Granard and Abbeylara: medieval Longford
Explore medieval themes through the interpretation at Granard, its striking motte and Abbeylara’s monastic remains. Abbeylara is a separate stop, not part of a signposted walking route from Granard.
Make the outing your own.
Explore the places, history and local connections along the way.
- Towns & villages · North-east Longford
Granard ↗
Begin with the town’s history and orientation links.
The Norman motte is the landmark, but Granard has a long market-town story too. - Places & outdoors · Granard
Knights & Conquests Heritage Centre ↗
Use the interpretive centre to introduce the Norman period. Confirm hours and admission before travelling.
An indoor introduction to Granard’s Norman past and its remarkable motte. - Places & outdoors · Granard
Granard Motte ↗
Learn how the large earthwork relates to the medieval landscape; verify permitted access locally.
The great medieval earthwork above Granard and the story of Anglo-Norman power. - Places & outdoors · Abbeylara
Abbeylara Cistercian Abbey ↗
Optional extension to the former Cistercian abbey; be considerate in the historic graveyard.
Ruins of the Cistercian house founded in 1205, with later graves and centuries of local history.
Getting between places
Two settlements; arrange independent travel to Abbeylara if adding that stop.