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Connections

The Edgeworth family and Edgeworthstown have had an array of connections to the literary and scientific minds of the 18th and 19th Century,  through attendance at the Edgeworth schools or through Maria’s literary fame.

Bronterre O'Brien

Bronterre O'Brien
(b 1805 d 1864)
One of the founders of the Charterist Movement

Gustavus Vaughan Brooke

Gustavus Vaughan
Brooke
(b 1818 d 1866)
One of the leading actors of Victorian Theatre

Oliver Goldmsith

Oliver Goldmsith
(b 1728 d 1774)
Noted author

Wordsworth by Benjamin Robert Haydon

William Wordsworth
(b 1770 d 1850)
English Romantic poet

Walter Scott

Walter Scott
(b 1771 d 1832)
Author influenced by Maria's works

Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde
(b 1854 d 1900)
Author who's sister Isola died and was buried in the 'Edgeworth' churchyard

  • Our Location
Ballymahon Rd,
Edgeworthstown,
Co. Longford,
N39 E3C8
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MondayClosed

Tuesday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Admission Prices

Adult €5 — Children 10 to 16 €3 — 2 Adults & 2 Children €15

Adult is 16 years+
Family Ticket is 4 family members together
Children under ten are free but must be accompanied by an adult

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The Maria Edgeworth Centre is operated under the direction of the Edgeworthstown District Development Association (EDDA) – a Not for Profit Voluntary Community based registered charity Reg:223373. Registered Charity Number 20101916

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