- Longford Marathon (30 August, Longford Town): The annual marathon (with half marathon, ultra, relay, and 5K options) starts and finishes in Longford Town, taking runners through scenic rural roads and town areas. It attracts participants of all levels for a challenging yet rewarding day.
- National Heritage Week in Longford (15–23 August) includes walks, talks, exhibitions, and local heritage activities across the county. Smaller community music sessions, markets, and family events often occur throughout the month. Check longford.ie or local tourism sources for 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.
- National Heritage Week in Longford (third week in August) features walks, talks, exhibitions, and activities across the county.
- 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.
- The International Farrell Clan Rally of the Farrells is held every four years in County Longford, with the most recent 10th international gathering having just occurred from July 20 to July 24, 2026. The next major quadrennial international clan rally is scheduled for 2030
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