a borough, market, fair, and post town in the county of Longford, province of Leinster; it gives title of earl to the family of Forbes; situated 52 miles from Dublin, and about 16 north east of Longford. N. Lat. 53° 44'. W. Long. 7° 30'. Here is a remarkable hill or mount, called the Moat of Granard, thought to be artificial, and the site of a Danish castle or fort; which commands from its summit a most extensive prospect into six or seven adjoining counties. In this town have lately been given annual prizes to the best performers on the Irish harp. Granard has a barrack for a company of foot; and returns two members to parliament; patronage in the families of Macartney and Greville. Fairs held 3d May and 1st October. This place takes its name from Granard, or "the height of the sun," and was formerly the residence of the chiefs of north Teffia. It is sometimes written Grenard.