| Industrial Heritage is perhaps
the least appreciated aspect of Longford's cultural heritage. However,
industry and farming along their machinery and tools, form the backbone
of development and culture in the county. This section will give a brief
overview of industrial heritage in County Longford and useful resources
to find out more.
The Royal Canal is arguably one of the most important
features of Longford's industrial heritage. It's opening brought prosperity
to Longford town in particular, which was only halted by the Great Famine
in the 1840s.
Longford Library.
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Proposals
to connect Dublin with the Shannon dated back to the early 18th
century. The movement of goods and people was cheaper and more efficient
by water and the development of canals encouraged the development
of industry in Ireland's midlands and western regions. In 1757 permission
was granted for the Grand Canal along a southern route terminating
near Limerick and was offically opened in 1804.
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