Ireland

With the majestic River Shannon running through the county and Lough Ree and Lough Forbes, Longford is an understated gem. It's a wonderland for lovers of nature with Glen Lough nature reserve and the Royal Canal navigable from Dublin to Abbeyshrule perfect for boating, fishing and walking.

Abbeyshrule Air Show is Ireland's longest-running air show and history lovers will be fascinated by the Aughnacliffe dolmen which is over 5,000 years old.