Maria Edgeworth Festival 2025
Maria Edgeworth Festival of Literature, Arts & Movement
9th - 11th May 2025
Festival Events
Welcome to the 2025 Maria Edgeworth Festival of Literature, Arts & Movement! We’re delighted to present an exciting programme of events that celebrates creativity, culture, and the spirit of artistic expression. Below, you’ll find a list of the vibrant activities taking place throughout the festival.
Each link offers detailed information about the individual events, including the opportunity to register or pre-book your place where necessary. Be sure to visit this site regularly as we continue to add more exciting events and updates.
We look forward to welcoming you to this year’s celebration of literature, arts, and movement! We can’t wait to see you there!
Friday 9th May
Fashion in the Lifetime of Maria Edgeworth
A Glimpse into the Georgian Wardrobe
Melissa Shiels
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11.00 a.m.
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Maria Edgeworth Centre
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€ 5
Event Info + Booking
limited spaces, prebooking online
Book
Provost of Trinity College
delivering an address at the Maria Edgeworth Festival
Dr. Linda Doyle
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12.00 p.m.
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Library, Edgeworthstown
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free
Event Info
limited spaces, registration online
Register
Make Your Own Georgian Petticoat
Hands-on sewing lesson
Melissa Shiels
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2.00 p.m.
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Maria Edgeworth Centre
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€ 20
Event Info + Booking
limited spaces, prebooking online
Book
Art Workshop
Embrace your inner Picasso
Angela Tuite
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2.30 p.m.
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Library, Edgeworthstown
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free
Event Info + Booking
limited spaces, prebooking online
Book
Guided Town Walk
Edgeworthstown Heritage & Literary Trail
Matt Farrell
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2.30 p.m.
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Library, Edgeworthstown
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€ 5
Event Info + Booking
limited spaces, prebooking online
Book
Mostrim Youth Theatre
Our Stars of Tomorrow on Stage!
Mostrim Players
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6.00 p.m.
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The Green
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free
Open Mic
Poetry Unleashed
Longford Writers
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7.00 p.m.
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Co:Worx, Edgeworthstown
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free
Event Info + Registration
limited spaces, registration per email
Book
Mostrim Youth Theatre
Our Stars of Tomorrow on Stage!
Mostrim Players
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6.00 p.m.
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The Green
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free
Active Age Event
Minding Your Brain and Memory Matters
Pauline Lee
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10.30 a.m.
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Library, Edgeworthstown
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free
Saturday 10th May
Charlie Byrne's
Pop-Up Bookshop
Search for Literary Treasure
Charlie Byrne
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10.00 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.
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Maria Edgeworth Center
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free
Event Info
Walk-ins Welcome
Art Exhibition
Midland's Artists
Midlands Artists
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10.00 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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Co:Worx, Edgeworthstown
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free
Storytime for Children
Once Upon a Time...
Local Storyteller
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10.30 a.m.
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Library, Edgeworthstown
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free
Event Info + Registration
limited spaces, contact the Library
Book
Lace Making Workshop
A delicate art
Catherine McEnroe
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10.30 a.m.
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Co:Worx, Edgeworthstown
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€10
Event Info + Booking
limited spaces, prebooking online
Book
Storytelling Workshop
Tell the Tales
Steve Lally
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10.30 a.m.
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Maria Edgeworth Centre, Edgeworthstown
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€ 25.00
Event Info + Booking
limited spaces, prebooking online
Book
Poetry Workshop
From Novice to Wordsmith
Lani O’Hanlon
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11.00 a.m.
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The Green, Edgeworthstown
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€ 25.00
Event Info + Booking
limited spaces, prebooking online
Book
Mindful Meadow - Day One
Wellbeing Space
Various stands & Yoga tent
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11.00 a.m.
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The Green, Edgeworthstown
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free
Outdoor Yoga Classes
moving, involving, inspiring
Marta Pasieczny
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11.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
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1.00 p.m. - 2.00 p.m.
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2.30 p.m. - 3.30 p.m.
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The Green, Edgeworthstown
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€ 12.00
Event Info + Booking
limited spaces, prebooking online
Book
"Capturing the Irish essence"
Harry Kernoff – A Devoted Lover of Dublin City
Vitor Vicente
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1.00 p.m.
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Co:Worx, Edgeworthstown
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free
Short Story Workshop
Crafting Tales
Tríona Walsh
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2.00 p.m.
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The Green, Edgeworthstown
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€ 25.00
Event Info + Booking
limited spaces, prebooking online
Book
Culture Night
Prizes, Readings & Music
Andrea Mara & Charlie McGettigan
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7.30 p.m.
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The Green, Edgeworthstown
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€ 10.00
Event Info + Booking
limited spaces, prebooking online
Book
Outdoor Yoga Classes
moving, involving, inspiring
Marta Pasieczny
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11.30am - 12.30pm
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€ 12.00
Event Info + Booking
limited spaces, prebooking online
Book
Sunday 11th May
Ballroom Dance & Etiquette
Regency Dance Workshop
Melissa Shiels
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12.30 p.m.
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The Maria Edgeworth Centre, Edgeworthstown
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€5
Event Info + Booking
limited spaces, prebooking online
Book
Outdoor Yoga Workshop
Space to feel
Marta Pasieczny
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1.00 p.m.
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The Green, Edgeworthstown
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€25
Event Info + Booking
limited spaces, prebooking online
Book
Mindful Meadow - Day Two
Wellbeing Space
Various stands & Yoga tent
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1.00 p.m.
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The Green, Edgeworthstown
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free
Artisan & Craft Market
Local Arts, Crafts & Food
over 30 stalls
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1.00 p.m.
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The Green, Edgeworthstown
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free
18th Century Mostrim Tea Party
Sip, Chat, and Savor!-
2.00 p.m.
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The Green, Edgeworthstown
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free
18th Century Mostrim Tea Party
Sip, Chat, and Savor!
Musical & Poetry Concert
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2.00 p.m.
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The Green, Edgeworthstown
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free
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
