Maria Edgeworth Festival
of Literature, Arts and Movement

Event Details

Friday Night Live

Friday 9th May 2025

Date & Time

09May2025

Mostrim Session

A Celebration of Music, Comedy & Culture

From 9.00 pm until 10.30 pm

€5 entry on the door

Venue

The Green, Edgeworthstown N39 VW40

About the Event

ca. 1.5 hours

Join us for an unforgettable Friday Night Live, where music, laughter, and tradition come together in a vibrant evening of entertainment.

Kicking off the night, the renowned Comhaltas will set the tone with lively traditional tunes, welcoming you into the heart of Irish culture. Then, get ready for a dose of wit and humour as Enda takes the stage with his brilliant Stand-Up Comedy. After another spirited performance from Comhaltas, we’ll take a short break before the talented Mostrim Players bring their unique energy to the evening. Finally, Comhaltas will return to bring the night to a rousing close.

🎶 Live Music | Comedy | Irish Tradition

What do I need to bring?

“Bring energy and hands to clap along.”

Tickets

€ 5 entry on the door
no prebooking necessary

Facilitator

Music Comhaltas

Comedy Sketches by Enda Whitney & Mostrim Players

Comhaltas

The Joe Callaghan Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann refers to a local branch of Comhaltas and is an organization dedicated to promoting traditional Irish music, song, and dance. Located in Edgeworthstown, County Longford, this branch actively fosters community engagement and education in Irish cultural traditions. They offer music classes and events, aiming to preserve and celebrate Irish heritage. The branch is dedicated to maintaining the vitality of Irish traditional music within the local community. They have hosted County Fleadhs in Edgeworthstown and members have played all over the country.

Enda Whitney

Enda Whitney has been performing comedy all over Ireland and the World for many years. From the Kilkenny Cats Laughs Festival and The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Enda went on to perform with some of the biggest names in Irish, Canadian and American comedy in Ireland, New York and South Korea. Enda is known as “a master of crowd work and a punchy story teller”.

Mostrim Players

Mostrim Players was founded in 2013 as a result of the hugely successful American Wake production for the Gathering 2013. Mostrim Players is an amateur dramatic group of enthusiastic people of all ages from Edgeworthstown and surrounding areas. New members are always welcome!

Notice: Photography and Videography in Progress

Please be aware that photographs and videos are being taken during this event. These may be used for advertising, promotional, or marketing purposes by the facilitators.

By entering the festival grounds, you consent to your image being captured and used in such materials.

If you have concerns or prefer not to appear in any materials, please speak to a member of staff.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

Grateful appreciation to our sponsors

This project was assisted by Longford Local Community Development Committee, Longford Community Resources Clg. and Longford County Council through the LEADER Programme 2023 -2027 which is part-financed by the EU, “The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development: Europe investing in rural areas” and the Department of Rural & Community Development