- Abbott Longford Marathon (30 August 2026): The friendly marathon in the heart of Ireland, including full marathon, half-marathon, ultra, relay, and 5K options, starting and finishing in Longford Town with scenic rural routes.
- Camlin Keys Piano Festival (throughout May): A month-long celebration of piano music across Longford venues, featuring recitals, workshops, and performances highlighting classical and contemporary works.
- County Longford features annual literary, music, light, and seasonal festivals tied to its cultural heritage and community spirit; several are longstanding traditions with 2026 dates and details subject to final confirmation.
- Dead of Night Halloween Festival (typically late October): A spooky Samhain celebration with fire and shadows processions, street performances, family events, and a spectacular bonfire finale in Longford Town and surrounding areas.
- Edgeworth Literary Festival (likely May, Edgeworthstown): An annual event celebrating literary heritage with workshops, readings, and family activities focused on Maria Edgeworth and related authors.
- Goldsmith International Literary Festival (typically early June): An annual event paying homage to poet and novelist Oliver Goldsmith with commissioned performances, readings, workshops, poetry competitions, and cultural activities in various county locations.
- Granard Booktown Festival (typically mid-April): A literary celebration in Granard with book fairs, author readings, discussions, and events honouring the town’s historic connection to literature and storytelling.
- Longford Lights Festival (19–22 February, Longford Town): Ireland’s largest community-based light festival returns for its fourth and final year, featuring illuminated art installations, performances, a nighttime bicycle parade around Connolly Barracks and town locations and community-created lanterns for a magical winter spectacle.
- Marquee in Drumlish Festival (likely August, Drumlish): A multi-day country music event featuring Irish artists, live performances, and family entertainment in a marquee setting.
- Royal Canal Run Longford (25 April 2026): A popular running event along the scenic Royal Canal offering marathon, half-marathon, and 10km distances on a flat, fast course suitable for all levels.
- St Patrick’s Day Celebrations (around 17 March, county-wide including Longford Town and Ballymahon): Parades, music, and community events honouring Ireland’s patron saint with local floats and festivities in multiple towns.
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