PICTURES: Longford gets ready to celebrate as festival countdown begins

The Marquee at Drumlish Festival was launched in the Mill Bar in Drumlish last weekend.

The countdown is now officially on to this year's Marquee at Drumlish Festival after the annual event was launched last Saturday night at The Mill Bar in Drumlish.

The festival kicks off on Tuesday August 14, continuing until Monday 17 when it closes with the much anticipated Declan Nerney Night featuring The Tumbling Paddies and more.

Scroll down to see all the shots from Saturday night’s launch!

For festival information, including admission, times, travel, and more, please visit themarqueeindrumlish.ie

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1. Launch of the Fr. Manning Gaels hosted 2026 'Marquee in Drumlish Festival'.

Left to right: Graham Lee, Brendan Corrigan, Ciara Donnelly, Derek McKeon, Packie Duffy, Stephan McDermott, Lorraine Corrigan. Front row left to right: Betty Creegan, Mary Gillooley, Podge Gill, Mike Mulleady, Kathleen Brady, and Pauline Corr. | Photo: Syl Healy

2. Launch of the Fr. Manning Gaels hosted 2026 'Marquee in Drumlish Festival'.

Some representatives of the musical performers for the festival, Podge Gill of Brave Giant, Liam Culliney and Aaron Gray from The Rurals and Emily Doyle who will all perform on the Friday night 17th August. | Photo: Syl Healy.

3. Marquee at Drumlish Facebook page

Marquee at Drumlish Facebook page

4. Launch of the Fr. Manning Gaels hosted 2026 'Marquee in Drumlish Festival'

Lorraine Corrigan, Georgina Courtney, Michelle McNally, Elaine Davis and Ciara Donnelly. | Photo: Syl Healy