The Retail Therapy Museum in Abbeyshrule offers visitors a fascinating journey through Ireland’s retail and social history. Showcasing a collection of vintage items, memorabilia, advertising displays, and everyday artefacts from years gone by, it provides a unique glimpse into the past.

Why Visitors Love It

• Unique collection of historic retail memorabilia and artefacts
• Nostalgic experience that brings local history to life
• Interesting attraction for history enthusiasts and curious visitors

Good To Know

• Located in Abbeyshrule, one of Longford’s most picturesque villages
• A great stop for visitors exploring the heritage and attractions of the Midlands

Whether you’re interested in local history, vintage collections, or simply enjoy discovering something different, Retail Therapy Museum offers an engaging and memorable experience in the heart of Abbeyshrule

Cycle the scenic Royal Canal Greenway, explore the ancient Corlea Trackway, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Shannon Trails & Newcastle Forest.

Why Visitors Love It

• Local Expertise: Proudly rooted in the place, we offer insider knowledge and authentic stories seldom found in mainstream tourism.
• Sustainability Leadership: Our use of electric fleets, solar energy, and strict environmental policies make us pioneers of green tourism in Ireland.
• Inclusivity: We welcome travellers of all abilities with tailored accessibility, friendly staff, and a commitment to dignity and respect.
• Community Impact: Our collaborations support the economy of Longford and neighbouring counties, ensuring visitor spending benefits local people.

Good To Know

• Electric & Manual Bike Hire: Ride high-quality, robust bikes suited to all fitness levels and terrains, riding through woodlands, along canals, or historic pathways.
• Walking & Hiking Experiences: Explore scenic trails steeped in nature and local history, ideal for families and solo trekkers.

Travel through Ireland in style and comfort with Setanta Chauffeur Tours, offering a bespoke, luxury transport-only service. Whether you’re planning a multi-day adventure or a private day trip, enjoy the freedom to explore Ireland at your own pace. With an experienced chauffeur and business owner, Paul Smith, you gain access to hidden gems, local insights, and a seamless, stress-free experience.

Why Visit

• Discover Ireland in Comfort and Style
  Travel through Longford and beyond in a luxury chauffeur-driven vehicle, enjoying a relaxed and personalised touring experience.
• Tailor-Made Private Tours
  Every itinerary can be customised to suit your interests, whether you’re exploring heritage sites, scenic landscapes, golf courses or hidden local gems.
• Benefit from Expert Local Knowledge
  Owner and chauffeur Paul Smith brings over 25 years of tourism experience, sharing fascinating insights and recommendations throughout your journey.

Good To Know

• Private Tours for Individuals, Couples and Small Groups
  Setanta Chauffeur Tours specialises in bespoke experiences designed around your schedule and preferences.
• Multi-Day Tours and Day Trips Available
  Choose from single-day excursions or extended tours, with flexible itineraries that allow you to explore Ireland at your own pace.

Midlands Cycle Hub is a family-run bike hire centre with over 30 years of experience in helping people cycle around Longford. They are located in Clondra, County Longford, at the end of the Royal Canal, so that you can easily start your journey on this traffic-free route.

Open year-round, they have over 80 bikes to choose from, including hybrid, electric and children’s bicycles.  

They also offer cycle tours, including the Famine Way Cycle Tour and the Midlands Historical Bicycle Tour.

Why Visit

• Start Your Greenway Adventure in Clondra
  Located at the end of the Royal Canal, Midlands Cycle Hub is perfectly positioned for easy access to the traffic-free Royal Canal Greenway.
• Extensive Range of Bikes for Every Cyclist
  With more than 80 bikes available, including electric, hybrid and children’s bicycles, there is an option to suit all ages and abilities.
• Discover Longford Through Guided Cycle Tours
  Explore the region’s rich heritage and landscapes on unique experiences such as the Famine Way Cycle Tour and the Midlands Historical Bicycle Tour.

Good To Know

• Family-Run with Over 30 Years of Experience
  The knowledgeable team has decades of experience helping visitors enjoy the best cycling routes and attractions across Longford.
• Open All Year Round
  Bike hire and cycling experiences are available throughout the year, making it easy to plan your visit in any season.

Ballymahon Greenway Cycles is a family-run business located on Mostrim Road, Ballymahon, County Longford. They offer bike hire for your holiday, as well as having bicycles and anything you might need for purchase and repair services. Their location makes them a great place from which to start your journey on the Royal Canal Greenway. They have a wide variety of bikes for you to choose from, including electric, hybrid and kids’ bikes. John at Ballymahon Greenway Cycles is a keen cyclist and can help you with choosing your route. 

Why Visit

• Perfect Starting Point for the Royal Canal Greenway
  Conveniently located in Ballymahon, Ballymahon Greenway Cycles is an ideal base for exploring the scenic Royal Canal Greenway.
• Bike Hire for All Ages and Abilities
  Choose from a wide range of bicycles, including electric bikes, hybrids and children’s bikes, making it easy for everyone to enjoy a cycling adventure.
• Friendly Local Expertise
  Benefit from the knowledge of experienced cyclist John, who can recommend routes, share local insights and provide free maps to help you make the most of your journey.

Good To Know

• Family-Run Business
  Ballymahon Greenway Cycles offers a warm, personal service with a focus on helping visitors enjoy the best cycling experience possible.
• Sales and Repairs Available
  In addition to bike hire, they stock cycling essentials and provide repair services, ensuring you have everything you need for a smooth ride.

Hidden away in the boglands of Longford, not far from Kenagh village, is an inspiring relic of prehistory: a togher – an Iron Age road – built in 148 BC. Known locally as the Danes’ Road, it is the largest of its kind to have been uncovered in Europe. Historians agree that it was part of a routeway of great importance. 

Overview

It may have been a section of a ceremonial highway connecting the Hill of Uisneach, the ritual centre of Ireland, and the royal site of Rathcroghan. The trackway was built from heavy planks of oak, which sank into the peat after a short time. This made it unusable, of course, but also ensured it remained perfectly preserved in the bog for the next two millennia. Inside the interpretive centre, an 18-metre stretch of the ancient wooden structure is on permanent display in a hall specially designed to preserve it. Don’t miss this amazing remnant of our ancient past.

Why Visit

• Step onto a 2,000-year-old Iron Age roadway at Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, home to the largest known prehistoric bog road in Europe. The remarkably preserved oak trackway offers a rare glimpse into how people travelled and engineered routes through Ireland’s ancient wetlands.
• Experience Ireland’s hidden history through immersive exhibits that bring the story of the bog, its construction, and the lives of Iron Age communities to life with interactive displays, archaeological discoveries, and engaging interpretation.
• Enjoy a unique stop in the heart of Ireland’s countryside, where visitors can combine fascinating heritage with peaceful bogland scenery, making it an ideal attraction for history lovers, families, and anyone looking to discover something beyond the usual tourist trail.