The Co. Longford Historical Society was founded on 28th. Since its' inception the society has involved itself in a host of activities ranging from educational lectures, collecting historical documents and artefacts, publications and generally acting as a watchdog in matters of historical interest. Lectures About 5 or 6 lectures are arranged each year between September and March in the Longford Arms Hotel. Our final two lectures this spring will comprise a lecture on the Conservation of period houses by Dr Freddy O'Dwyer of Duchas, and finally a lecture on Longford people in America by New York man ,John Ridge.
All lectures are free of charge and are open to members and their friends .
Outings The Society's main outing each year takes place over Whit week-end. We try to strike a balance between visiting historic sites and a social programme. This three day event has become very popular over the years and early booking is advisable. Other outings may be of one day duration or an evening gathering for a local tour or a boat trip on some of the local waterways. In recent years we have erected a commemorative stone at the site of the former Longford workhouse honouring the writer and poet Padraic Colum, who was born there.