Ardagh, County Longford

Ardagh (Irish: Ardach, older version Irish: Ardachadh, meaning "high field") is a village in County Longford, Ireland. Ardagh is located towards the south of County Longford, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) southwest of Longford town, located off the N4 road. Originally a site of pre-Christian worship, Ardagh became a site of Christian settlement with the arrival of Saint Patrick sometime between 434 and 435. The bulk of the village was laid-out in the mid-19th century. The barony of Ardagh is named for the village. There is a civil parish of Ardagh.

Ardagh
Ardach
Village
Western elevation and lychgate of St Patrick's (Church of Ireland) church in Ardagh
Ardagh
Location of Ardagh within the Republic of Ireland
Coordinates: 53°40′1″N 7°41′36″W
CountryIreland
ProvinceLeinster
CountyCounty Longford
Population
  Estimate 
(2008)
200
Irish grid referenceN199687
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