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

Back row left to right: Stephen McDermott, James McCann, Mairead Dunne, Glen Dunne, Ciaran Lennon. Front row left to right: Jerome Kane, Owen and Caroline Brady, Mike Mulleady, Paul Dowler. | Photo: Syl Healy.

14. Marquee at Drumlish festival launch

The Marquee in Drumlish Festival Facebook page

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

Back: Ciaran Lennon, Joe Flynn. Front: Annette Kane, Dympna Davis and Romie Wallace. | Photo: Syl Healy.

16. Marquee at Drumlish festival launch

Marquee at Drumlish Facebook page