Host of exciting and free county Longford Culture Night events

County Longford is set to celebrate Culture Night on Friday, September 19 with a host of free events taking place throughout the county celebrating culture, creativity, and the arts.

Events will take place in Longford Town, Edgeworthstown, Aughnacliffe, Granard, Kenagh, Ballymahon and Clondra.
All events are free of charge thanks to the support and funding from Longford County Council, the Arts Council of Ireland, Creative Ireland, Longford night-time economy and Longford tourism.

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One of the highlights of events in Longford Town is ‘The Blind Fiddle Master’s Concert’ with the award-winning band, Kíla.
The special late-night concert is a homage to Longford’s premier trad musician – Thomas Kernan from Drumlish and it takes place in Connolly Barracks from 9pm until 11pm.

Funded through the Art’s Council of Ireland’s Culture Night Late Award – ‘The Blind Fiddle Master’s Concert’ will be a regional highlight of the culture night celebrations.

Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Garry Murtagh said, "Culture Night is one night for us all to come together for a shared experience celebrating the richness and diversity of culture, creativity and the arts.

"Be prepared for a fantastic night’s entertainment at various venues and locations throughout County Longford.”

The event will involve musicians and artists from diverse musical, visual art and cultural backgrounds including the Yershova Sisters – a classically trained quintet from Ukraine via Kerry and Longford’s premier Céilí band - Banna Céilí Béal Átha na Muc. Free tickets for The Blind Fiddle Master’s concert can be accessed through www.tickettailor.com

All events and activities are free and celebrate culture, creativity, and the arts. Over 16 events are set to take place across County Longford.

A host of events will take place in Longford Town including BeWell Mum and Toddler Yoga from 5pm to 6pm at the BeWell Centre, Mastertech Business Park; Story Swap and Tea- Culture Through Tales with Longford African’s Network at Crepe Café, while a classical quintet from the Yershova Sisters will perform in Longford Library from 5pm to 6pm.

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For further information on Longford Culture Night and for all event listings in county Longford visit https://culturenight.ie/ or follow Culture Night on social media.