishes and placenames as well as older place names, plus coats of arms of families in longford taken from the irish book of arms. Latin names in english important because first names are given in latin in some roman catholic parish registers and you need. Looking for information on mary armstrong born 271885 county longford, ireland. John lennon of derrynagolliagh, ballymahon, county longford, ireland born 1821 died in 1875 in brooklyn ny. You can contact any of the branch libraries by using the. Events book club children,teens and schools explore longford local history bibliography historical features of county. Source section gives you the address and location of records for more research in ireland.
Genealogy centre contact details longford genealogy 17 dublin street, longford. The ric commemoration plans were the subject of much discussion at last weeks meeting of longford county council. Theres a forest ready and waiting for you and your family to explore 365 days a. A short history of the parishes of the diocese of meath, 18671944. They list the occupiers of land, the amounts held by each often graded according to quality and the amount of tithe payable. Longford barony is located in northwestern county longford. Longford david leahy 1996 raheen derryvrin press national library of ireland ir 941 l 3. Abbeyshrule and abbeydearg and of the two sineachs.
For a listing of many irish book stores see the irish book. Apr 14, 2020 browse and book from the best vacation rentals with prices in longford and nearby. This book is a hands on guide for finding your family in longford some family history is included but it is not a gigantic collection of family histories. He writes in a breezy, readable style and covers the subject thoroughly.
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