Maria Edgeworth Festival
of Literature & Arts

Event Details

"The Town of the Great Writers"

Friday, 10th May 2024

Date & Time

10May2024

Edgeworthstown Heritage & Literary Trail

Discover one of Ireland’s best kept literary secrets!

From 3.00pm until 4.30pm

€5

There are 35 places available.

Meeting Point

The Library Plaza, Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford, N39 F7Y8

About the Event

1.5 hours

Join our local guide on Edgeworthstown’s Heritage & Literary Trail. Explore a small country town in rural Ireland, quietly tucked away in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. And unearth its name: “The Town of the Great Writers”. Follow in the footsteps of historical figures, like Sir Walter Scott, William Wordsworth, Oscar Wilde and many more. Take this breathtaking literary walking tour and uncover their connections with the town of Edgeworthstown.

What do I need to bring?

Keep an eye on the weather and dress accordingly

It’s Ireland, always bring a raincoat! And we hopefully won’t need it!

Tickets

€5 for adults, children free
Prebooking advised
but Walk in possible

Facilitator

Matt Farrell

There is a widespread belief that our local historian, Matt, is married to Maria Edgeworth. Recognized as the Heritage Hero of 2017, he earned this title through his remarkable passion and unwavering commitment. Matt serves as the driving force behind the Maria Edgeworth Centre, dedicating himself to preserving her memory and promoting awareness of her family and the extraordinary heritage of Edgeworthstown.

Grateful appreciation to our sponsors

Recreation of 1803 Edgeworth Telegraph Event

On the 17th of August 2024 as part of Heritage Week, with support from the County Heritage Officers, the Heritage Council, Longford County Council Libraries, Archives, Arts and Heritage,

IMMA, OPW and the Computer and Communications Museum Ireland on the NUIG Campus,

Ray Jordan and volunteers from the Maria Edgeworth Centre aim to simulate Edgeworth’s 1803 transmission by telegraph.

Click the link below to learn more or to register to attend either in person or via Zoom.

>> REGISTRATION PAGE

Join us for this recreation of a key moment in the history of communications

Maria Edgeworth Festival of Literature & Arts