There are several Longford Associations that you can join to have a connection to your ancestral home. They include:

County Longford Association of Greater New York. Established in 1891 to help Longford people in need, today it helps those who have arrived in New York. It offers scholarships to the children and grandchildren of its members.

• Longford Association in London have been gathering together since 1955 to provide social, cultural and welfare activities.
• Longford Association Manchester keeps members in touch with social, cultural and welfare activities.
• Longford Association Dublin promotes social, cultural and welfare activities amongst Longford people living in Dublin.

Irish Clann Connections offers professionally researched histories of families, individuals, houses and localities. It is run by Longford native and qualified genealogist, Eilish Feeley. Eilish has carried out genealogy research for clients from all over Ireland and across the world, including America, England, Australia, Canada and Argentina and has specific expertise in relation to counties Longford, Roscommon and Westmeath.

Find out more at IrishClannConnections.com

Irish Clann Connections provides professional genealogical research services specializing in the histories of families, individuals, houses, and local areas. Managed by Longford native and qualified genealogist Eilish Feeley, the service draws on extensive experience assisting clients globally, including those in Australia, Argentina, North America, and the United Kingdom. With dedicated regional expertise in counties Longford, Roscommon, and Westmeath, the service offers comprehensive research to help clients accurately uncover and document their Irish roots.

The Killian Homeplace Family History Centre is the new home of the Irish Family History Foundation for County Longford. Its databases include church records of baptisms, marriages, deaths, civil records, census returns and gravestone inscriptions.

The centre offers a comprehensive service which allows anyone to trace their County Longford roots. Their research team is dedicated to helping those searching for their Longford roots so that they will be able to fill in their family tree and find their way home to County Longford.

Find out more about The Killian Homeplace Family History and Genealogy Centre on TheKillianHomeplace.com

The Killian Homeplace Family History & Genealogy Centre serves as the dedicated home of the Irish Family History Foundation for County Longford. This facility acts as a vital resource for individuals seeking to reconnect with their ancestral past, offering access to an extensive range of databases.

Comprehensive Records: Their archives include essential documents such as church records of baptisms, marriages, and deaths, as well as civil records, census returns, and historical gravestone inscriptions.
Expert Research Support:The centre employs a dedicated research team committed to assisting visitors in uncovering their Longford lineage, helping to fill in gaps in family trees and facilitating meaningful connections to the region.

There are several Longford Associations that you can join to have a connection to your ancestral home.

They include:

• County Longford Association of Greater New York. Established in 1891 to help Longford people in need, today it helps those who have arrived in New York. It offers scholarships to the children and grandchildren of its members.
• Longford Association in London have been gathering together since 1955 to provide social, cultural and welfare activities.
• Longford Association Manchester keeps members in touch with social, cultural and welfare activities.
• Longford Association Dublin promotes social, cultural and welfare activities amongst Longford people living in Dublin.

The Uí Fhearghail, O’Ferralls or O’Farrells, princes of Annaly, held their chief seat at Longford town or ‘Longphort Uí Fhearghail’, which translates as ‘O’Farrells Stronghold’.

Their ancient history is celebrated up to today with the Farrell Clan Rally, a gathering of Farrells which takes place every four years in Longford, the ancestral Home of the Farrells, with the next rally set to take place in July 2026.

Learn more about the Farrell Clan on FarrellClan.ie, where you can also learn how to become a Farrell Clan member. See also the Farrell Clan brochure.

The history of the Uí Fhearghail—the O’Ferralls or O’Farrells—is deeply woven into the landscape of County Longford. Historically, these princes of Annaly established their chief seat at Longford town, known in Irish as Longphort Uí Fhearghail, or “O’Farrells Stronghold.”

This rich heritage remains a focal point for the modern clan, celebrated through the Farrell Clan Rally. This international gathering brings together Farrell descendants every four years in their ancestral home of Longford. The next rally is scheduled to take place in July 2026.