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Mothers Day weekend pamper break

20th March 2017 By Cathedral View

Treat the mother in your life to a Mothers Day weekend pamper break

A pamper weekend is the most thoughtful gift to give the most special lady in your life for Mother’s weekend. Whisk the family away for a weekend break, enjoying the comfort of our self-catering apartments with ease of access to a beauty salon, award-winning restaurants and designer fashion.

Mother’s Day Pamper package in Longford

Chic Beauty Salon is only a minute walk away from the apartments, offering a haven of peace and tranquility. Their Spring specials are hard to pass up and would be a lovely way for mum to spend a few hours.

Try some of Longford’s award-winning restaurants

The award-winning Black Olive restaurant is also within walking distance, offering an extensive menu including a delicious Sunday lunch for Mother’s Day itself. Alternatively, only a five minute drive away you’ll find the hidden gem and highly commended, award-winning Viewpoint House with dishes to die for!

Enjoy a ladies shopping spree

Longford is a fabulous shopping destination, with a multitude of ladies boutiques to choose from. Away from the hustle and bustle of the big cities, Longford has some select and unique stores which stock beautiful high end fashion. Áine’s boutique is on Main Street, stocking a wide range of designers like Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Guess and more. Fabiani is an award-winning shoe store also on Main Street, with shoes to die for! Both stores have featured on Ireland AM and Xpose. And they’re just a few, there’s a number more on Ballymahon Street and on the Market Square. Oh, and for dad…Spirit Clothing and Matt Kelly menswear have all the latest in mens fashion!

Relax and unwind for Mother’s Day weekend

A peaceful weekend getaway for all the family is just what mum deserves. As Mother’s Day is on a Sunday, we’re also offering a “leave at your leisure” bonus, allowing you to enjoy Sunday lunch and maybe even a second helping of cake before heading off! Treat mum to something special!

Take part in Carnival at Longford St Patrick’s Day festival

10th March 2017 By Cathedral View

Join the carnival spirit in this year’s Longford St Patrick’s Day festival

Longford is the place to be this St Patrick’s Day as green is set to be replaced with all the colours imaginable for a Carnival party. Always a massive event in County Longford, this year’s St Patrick’s Day is to be no different. From community groups, local businesses and of course all the school children, everyone takes part in the festivities creating a wonderful atmosphere for all. Soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the long weekend in our 5* rated self-catering apartments.

While parades of course take place across the country, Longford offers something special in the centre of Ireland with direct connections to St Patrick! St Mel’s Cathedral stands proud in Longford town – our apartments offering a spectacular view – however the original St Mel’s Cathedral was built in nearby Ardagh village and founded by St Patrick. St Mel came to Ireland with St Patrick, he was ordained a Bishop in Ardagh and the church dedicated to him.

The Cathedral View Apartments are directly opposite St Mel’s Cathedral, the perfect location to celebrate the long weekend. Check in early Friday morning, or even Thursday evening, to make the most of the full St Patrick’s Day. Enjoy breakfast at your leisure with many cafes only a two minute walk from the apartments. Afterwards enjoy an early St Patrick’s Day pint in one of the many great bars in the town.

The parade is always great fun with loads of entertainment for all the family. Of course if you don’t fancy braving the crowds, our apartments are on the parade route so you can watch from the comfort of the window or take it in from the front footpath. Kicking off at 1pm, the town will be full of cheer and colour, plenty to enjoy before celebrating the rest of your day. If it’s a pint your after along the parade route, “Milo’s” on Dublin Street is a two minute walk from the apartments and close to the main street.

There are many restaurants along Ballymahon and Main Street to get a nice lunch, while Viewmount House is only a short drive on the outskirts of Longford town for a delicious dinner. To keep the kids entertained after the parade, “The Mall” is a 1.9km scenic walk along the Camlin River with a dunk pond, two playgrounds, a football pitch and a basketball court. There is also an indoor swimming pool with a kiddies pool. The Longford Bowling Alley and Cinema offer hours of entertainment if the weather drives you indoors.

To shake off the cobwebs Saturday morning, join “parkrun” in The Mall at 9:30am. It’s free to take part but you must register online first on parkrun.ie. It’s a family friendly 5km walk or run. Moments Cafe on Main Street is ideal for a post parkrun breakfast and will fill you nicely for the day.

There’s loads to do on a weekend in Longford! We are offering a “leave at your leisure” bonus on your check-out day so you can make the most of every day without worrying about checking out early. A colourful weekend awaits, book in today!

Don’t forget! No St Patrick’s Day in Longford is complete without a green milkshake from Luigi’s…ask any of the locals and they’ll tell you!

Tracing genealogy to County Longford

27th February 2017 By Cathedral View

Discover your family history by tracing genealogy to County Longford

Mel Gibson, Warwick Davis and Will Ferrell are just some Hollywood stars with roots in Longford. Lots of interesting people are from here so discover your past by tracing genealogy to County Longford.

Every year Longford receives massive visitor numbers from people researching their ancestory. With a colourful history of emigration from Longford during the famine times and up into the 1900’s, it’s no surprise that so many retrace their roots here. The Longford diaspora is far in reach, with popular names such as Farrell, Sheridan, Murphy, Rathigan, O’Neill and Kane.

There’s many online resources dedicated to helping people discover their family history. These online tools are useful for anyone learning how to explore their past, such as irishgenealogy.ie and the 1901 and 1911 census records are available online.

It’s important to gather as much information and once researchers have pinpointed Longford as the county of their families origin, there’s some great resources locally to further narrow the search. The Longford Tourism office is a brilliant first point of contact as they can point you in the direction of the genealogy office and the library.

The Longford Library is a wealth of information with archives and genealogy information. The Longford Genealogical Centre holds specific information on church records and can be contacted at longroot@iol.ie while the Office of the Registrar of Births, Marriages and Deaths is located in the Health Centre and can be contacted on 00353- (0)43-3332226.

Researching your family history is exciting and thankfully there’s loads of help out there to get you on your way. Make sure to book into our self-catering apartments facing the famous St Mel’s Cathedral (Mel Gibson’s namesake!!). We are a short walk to the tourism and genealogy offices and library. What’s more, if the search takes you out of County Longford, we’re only a two minute walk from the bus and rail station and centrally located to drive to most destinations in Ireland in two to three hours. Phone us +353 43 333 6450. Good luck with the search!

Enjoy a romantic Valentines weekend

27th January 2017 By Cathedral View

Make the most of a romantic Valentines weekend by availing of our special offer

As Valentines day falls on a Tuesday, why not make the most of a romantic Valentines weekend either the weekend before or after with our special offer at The Cathedral View Apartments. If you book three nights either February 10th – 13th or 17th – 20th, you will receive a bottle of Prosecco and locally handmade chocolates on arrival for only €200.

Enjoy a special weekend away from it all, among unspoiled secluded scenery, dining in award winning restaurants or just having some time out in the cinema or bowling alley.

Arrive for check-in and familiarise yourself with the locality. Sip on your Prosecco and try a few chocolates as you get ready for the night ahead.

Where to dine

The famous award-winning Viewmount House is just a short drive on the outskirts of Longford town, offering an elegant experience in a unique setting of a 17th century manor. It’s the perfect place to unwind in serenity and enjoy excellent food by celebrity chef Gary O’Hanlon.

The Black Olive is an award winning restaurant on Ballymahon Street, Longford. Only a short walk from the apartments, it offers a convenient location and is surrounded by bars for afterwards. If you choose to for a pre-theater meal, there’s an excellent early bird menu up to 7pm. With a Certificate of Excellence on Trip Advisor, it’s certainly receiving winning reviews from everyone who dines there.

What’s on

Friday 10th of February – Longford Live and Local – Bands Night: check out some live music from three local bands: Brave Giant, Dissension Rising and Reprisal in The Backstage Theatre Longford. A rockers night! 8pm – €15 entry.

Thursday 16th – 18th of February – Same Old Moon: The local Backstage Theatre group present Same Old Moon written by Geraldine Aron- Same Old Moon is a very funny, charming yet honest look at Irish family life through the eyes of Brenda Barnes. We follow her life’s story as an aspiring writer from aged nine into her forties, from Dublin to Galway and then London. We see the eccentric ways of the characters who moulded her life’s story, her fiery Irish family, her put-opon and sometimes hot tempered mother, and her wilful, self-destructive and domineering father. 8pm – €15/€12

Activities

If you want to catch a film, Longford Cineplex offers the most recent releases from the world of cinema. The Longford Bowling alley is a fun place to spend an evening with pool and arcade games also available.

Longford is a serene urban retreat nestled in the Lakelands and Waterways of Ireland. There’s a number of locations for a stroll, with glorious lakes, rivers and canals providing the opportunity for romance.

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Make an urban getaway your ideal romantic break. Our apartments will serve as your home away from home. Book now and enjoy our special offer.