Events · Co. Longford
Events in Longford: what's on this week and ahead
Festivals, markets, gigs and family days out in Co. Longford, grouped by week. Refreshed weekly from official listings.
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Week of 5-11 October
10Oct
You'll learn how to create hand-dipped taper candles, rolled beeswax candles, and small moulded candles to take home. Weather permitting, guests will also enjoy a…
10Oct
A favourite seasonal outing for families, the experience offers plenty of opportunities for photographs, exploring the farm and making lasting memories together.…
Week of 12-18 October
15Oct
BTG presents John B. Keane’s hilarious and poignant comedy The Chastitute, co-directed by Charlie McGuinness and Ollie Kenny and dedicated to the memory of the late,…
16Oct
Explore how our high streets, local shops, and shopping habits have evolved over the years while reminiscing about the stores and traditions that shaped our…
17Oct
Learn how our ancestors marked the end of the harvest and welcomed the darker half of the year through customs, games and protective rituals. Create your own…
17Oct
You Will Enjoy: A glass of warmed Cloughan Farm Apple Punch & Canapés on arrival. Fruit pressing, pasteurising and preserving guided by Fiona in the kitchen…
Week of 19-25 October
20Oct
Set on Valentia Island in 1866 during the laying of the Transatlantic Cable — known as the “Eighth Wonder of the World” — the play unfolds as a poignant story of…
23Oct
The festival transforms the town, with events happening throughout the day and into the evening. From family activities at Halloween HQ in Pig Market Lane to live…
23Oct
As part of Home of Halloween’s ‘Samhain in the Heartlands’ festival, join host Olga Aughey and guests for a special Longford edition of Haunted Westmeath Podcast.…
23Oct
A performance full of movement, rhythm and beautiful chaos for children and grown-ups who can’t keep still. FLIP is virtuoso dance for young audiences (Junior Infants…
24Oct
Children are invited to paint their own miniature hero before setting out on a tabletop adventure inspired by Irish folklore, harvest traditions, and the stories of…
24Oct
Aindrais de Staic return with his distinctive mix of storytelling, music, comedy and spoken word to Lyon's Bar, Longford, alongside The Latchikos, whose lively blend…
24Oct
As you explore the town's streets, Seán will share tales of local folklore, mysterious happenings, forgotten characters and stories that have been passed down through…
25Oct
Join us for this poetry book launch that is sure to inspire you and encourage your love for this time of year even more. Ireland really does shine at this time of…
25Oct
Part of Samhain in the Heartlands and Ireland Home of Halloween. Suitable for adults and children aged 10 and over. Tickets €5 Duration: Approx. 60 minutes Outdoor…
25Oct
Boys from the Black Stuff, featuring Cronin and Andy Nolan. A Shane MacGowan Tribute with Special Guest Mundy Boys from the Black Stuff bring the legendary songs of…
Week of 26 October to 1 November
26Oct
From the 26th October - 30th October with multiple sessions each evening, this immersive, haunting experience will take visitors deep into the mythical world,…
26Oct
Families are invited to enjoy our Children's Samhain Scavenger Hunt from the 26th of October - 30th of October with multiple sessions each day! An exciting & chilling…
27Oct
Set against the backdrop of Ireland's largest Iron Age bog road, this special Home of Halloween event will offer an opportunity to experience one of the country's…
28Oct
A terrible plague spreads across the land, threatening to ruin the harvest and plunge Ireland into famine. The kingdom's greatest hope rests with a handful of…
29Oct
Drop in and enjoy a packed programme of creative activities and live entertainment, including arts and crafts, face painting, storytelling, music, and the…
29Oct
Questions will be based on spooky literature such as Bram Stokers Dracula and Mary Shelly's Frankenstein. This is fun for all the family. The trail will take you from…
29Oct
Where Witches - revealed to be the Bean Feasa, Bean Ghlúine and Bean Chointe - prophets, carers and healers, creators mothers and daughters, masked and unmasked,…
30Oct
Your experience begins at Cloughan Farm, where you will be warmly welcomed with morning tea and scones by your host, Fiona and alongside local guide Kathryn Keenan.…
30Oct
This special Halloween celebration promises a vibrant evening of local crafts, artisan food, entertainment and festive fun for all ages, making it a must visit…
31Oct
Inspired by the traditions of Samhain, this spectacular outdoor event brings together local artists, performers and community groups in a vibrant celebration of…
31Oct
Created by the dedicated volunteers of Ballinamuck Foróige Juniors, the event offers a fun-filled Halloween adventure for families, friends and thrill-seekers alike.…
Week of 2-8 November
4Nov
The menu for this Spirit of Samhain feast will focus on locally produced food and drink, with Inis Clothrinn Droimeann Beef and other local and seasonal food, paired…
6Nov
A rural Irish family gathers to celebrate a birthday, but tensions quickly rise when they confront one sister’s relationship with a refugee. Fierce, funny and…
6Nov
This October, step beyond the veil and join us for The Last Wake at Doory Hall Demense - an immersive Halloween experience unlike any other. Set within the haunting…
7Nov
In Indian tradition, it symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. Homes and places of worship are illuminated with lamps and diyas, signifying the transition…
8Nov
Gerry Guthrie can’t remember a time in his life when he didn’t long to be a musician and singer. The Mayo man has been fronting his own 5-piece touring band since…
Event data from Fáilte Ireland Open Data (CC BY 4.0), refreshed weekly. Last updated 12 October 2026. Details can change; check the organiser link before travelling.
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