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Celebrating the rich cultural history of Edgeworthstown

This year is the 250th anniversary of the birth of Maria Edgeworth and many events are scheduled throughout Ireland and across Europe. 'Maria in Mind' The organisers of this year's festival have, with the support of Creative Ireland commissioned a ...

26 Apr 2018 at 15:00

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Longford literature buffs gear up for the annual Maria Edgeworth festival

Known for its literary background, the Maria Edgeworth Festival returns for another weekend of art, music and creativity. Taking place from May 9 to 11, this event is to be full of entertainment for families and creators alike. Sponsors include: ...

07 May 2025 at 10:00

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Massive offering of events for Longford's Maria Edgeworth Festival

This year’s Maria Edgeworth Festival of Literature, Arts and Movement was officially announced at a Press Launch held in the Community Library, Edgeworthstown on Tuesday, April 22. This year, the committee has gone all out to expand the ...

30 Apr 2025 at 19:00

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PICTURES | Longford continues to keep the worth in Maria Edgeworth with fabulous festival

Use the Arrows < > above to go through the gallery People from across the Country came to visit Edgeworthstown last weekend to celebrate the life and works of Maria Edgeworth. Whether it be through dressing up, doing yoga, appreciating ...

13 May 2025 at 19:00

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Fantastic line up for Longford literary Festival

Once again the arts community of Edgeworthstown are pulling out all the stops to celebrate the renowned novelist Maria Edgeworth. The three-day Maria Edgeworth Festival is packed with an array of captivating workshops, enchanting ...

05 May 2024 at 12:03

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PICTURES: Sun shines and wonderful atmosphere in Longford for memorable Maria Edgeworth Festival

Pictures by Shelley Corcoran USE ARROWS OR NEXT BUTTON TO SEE MORE PICTURES Longford's vibrant arts community thronged to sunny Edgeworthstown last weekend for the Maria Edgeworth Festival of Literature & Arts. Longford Leader / ...

17 May 2024 at 20:00

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Rich and diverse programme on offer for Longford cultural festival

The rich and diverse programme on offer as part of the Maria Edgeworth Festival celebrations encompasses many aspects of literature and arts. One eagerly anticipated event will be Dr Richard Hogan, the renowned psychotherapist, ...

07 May 2024 at 15:02

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Maria Edgeworth Festival celebrates 250 years of literary history in Co Longford

19 May 2018 at 17:00

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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 ...

05 May 2017 at 17:41

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Longford's Heritage Hero meets Prince Charles

Longford's Heritage Hero, Matt Farrell, was among a gathering of only 200 people in Kilkenny Castle last week when the Prince of Wales and his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, paid a visit to the city as part of their trip to ...

18 May 2017 at 16:00

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Rare donation for county Longford museum during highly successful Heritage Week

Heritage Week for the Maria Edgeworth Centre had been a great success to highlight the museum’s efforts and town’s history. August 16 saw the centre open for free, for visitors to enjoy the impressive collection of ...

31 Aug 2025 at 10:00

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Book auction emphasises the important connection between Longford and Jane Austen

As we are coming to the end of 2025 and the 250th anniversary year of the birth of the novelist Jane Austen, it is a good time to reflect on her connections to Longford. These connections played a major role in ...

22 Oct 2025 at 11:00

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