Longford
County Longford is located in the province of Leinster. The county has a population of approximately 34,000 people. The Longford territory was originally known as Annaly and Tethbae which was controlled by the Farrell clan. After the 12th century Norman invasion, Annaly was given to Hugh de Lacy as a part of the Liberty of Meath. By the 14th century English control over Ireland was on the wane. Longford was later the centre of the 1798 rebellion between the French led by Humbert and the English led by Cornwallis.
Most of Longford lies in the basin of the River Shannon. Mel Gibson’s mum was born in County Longford.
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