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

Committee members, back row l to r: Podge Gill, Ciara Donnelly, Packie Duffy, Derek McKeon, Brian Duffy, Brendan Corrigan, James Clarke. Front row l to r: Stephen McDermott, Michelle McNally, Ciaran Lennon, Mike Mulleady, Pauline Corr, Lorraine Corrigan. | Photo: Syl Healy.

18. Marquee at Drumlish festival launch

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

Stephen McDermott, Fr. Ber Hogan, Ciaran Lennon, James Clarke and Aiden Gray. | Photo: Syl Healy.

20. Marquee at Drumlish festival launch