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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260815T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260823T170000
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UID:17188-1786788000-1787504400@visitlongford.ie
SUMMARY:Bogland
DESCRIPTION:Photographing Exhibition by South Longford\, Waterford based photographer CE Ni Chathasaigh.  \nImages of the in between space where east meets west on the shores of a great river; a place of multi-layered history. \nBook events at corlea@opw.ie or call 043 3322386 10am – 5.00pm daily 
URL:https://visitlongford.ie/event/bogland/
LOCATION:Corlea Trackway\, CORLEA TRACKWAY VISITOR CENTRE\, KEENAGH\, Longford\, N39 XT18
CATEGORIES:Festival & Events,What's on
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260815T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260823T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T101705Z
CREATED:20260810T101423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T101705Z
UID:17190-1786788000-1787504400@visitlongford.ie
SUMMARY:HERITAGE AT RISK; ’COLOURING THE PAST’
DESCRIPTION:Children’s colouring competition for ages 4years to 12 years. Based on Myths & the Bogs. \nClosing date Sunday 23rd\, 5.00pm.  \nBook events at corlea@opw.ie or call 043 3322386 10am – 5.00pm daily 
URL:https://visitlongford.ie/event/heritage-at-risk-colouring-the-past/
LOCATION:Corlea Trackway\, CORLEA TRACKWAY VISITOR CENTRE\, KEENAGH\, Longford\, N39 XT18
CATEGORIES:Festival & Events,What's on
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260817T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260824T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T151425Z
CREATED:20260527T130855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T151425Z
UID:11639-1786953600-1787590800@visitlongford.ie
SUMMARY:Heritage Week
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Longford’s Rich Cultural and Historical HeritageHeritage Week invites residents and visitors to discover the stories\, traditions and landmarks that shape County Longford’s identity. Through guided tours\, workshops\, exhibitions and community events\, the programme celebrates local history\, biodiversity\, folklore and culture while encouraging greater appreciation of the county’s heritage assets.
URL:https://visitlongford.ie/event/heritage-week/
LOCATION:Longford\, St John's Church\, Battery Road\,\, Longford\, Longford\, N39KP59\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Festival & Events,What's on
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTSTAMP:20260810T092540Z
CREATED:20260810T092540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T092540Z
UID:17176-1787184000-1787270399@visitlongford.ie
SUMMARY:‘Celtic Kindness’: Turlough O’Carolan
DESCRIPTION:A captivating performance celebrating the life\, music\, poetry and stories of Ireland’s great harper\, Turlough O’Carolan. \nSet during the evening.
URL:https://visitlongford.ie/event/celtic-kindness-turlough-ocarolan/
LOCATION:Maria Edgeworth Centre\, Maria Edgeworth Centre Ballymahon Rd\, Edgeworthstown\, Co. Longford\, N39 E3C8\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Festival & Events,What's on
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260822
DTSTAMP:20260810T103729Z
CREATED:20260810T103729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T103729Z
UID:17202-1787270400-1787356799@visitlongford.ie
SUMMARY:Heritage at Risk; EIGHSE LUGHNASADH :  Ó GHLÚIN  GO GLÚIN!
DESCRIPTION: A night of music\, heritage and storytelling\, from generation to generation\, featuring Nuala Donlon\, John Campbell\, Teresa Costello\, Therese Hanley & Noel Carberry with contributions welcome from the floor. Booking required.  \nBook events at corlea@opw.ie or call 043 3322386 10am – 5.00pm daily  \n 
URL:https://visitlongford.ie/event/heritage-at-risk-eighse-lughnasadh-o-ghluin-go-gluin/
LOCATION:Corlea Trackway\, CORLEA TRACKWAY VISITOR CENTRE\, KEENAGH\, Longford\, N39 XT18
CATEGORIES:Festival & Events,What's on
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260822T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260822T163000
DTSTAMP:20260810T104040Z
CREATED:20260810T104040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T104040Z
UID:17204-1787407200-1787416200@visitlongford.ie
SUMMARY:HERITAGE AT RIISK- WILD CHILD BOG EXPLORERS – THE LIVING BOG
DESCRIPTION:Explore – discover- play-protect  \nBOG PLANT DECTECTIVES – PLANT ID CHALLENGE.  \nHow to recognise our bog plants such as sundews\, heathers\, sphagnum moss  \nBIODIVERSITY GAMES-HOW WILD IS OUR BOG?  \nDiscover the increasable variety of life on our bogs. Who lives where? Who eats who?   \nFAMILY MINI BEAST SAFARI  \nFamilies search together for the amazing creatures living on our bogs. How many different mini beasts can your family find?  \nBook events at corlea@opw.ie or call 043 3322386 10am – 5.00pm daily 
URL:https://visitlongford.ie/event/heritage-at-riisk-wild-child-bog-explorers-the-living-bog/
LOCATION:Corlea Trackway\, CORLEA TRACKWAY VISITOR CENTRE\, KEENAGH\, Longford\, N39 XT18
CATEGORIES:Festival & Events,What's on
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260823T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260823T130000
DTSTAMP:20260810T104343Z
CREATED:20260810T104343Z
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UID:17206-1787486400-1787490000@visitlongford.ie
SUMMARY:Heritage at Risk: BOGS & THE HERITAGE THAT STILL REMAINS IN THEM
DESCRIPTION:Join our guide Mary F for a walk and talk on the secrets that still remain in our bogs and those that have been uncovered so far and the importance of bog conservation. Booking required. \nBook events at corlea@opw.ie or call 043 3322386 10am – 5.00pm daily 
URL:https://visitlongford.ie/event/heritage-at-risk-bogs-the-heritage-that-still-remains-in-them/
LOCATION:Corlea Trackway\, CORLEA TRACKWAY VISITOR CENTRE\, KEENAGH\, Longford\, N39 XT18
CATEGORIES:Festival & Events,What's on
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260823T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260823T150000
DTSTAMP:20260810T104621Z
CREATED:20260810T104621Z
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UID:17208-1787493600-1787497200@visitlongford.ie
SUMMARY:Heritage at Risk; THE UILLEANN PIPES & THE HARP – A STORY OF SURVIVAL
DESCRIPTION:Join our guide Noel Carberry as he takes you through the story of two of Ireland’s most treasured instruments in this visual presentation. Booking required  \n2pm – 2.45 pm \nBook events at corlea@opw.ie or call 043 3322386 10am – 5.00pm daily 
URL:https://visitlongford.ie/event/heritage-at-risk-the-uilleann-pipes-the-harp-a-story-of-survival/
LOCATION:Corlea Trackway\, CORLEA TRACKWAY VISITOR CENTRE\, KEENAGH\, Longford\, N39 XT18
CATEGORIES:Festival & Events,What's on
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260823T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260823T160000
DTSTAMP:20260810T104824Z
CREATED:20260810T104824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T104824Z
UID:17210-1787497200-1787500800@visitlongford.ie
SUMMARY:Irish Sign Language Tour of Corlea Trackway OPW
DESCRIPTION:Booking is required for this unique tour\, specifically for those with hearing difficulties with the added treat of the Irish language  \nBook events at corlea@opw.ie or call 043 3322386 10am – 5.00pm daily 
URL:https://visitlongford.ie/event/irish-sign-language-tour-of-corlea-trackway-opw/
LOCATION:Corlea Trackway\, CORLEA TRACKWAY VISITOR CENTRE\, KEENAGH\, Longford\, N39 XT18
CATEGORIES:Festival & Events,What's on
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260823T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260823T173000
DTSTAMP:20260810T093644Z
CREATED:20260810T093644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T093644Z
UID:17178-1787497200-1787506200@visitlongford.ie
SUMMARY:Literary Stroll with Tea & Treats
DESCRIPTION:A guided walk through Edgeworthstown exploring its literary and historical connections\, followed by tea and treats at the Centre.
URL:https://visitlongford.ie/event/literary-stroll-with-tea-treats/
LOCATION:Maria Edgeworth Centre\, Maria Edgeworth Centre Ballymahon Rd\, Edgeworthstown\, Co. Longford\, N39 E3C8\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Festival & Events,What's on
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260823T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260823T180000
DTSTAMP:20260810T105242Z
CREATED:20260810T105242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T105242Z
UID:17212-1787500800-1787508000@visitlongford.ie
SUMMARY:ÉIGSE LUGHNASADH ; FUAIM NA SAOIRSE\, The Sound of Freedom
DESCRIPTION:An Uilleann Pipes recital\, featuring the harp by local musicians. Two instruments which are enduring symbols of Irish identity and culture. Booking required. \nBook events at corlea@opw.ie or call 043 3322386 10am – 5.00pm daily
URL:https://visitlongford.ie/event/eigse-lughnasadh-fuaim-na-saoirse-the-sound-of-freedom/
LOCATION:Corlea Trackway\, CORLEA TRACKWAY VISITOR CENTRE\, KEENAGH\, Longford\, N39 XT18
CATEGORIES:Festival & Events,What's on
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTSTAMP:20260810T094443Z
CREATED:20260810T094443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T094443Z
UID:17180-1788048000-1788134399@visitlongford.ie
SUMMARY:Calligraphy Workshop with Angela Tuite
DESCRIPTION:Discover the art of beautiful handwriting and learn calligraphy techniques in this creative workshop.
URL:https://visitlongford.ie/event/calligraphy-workshop-with-angela-tuite/
LOCATION:Maria Edgeworth Centre\, Maria Edgeworth Centre Ballymahon Rd\, Edgeworthstown\, Co. Longford\, N39 E3C8\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Festival & Events,What's on
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTSTAMP:20260810T095110Z
CREATED:20260810T095110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T095110Z
UID:17182-1788048000-1788134399@visitlongford.ie
SUMMARY:Historical Letter Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Step back into the early 19th century with quill making\, letter folding\, sealing and the fascinating history of posting a letter.
URL:https://visitlongford.ie/event/historical-letter-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Maria Edgeworth Centre\, Maria Edgeworth Centre Ballymahon Rd\, Edgeworthstown\, Co. Longford\, N39 E3C8\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Festival & Events,What's on
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260906
DTSTAMP:20260810T112349Z
CREATED:20260511T145308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T112349Z
UID:5750-1788048000-1788652799@visitlongford.ie
SUMMARY:Longford Marathon
DESCRIPTION:The Longford Marathon is one of Ireland’s most welcoming and community-driven running events\, attracting participants from across the country and beyond each year. Set against the scenic backdrop of County Longford\, the marathon offers runners a fast and friendly course that combines rural charm with enthusiastic local support. Whether you are aiming for a personal best\, tackling your first marathon\, or simply enjoying the atmosphere of race day\, the event delivers an unforgettable experience for runners of all abilities. \nKnown for its excellent organisation and warm hospitality\, the Longford Marathon features a range of race distances to suit different goals and fitness levels\, creating an inclusive environment for seasoned athletes and casual runners alike. Participants can expect well-managed aid stations\, clearly marked routes\, and strong encouragement from volunteers and spectators throughout the course. The relatively flat terrain also makes it an appealing choice for those seeking a comfortable and enjoyable marathon experience. \nBeyond the race itself\, the event celebrates the spirit of community\, health\, and achievement. Visitors to Longford can enjoy local cafés\, restaurants\, and attractions while taking part in a weekend that brings together runners\, families\, supporters\, and local businesses. The Longford Marathon continues to grow in popularity thanks to its combination of scenic running\, community pride\, and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere that keeps participants returning year after year. \nWhether you are chasing a new challenge or looking for a memorable race destination in Ireland\, the Longford Marathon offers the perfect mix of competition\, camaraderie\, and countryside beauty. Join hundreds of runners on the start line and experience one of Ireland’s most enjoyable marathon events. \n  \nPlease note that the following roads will be closed to accommodate the Longford Marathon 2026: \nDate: Sunday 30th August 2026 \nRoad to be Closed: Main Street\, Bridge Street\,  Ballymahon Street\, New Street\, Richmond Street/Connaught Road (Longford Arms to Ballyminion /Gleann Riada Roundabout)  Lower Main Street and Great Water Street \n Hours of Closure : 7am-5pm \nAlternative Routes: All through traffic is requested to use the N4 & N5 Longford Town By-passes.  Diversions will be in place in the Town Centre for local traffic. \n  \nRoad to be Closed: Eastbound lane of the N63 Athlone Rd\, Longford from Ballymacormack crossroads to Townspark (Entrance to SuperValu) \nHours of Closure:  8.30am – 4pm \nAlternative Routes: From Ballymahon/Killashee – Traffic to divert via the R397 & the L-1127 at Ballymacormack. Westbound traffic (from Longford town) will proceed with traffic management in place. Delays can be expected. \n\nRoad to be Closed:        L-3001-0 Lisbrack Road and R198 Battery Road \nHours of Closure:   8.30am – 4pm \n  \n(On completion of the event\, roads may open when safe to allow access\, which could be in advance of advertised time) \nIn the interest of road safety you are requested to follow diversions and heed all signs.
URL:https://visitlongford.ie/event/longford-marathon/
LOCATION:Longford\, St John's Church\, Battery Road\,\, Longford\, Longford\, N39KP59\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Festival & Events,What's on
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