Welcome to Ardagh & Moydow.

Ardagh.

 Ardagh (Irish: Árd Achadh, meaning high field) is a town in County Longford, Ireland about 10 km from Longford Town. It is located off the N4 road.

The delicate combination of rustic houses and fine churches has given Ardagh a distinctive character. It is a character, which it cherishes and endeavours to enhance.

In recent years its charm and architectural beauty have won high praise both at home and abroad and the village is three-time Supreme Winner of the prestigious National Tidy Towns Competition, claiming the title in 1989, 1996 and 1999. Ardagh is also the 1998 European Winner of the British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow Environmental Awareness Competition and in 1999 it was Overall Winner of the 32 county Ireland’s Best Kept Towns Competition. It has also claimed several other European Awards. This is a new chapter in the history of Ardagh and one that it looks forward to.

 Moydow.

Moydow is a picturesque village on the outskirts of Longford.It is a village steeped in cultural heritage and a proud sense of unity. The area consists of two pubs, a church and the main sporting activities in the area are provided by the local GAA club, Moydow Harpers.

Moydow - (Magh Dumha) Anciently it was part of a territory known as Tethba. The barony was formed from the territories of Clanawlye (Ardagh & Moydow), and parts of the territories of Moybrawne (Taghshinny parish), Clanconnor (part Kilcommock, part Cashel parishes), and Muintergalgan.