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British Ambassador officially launches Maria Edgeworth festival

Her Excellency Kara Owen presided over the opening ceremony ahead of a busy weekend of events.

May 16, 2026 09:10

The festival kicked off last night with an evening of poetry and music by this year's Grand Marshall Jane Clarke.

Aug 23, 2025 11:18

The four-day programme of events marked the 35th anniversary of the closure of Arigna mines.

Jul 14, 2025 13:16

It's part of the Arigna 35 festival which is running until this Saturday.

Jul 9, 2025 13:40

A Fine Gael councillor brought forward a motion ahead of a busy festival in Drumshanbo.

Jun 24, 2025 13:30

Full details are available on Longford Pride's Facebook, with groups, clubs and individuals welcome to join the parade on Saturday.

Jun 2, 2025 09:20

Close to €100,000 has been allocated to festivals in Roscommon, Leitrim and Longford.

May 8, 2025 07:25

Due to the rainy and slippery conditions, it has been called off and rescheduled.

Apr 18, 2025 15:36

The North Longford village Drumlish is gearing up to see thousands of people each night for the Festival.

Aug 10, 2024 11:01

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann takes place in Mullingar from the 6th to 14th of August.

Aug 6, 2023 09:14

Headline acts include Mercury Rev, Pillow Queens and Hot House Flowers.

Jun 24, 2023 11:29

Those attending the concerts are asked to obey the instructions of stewards and to follow traffic procedures.

Jun 16, 2023 18:08

A number of talks and workshops are taking place in Abbeyshrule, Tang and Ballymahon this weekend.

Jun 3, 2023 12:52

A special air show will also take place this evening.

Jun 1, 2023 12:57

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