- Longford Summer Festival, Longford Town (Main Street area) (23–26 June): A lively four-day community festival returning to the town centre with top live music acts, family entertainment, street performances, and a packed programme of activities suitable for all ages.
- Longford Agricultural Show, Enybegs (Sunday 5 July): A traditional family-oriented agricultural show featuring livestock competitions, equestrian events, trade stands, local produce displays, vintage exhibits, and rural entertainment in a scenic setting.
- Oliver Goldsmith Festival (late May–early June, with possible related events or extensions): A long-standing literary festival celebrating the life and works of the renowned Longford-born author, with lectures, readings, literary tours of “Goldsmith Country,” workshops, and cultural activities.
Other recurring or smaller events include traditional music sessions, local markets, outdoor activities, and community gatherings, plus National Heritage Week activities in mid-August with heritage tours and talks. Longford’s central location makes it easy to access larger festivals in neighbouring counties. Dates can vary slightly; check official sources such as Longford.ie, Longford County Council, or Discover Ireland for the latest programmes, tickets, and updates.
Annual & recurring festivals
County Longford offers a varied annual festival calendar, highlighting local culture, history, and arts.
- Longford Lights (February): A major community light festival in Longford Town featuring, art, and parades.
- Granard Booktown Festival (April): A literature-focused event with book fairs and author readings in Granard.
- Maria Edgeworth Literary Festival (May): Celebrates the author’s legacy through workshops and family activities in Edgeworthstown.
- W.A.L. – Walk Arts Longford (May): A street festival showcasing performance art, music, and poetry.
- Bealtaine Festival (May): Nationwide celebration of creativity for older adults, with local library events.
- Goldsmith International Literary Festival (June): A long-running event honoring Oliver Goldsmith in Ballymahon/Abbeyshrule.
- Longford Vintage Show and Family Fun Day (June): A community event featuring vintage vehicles and entertainment.
- Longford Agricultural Show (July): Historic show in Enybegs with livestock, showjumping, and family fun.
- Longford Summer Festival (July): Music festival featuring Irish artists in Longford Town.
- Ballinamuck Olde Fair Day (July): Traditional fair with a parade and local music.
- Marquee in Drumlish (August): Country music festival featuring popular Irish acts.
- Culture Night (September): Free cultural events and performances across the county.
- Dead of Night Festival (October): Folklore and theatre-focused Halloween events.
- Longford Set Dancing Weekend (November): Traditional dance event held in Longford Town.
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