Maria Edgeworth Festival of Literature, Arts & Movement.
15th -17thMay 2026
Festival Events
Welcome to the 2026 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 and arts We can’t wait to see you there!
Friday 15th May
Art Workshop
Embrace your inner Picasso- 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.
- Library, Edgeworthstown
- free
Art Exhibition
Midland's Artists- 4.30 p.m. - 6.30 p.m.
- Co:Worx, Edgeworthstown
- free
Guided Town Walk
Edgeworthstown Heritage & Literary Trail- 2.30 p.m.
- Library, Edgeworthstown
- € 5
Friday Night at the Green
Plus Poetry with Noelle Lynskey- 8.00 p.m. - 10.00 p.m.
- The Green, Edgeworthstown
- € 10
Mostrim Youth Theatre
Our Stars of Tomorrow on Stage!- 6.00 p.m.
- The Green
- free
Guided Town Walk
Edgeworthstown Heritage & Literary Trail- 2.30 p.m.
- Library, Edgeworthstown
- € 5
Saturday 16th May
Charlie Byrne
Pop-up Bookshop- 10.00 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.
- Maria Edgeworth Centre
- free
Storytime for Children
Once Upon a Time...- 10.30 a.m. - 11.30 a.m.
- Library, Edgeworthstown
- free
Art Exhibition
Midlands Artists- 10.00 p.m. - 2.00 p.m.
- Co:Worx, Edgeworthstown
- free
Lace Making Workshop
A delicate art- 10.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
- Co:Worx, Edgeworthstown
- €10
Poetry Workshop
From Novice to Wordsmith- 11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.
- The Green, Edgeworthstown
- € 25.00
Fashion in the Lifetime of Maria Edgeworth
A Glimpse into the Georgian Wardrobe- 11.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
- Maria Edgeworth Centre
- € 15
Outdoor Yoga Classes
moving, involving, inspiring- Chair Yoga for Seniors 11.30 - 12.20
- 1.00 p.m. - 1.50 p.m.
- 2.30 p.m. - 3.20 p.m.
- The Green, Edgeworthstown
- € 12.00
Short Story Workshop
Crafting Tales- 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.
- The Green, Edgeworthstown
- € 25.00
A talk on Foraging
A new look at plants around us- 2.30 p.m - 3.30 p.m.
- The Manor Edgeworthstown
- €10
Festival Soirée
Prizes, Readings & Music- 7.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.
- The Green, Edgeworthstown
- € 10.00
Artisan & Craft Market
Local Arts, Crafts & Food- 1.00 p.m.
- The Green, Edgeworthstown
- free
Mindful Meadow - Day Two
Wellbeing Space- 1.00 p.m.
- The Green, Edgeworthstown
- free
Sunday 17th May
Life Drawing Workshop
Enhancing your Drawing skills- 10.00am - 1.00pm
- Co:Worx, Edgeworthstown
- € 25
Ballroom Dance & Etiquette
Regency Dance Workshop- 11.00 p.m. - 12.30 p.m.
- The Maria Edgeworth Centre, Edgeworthstown
- €10
Outdoor Yoga Workshop
Space to feel- 1.00 p.m. - 2.30 p.m.
- The Green, Edgeworthstown
- €25
Open Mic
Poetry Unleashed- 2.30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.
- The Green, Edgeworthstown
- free
18th Century Mostrim Tea Party
Sip, Chat, and Savor!- 2.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.
- The Green, Edgeworthstown
- free
Artisan & Craft Market
Local Arts, Crafts & Food- 1.00 p.m.
- The Green, Edgeworthstown
- 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
