geography
Longford, County Longford
Published 9 November 2025
Overview
Longford sits 40 km south of Drumshanbo and acted as a market and legal center for many north-midlands families. Some McManus descendants appear here by the late 1800s.
Parishes
- Civil Parish: Templemichael
- RC Parish: Templemichael & Ballymacormick (Diocese of Ardagh & Clonmacnoise)
Online Resources
- NLI Registers – Templemichael:
https://registers.nli.ie/parishes/1075 - Griffith’s Valuation: AskAboutIreland.ie
- Civil records: IrishGenealogy.ie
Historical Notes
As railways and courts expanded, Longford drew tradesmen and police recruits from Leitrim. This movement explains occasional McManus entries here that link back to Drumshanbo baptisms.
Research Focus
- Check Griffith’s for any McManus in Longford town and Ballinalee.
- Review civil marriages (1864–1890) for Leitrim-born grooms or brides.