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The Maria Edgeworth Centre is a literary and heritage museum in Edgeworthstown, celebrating the life and legacy of Maria Edgeworth, a foundational figure in the development of the modern novel. Often described as the “Irish Jane Austen”, she influenced many notable writers of her time. Beyond her literary legacy, the Centre shares the story of Ireland’s early national education system, offering a fascinating glimpse into the country’s cultural and educational history. In the heart of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, nestled in rural Ireland, the Maria Edgeworth Centre is housed in a nineteenth-century national school.
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday – Friday
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday & Sunday
Ballymahon Rd, Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford N39 E3C8
Throughout the year, the Centre also hosts talks, workshops and an annual festival. If you want to keep up to date, please sign up to our Newsletter.
Born in 1768, Maria Edgeworth embarked on her literary journey during her late teenage years. Over the years she essentially invented the regional novel and deeply influenced literary giants like Sir Walter Scott and Jane Austen.
Our different membership options offer you the opportunity to become part of a community, a friend and supporter and get a deeper sense of our work and collection. Additionally, members enjoy exclusive content, priority and discounted/free access to events and workshops. By becoming a member, you are also supporting the preservation of our heritage and the future of the Centre.
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We are located
in Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford
15-minute drive from Longford Town
90 minutes from Dublin
On the junction of the N4 and N55
With rail and bus links
