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06 Sept 2025

Maria Edgeworth Festival kicks off in Edgeworthstown this evening

Maria Edgeworth Festival kicks off in Edgeworthstown this evening

The Maria Edgeworth Literary Festival will kick off this evening, with a busy programme of events.

The festival will begin at The Green at 8pm tonight, with the unveiling of a portrait of Maria Edgeworth herself, followed by a talk on Anna Edgeworth and the Lunar Society, with slides and two audio recordings of plays that feature Anna’s letters and poems.

There will be a wide range of other activities taking place tomorrow including a poetry workshop and a historical walk. Tickets for the full day cost €20, or €10 for one event.

On Sunday May 7,  there will be a tour of Tullynally Castle, which is located approximately 10 miles from Edgeworthstown. Tickets can be purchased from the Old Schoolhouse, 043 66 71801 or J&M Gift Stores.

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