festivals and fairs longford

A chance to explore Lough Ree and its environs. Environmental, Heritage and Arts programme. This is a unique event held in Lanesboro from 1st to the 8th July 07, which is our 10th anniversary. The remit is to increase awareness of our environment through field trips, seminars, art events etc. Class room in the wild....

This fun filled family festival runs for 2 days in Lanesboro , Ballyleague, sponsored by Bord Na Mona. The festival celebrates the importance of water and music and various activities for children concluding with Fireworks. An event not to be missed....

A celebration of Irish traditional and American blue grass music, highlighting the cultural connections between them, named in memory of Irish Banjo player featuring master class workshops , street and pub sessions, feature concerts....

Aisling is a week long festival which aims to bring art in all its forms to the children of Longford. Each year the festival has provided up to ten performances from professional artists in varying art forms such as drama, dance and music....

This festival takes place in Granard, Co. Longford, a focal point of the northern midlands where the provinces of Leinster, Ulster and Connaught all converge, where history and literature, tragedy and triumph are all woven together.
Longford takes its name from the ancient stronghold of the O'Farrell family (Long Fort - Fort of the O'Farrells). Bordered to the West by the majestic River Shannon, Longford is a county of rolling plains and picturesque stretches of water. The highest pint of...

For the best in Irish Music and American Bluegrass you wouldn’t be better treated than to go to the Johnny Keenan Banjo festival that is on every year during mid September. There are numerous jams, sessions, and concerts over the weekend as well as some busking. You can wander the streets or head to the Market Square stage or head to a selection of pubs to get your fix or Irish or Bluegrass music....