Kenagh Heritage Week Walk & Talk

Kenagh, also spelled Keenagh, is a village in County Longford, Ireland, known for its historical connections to the King-Harman family and the Mosstown Estate. The village is situated on the R397 road, approximately 14 km south of Longford town.

Key Historical Aspects:
o King-Harman Memorial Clock Tower:
A prominent landmark in the village center, the clock tower was erected in 1878 in memory of Laurence Harman King-Harman, a local landlord.
o Mosstown Estate:
The King-Harman family owned a large estate in the area, including Mosstown House and the Mosstown Mill.
o Mosstown Mill:
This mill, which provided employment for the village, burned down in 1912.
o Mosstown Dovecote:
A three-story octagonal structure dating back to around 1750, it is a remnant of the Mosstown Estate.
o Historical Events:
Kenagh has connections to the 1798 rebellion, with some locals participating in the events at Ballinamuck, and to World War I, with several men from the area fighting in the war.

o Educational Institutions:
Annabelle Kingston established a school in Mosstown House around 1900, which may have been Ireland's first vacation school.
o Royal Canal:
The Royal Canal passes near Kenagh, offering scenic walks and recreational opportunities.
o Harman Clock Tower, Kenagh - Longford.ie
King Harman Memorial Clock Tower. Constructed in 1878, the King Harman Memorial Clock Tower is located in the centre of the village...

Lots to learn and see on the walk & talk and interesting features