Longwood, County Meath facts for kids
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Longwood
Irish: Maigh Dearmhaí
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Ribbontail bridge and lock across the Royal Canal near Longwood
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 Longwood
Location in Ireland
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| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Leinster |
| County | County Meath |
| Elevation | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Population
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1,581 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-1 (IST (WEST)) |
| Irish Grid Reference | N710455 |
Longwood is a village in the southwest part of County Meath, Ireland. It was once known as Moydervy. The village is about 15 kilometers south of Trim. It is also about 50 kilometers from Dublin.
In the early 2000s, Longwood grew a lot. Its population more than tripled. In 2002, there were 480 people. By 2016, there were 1,581 people. Most new homes in the village were built between 2001 and 2010.
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History of Longwood Village
The Boyne aqueduct is a special bridge. It was built in the 1800s. This bridge carries the Royal Canal over the River Boyne. It is located about 3 kilometers from Longwood village.
Longwood in Medieval Times
Longwood was owned by a group of friars in 1540. They were called the Hospital of Crutched Friars of St. John the Baptist. At that time, Longwood had a castle and several houses. It also had land for farming and pastures.
In 1611, King James I gave Longwood to Christopher Plunkett. This gift included the castle and land. The king also allowed Longwood to hold a fair. Fairs were important markets where people bought and sold goods. Longwood's fair was one of the older ones in Meath.
Later, in the 1600s, Longwood was owned by Robert Edgeworth. His family also had connections to Edgeworthstown in County Longford.
Longwood's Growth in the 1800s
Longwood's fair was shown on a map in 1812. The map showed houses around a triangular green area. This green was used for the fair. Fairs were held on specific dates throughout the year.
The population of Longwood changed a lot. In 1813, there were 398 people. It dropped to 300 in 1821. By 1837, the population grew again to 425 people. They lived in 83 houses.
In 1837, many houses in Longwood were simple mud cabins. These were home to farmers and laborers. The village also had a police station. The Catholic church was built in 1841. It has been updated many times since then. It has a Gothic style. The old church was described as a "large plain building."
There were also two schools in Longwood in 1824. They were in mud-walled houses with thatched roofs. About 79 Catholic and 10 Protestant children went to these schools.
Village Amenities and Services
Longwood has schools for both primary and secondary students. There is a fair green in the village. It is located near the old primary school and the police station.
The village has several shops. You can find three grocery stores and a post office. There are also four public houses, which are like pubs.
Longwood is home to the Longwood GAA club. This club was started in 1904. They have updated their facilities. These now include a bar, a function room, and a floodlit sports pitch.
Other businesses in Longwood include an antique store and a chipper. There is also a hair salon and news agents. You can find a Spar shop and a Chinese takeaway. The village also has funeral directors and a hardware store. There is even a motorbike spare parts shop.
The 17th Meath Longwood Scout Group meets in the Community hall.
Key Features of Longwood
One special thing about Longwood is its wide main street. In 2008, the local council added road markings. These included special parking spots for cars.
Close to the village is the River Blackwater. A bit further away are the River Boyne and the Royal Canal. These natural features add to the village's charm.
Notable People from Longwood
Many important people have connections to Longwood.
- Eamonn Duggan was part of the Irish group that signed the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1921. This treaty was very important for Ireland. He also served as a government minister.
- Thomas Allen was a member of the Irish Volunteers. He fought and died in the 1916 Easter Rising. This was a key event in Ireland's fight for independence.
- Pat Giles was a former member of the IRB. He was also a politician and a long-serving TD. A TD is a member of the Irish parliament.
- Rev. John Kyne was a former Bishop of Meath. A bishop is a high-ranking religious leader.
- Noel Dempsey is a politician from Longwood. He served as a TD and a government minister.
See also
In Spanish: Longwood (Irlanda) para niños
