a town of Ireland, situated in the county of Longford and province of Leinster. It is a borough, and returns two members to parliament; patronage in the Dillon family. This place is situated on the river Shannon, 62 miles from Dublin; and has a barracks for a troop of horse. There is a yearly fair here in February. The town gave title of viscount to the family of Lane, and now gives title of earl to that of Butler. There is a bridge over the