Maria Edgeworth Festival Programme 2026
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
Jane Austen & Maria Edgeworth
The Friendship Postcards
Edgeworthstown Library
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10.00 am.- 5.00 p.m.
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The Library
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free
Art Workshop
Embrace your inner Picasso
Angela Tuite
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2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.
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Library, Edgeworthstown
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free
Event Info + Booking
Sold Out
Sold Out
Art Exhibition
Midland's Artists
Midlands Artists
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4.30 p.m. - 6.30 p.m.
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Co:Worx, Edgeworthstown
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free
Friday Night at the Green
Plus Poetry with Noelle Lynskey
Witty Wicklow Writers & Noelle
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8.00 p.m. - 10.00 p.m.
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The Green, Edgeworthstown
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€ 10
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
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
Saturday 16th May
Charlie Byrne
Pop-up Bookshop
Charlie Byrne
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10.00 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.
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Maria Edgeworth Centre
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free
Jane Austen & Maria Edgeworth
The Friendship Postcards
Edgeworthstown Library
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10.00 am.- 2.00 p.m.
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The Library
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free
Art Exhibition
Midlands Artists
Midlands Artists
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10.00 p.m. - 2.00 p.m.
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Co:Worx, Edgeworthstown
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free
Poetry Workshop
From Novice to Wordsmith
Molly Twomey
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11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.
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The Green, Edgeworthstown
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€ 25.00
Event Info + Booking
limited spaces, prebooking online
Book
Lace Making Workshop
A delicate art
Catherine McEnroe
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10.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
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Co:Worx, Edgeworthstown
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€10
Event Info + Booking
limited spaces, prebooking online
Book
Fashion in the Lifetime of Maria Edgeworth
A Glimpse into the Georgian Wardrobe
Melissa Shiels
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11.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
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Maria Edgeworth Centre
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€ 15
Event Info + Booking
limited spaces, prebooking online
Book
'Lady Dixon's Niece' & Why women are still swooning for Regency Romance
Chele Crawley
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Amazon #1 Bestseller
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1.00 p.m. - 2.00 p.m.
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Maria Edgeworth Centre
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Free
Registration
Limitied spaces - registration required
Book
Outdoor Yoga Classes
moving, involving, inspiring
Marta Pasieczny
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Chair Yoga for Seniors 11.30 - 12.20
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Yoga strong flow movements 1.00 p.m. - 1.50 p.m.
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Yoga easy, slow, relax 2.30 p.m. - 3.20 p.m.
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The Green, Edgeworthstown
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€ 12.00
Event Info + Booking
limited spaces, prebooking online
Book
Short Story Workshop
Crafting Tales
Órfhlaith Foyle
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2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.
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The Green, Edgeworthstown
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€ 25.00
Event Info + Booking
limited spaces, prebooking online
Book
A talk on Foraging
A new look at plants around us
Octavia Tulloch
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2.30 p.m - 3.30 p.m.
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The Manor Edgeworthstown
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€10
Book
Festival Soirée
Prizes, Readings & Music
Lady Morgan & Lola Montez – Conversation Drama
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7.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.
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The Green, Edgeworthstown
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€ 15.00
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
Sunday 17th May
Life Drawing Workshop
Enhancing your Drawing skills
Sylvia Corcoran
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10.00am - 1.00pm
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Co:Worx, Edgeworthstown
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€ 25
Event Info + Booking
Sold Out
Sold Out
Ballroom Dance & Etiquette
Regency Dance Workshop
Melissa Shiels
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11.00 p.m. - 12.30 p.m.
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The Maria Edgeworth Centre, Edgeworthstown
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€10
Event Info + Booking
limited spaces, prebooking online
Book
Outdoor Yoga Workshop
Space to feel
Marta Pasieczny
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1.00 p.m. - 2.30 p.m.
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The Green, Edgeworthstown
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€25
Event Info + Booking
limited spaces, prebooking online
Book
Poetry Unleashed
Poetry Readings
Longford Writers
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2.30 p.m. - 4.30 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. - 5.00 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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2.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.
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The Green, Edgeworthstown
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free
Reptile Zoo
Explore the extraordinary
Midlands Zoo
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2.00 p.m. - 2.30 p.m.
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2.30 p.m. - 3.00 p.m.
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3.00 p.m. - 3.30 p.m.
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3.30 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.
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4.00 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.
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The Maria Edgeworth Centre, Edgeworthstown
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Adults - €5
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Child (U-18)- €3
Event Info + Booking
limited spaces, registration required. Children under 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult
Book
18th Century Mostrim Tea Party
Sip, Chat, and Savor!-
2.00 p.m. - 5.00 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
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