Your Gateway to
the Hidden Heartlands
PV’s Bar and Kitchen is proud to be part of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands — a tourism initiative by Fáilte Ireland that shines a light on the inland beauty, culture, and hospitality of Ireland’s lesser-known regions.
The Midlands of Ireland, supported by the EU Just Transition Fund and Fáilte Ireland, is a territory dedicated to promoting regenerative tourism, helping local communities affected by the shift to a climate-neutral economy. This area is thriving with sustainable tourism development, thanks to numerous innovative initiatives and tourism projects. Visitors will enjoy the benefits of a diversified regional economy, the preservation of stunning natural habitats and biodiversity, and local communities offering a unique and enriching experience for all who visit.
Royal Canal Greenway
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Royal Canal Greenway
One of the biggest towns along the Royal Canal Greenway, Longford Town in County Longford is full of great accommodation options and places to eat and drink after a busy day walking or cycling along the Greenway.
Knights and Conquests Exhibition Centre
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Knights and Conquests Exhibition Centre
Visit The Knights and Conquests Exhibition Centre in Granard, County Longford, where history comes alive in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands.
Edgeworth Literary Trail
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Edgeworth Literary Trail
Discover 18th and 19th century literary Ireland with a 2 hour guided walk following in the footsteps of Edgeworth, Scott, Wordsworth, Goldsmith, and Wilde.
Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre
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Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre
See an ancient Iron Age trackway, or togher, at Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre in County Longford. Learn about the importance of the structure and look at a section of the original trackway.
St. Mel’s Cathedral
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St. Mel’s Cathedral
St. Mel’s Cathedral is a landmark building in Longford. It was wonderfully restored as the focal point of the local Catholic community after the Christmas Day fire of 2009.
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