Legan, County Longford, Ireland

Snuggled into the south of Longford along the River Inny lies Legan, with Ballycloghan extending west to the sacred pre-Christian site of Brí Leith on Ardagh Mountain. It contains rich farmland, wide expanses of bog, and abundant flora and fauna. The well-stocked River Inny provides rich and restful recreation for the fisherman. The River Inny is situated 3 kilometres (approx) southeast of the village and borders County Westmeath. A 9-kilometre section of the river is controlled by the local Legan Inny Anglers Development Association Legan is a place rich in history, dating from pre-Christian times through the monastic foundations at Kilglass and Agharra, to the Penal site at Legan Rock. The village has been dominated by the O’Farrell family of Ardandra and the Fox family of Foxhall. The O'Farrrells, who owned most of County Longford, had a castle at Ardandra. The Fox family established a large estate called Foxhall. The Fox family were originally the Chieftains of Teffia, who were large landowners in County Longford. A large part of the parish of Legan was originally part of the Foxhall estate. Sir Patrick Fox acquired the castle and lands of Rathreagh, but a Royal Commission of Visitation declared his title invalid. He retained possession, however, and in 1622, under the terms of Surrender and Regrant, the title passed to his son, Nathaniel. #countylongford #longford #legan #irishvillage #irish #irishcity #ireland