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 formerly returned two members to the Irish parliament; patronage in the families of Macartney and Greville. Fairs held 3d May and 1st October. This place takes its name from Grían-ard, or "the height of the sun," and was formerly the residence of the chiefs of North Teffia. It is sometimes written Grenard.