Driving Trail to Discover Longford’s Literary Past The Longford Literary Trail is not simply about books or authors; it’s about the relationship between place and creativity. It shows how landscapes can shape ideas, and how stories in turn, can give meaning to the land it was created in. What kind of place inspires a generation of writers and […]
Celebration of 225 Years of Maria Edgeworth’s Belinda March, 26th 2026 – Dublin This year marks the 225th anniversary of Maria Edgeworth’s book ‘Belinda’. Published in 1801, it was her first romantic novel. ‘Belinda’ was controversial and modern for its time. It boldly is mentioning social taboos of the time, same sex relationships and interracial […]
Jane Austen’s Emma: Longford Connection Reignited with Sotheby’s Sale of Edgeworth Book As 2025 draws to a close, we also mark the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth. This milestone reminds us of her fascinating connections to Longford, which played a significant role in her life. A Brief Romance in Longford In January 1796, Thomas […]
Edgeworth, Madame de Genlis and Lord Edward Fitzgerald: A Web of Revolutionary Ideas A Remarkable Gift Sparks a Historical Connection On Thursday 21st August, the Centre received an unexpected and remarkable gift. Éamon de Búrca of De Búrca Rare Books donated a rare eight-volume set of the Memoirs of Madame la Comtesse de Genlis. Even […]
Celebrating Heritage Week 2025 at the Maria Edgeworth Centre Heritage Week 2025 at the Maria Edgeworth Centre in Edgeworthstown was a truly memorable celebration of our town’s rich history. A variety of events throughout the week drew visitors from near and far. They all were eager to explore the stories that make Edgeworthstown so special. […]
Chelsey Harrington and her family as part of the 2025 Aviva Great Road Trip We were thrilled to recently welcome the Chelsey Harrington and her family as part of the 2025 Aviva Great Road Trip – a nationwide adventure with Car Insurance for an Electric Vehicle provided by Aviva. They had an amazing time with us, […]
Chelsey Harrington on the Great Aviva Road Trip 2025 We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been selected as one of the stops on the 2025 Aviva Great Road Trip. This year, Chelsey Harrington and her family will be travelling across Ireland in style stopping off at some of the country’s best attractions, hotels and destinations […]
Sharing Ideas Across Europe: Welcoming Our Slovenian Guests in Longford This week, we were delighted to welcome visitors from the Municipality of Bovec in Slovenia, together with colleagues from Longford County Council, to the Maria Edgeworth Visitor Centre following their stop at Co:worx. Their visit was part of a wider exploration of some of the […]
Regency History in Edgeworthstown: Celebrating Maria Edgeworth’s Legacy A Fascinating Talk on Jane Austen’s Favourite Author in Dublin On 17th June 2025, our Edgeworth Society members: Matt, Angela, Michael and Goretti travelled to Dublin to attend a captivating talk at the National Library of Ireland. The presentation, “Jane Austen’s Favourite Author: Maria Edgeworth of County […]
