Longford women chronicle over 160 years of Ardagh village
Published 22nd Oct 2026, 14:00 BST
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A new book by two Longford women covers Ardagh House, the Fetherston family home, and the history of Ardagh’s churches and schools
LONGFORD women Úna Byrne and Mary Keegan Hynes are set to launch their new book, ‘Ardagh, County Longford – Our Estate Village and Our Residents, 1860-2026.’
The book follows the people who have lived in each house in the village since it was built by the Fetherston. It includes a photograph of every house, along with family photographs shared by residents.
The book also covers Ardagh House, the Fetherston family home, and the history of the village’s churches and schools, including St Brigid’s Domestic Science College.
The book launch is on Friday, October 23 at 7.30pm in Ardagh Community Centre. Everyone is welcome, and refreshments will be served. The book costs €20.