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Research Project to mark Longford family's place in global history of telecommunications

The Maria Edgeworth Centre in Edgeworthstown, County Longford is set to benefit from the €590,000 Research Project Grant awarded to Dr. Joanna Wharton for her research in telecommunications in the Georgian era. The Edgeworth family from Longford ...

24 Oct 2024 at 18:33

Longford Town

Longford centre acquires collection of letters: irishness and Jewishness reconnect after 200 years

The Maria Edgeworth Centre has recently taken possession of an extraordinary piece of literary history. In the first decade of the nineteenth century a remarkable occurrence took place in a small North Carolina town Warrenton. A Jewish merchant ...

23 Mar 2024 at 13:33

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Launch of unique book in Edgeworthstown library

Edgeworthstown has a rich literary history and heritage. One of its most famous authors was Maria Edgeworth - a pioneer in Children’s Literature. The town is also the place where Oliver Goldsmith received his classical education. Contemporary ...

25 Nov 2023 at 10:33

Local News

Rich and diverse programme on offer for Longford cultural festival

The rich and diverse programme on offer as part of the Maria Edgeworth Festival celebrations encompasses many aspects of literature and arts. One eagerly anticipated event will be Dr Richard Hogan, the renowned psychotherapist, who will talk ...

07 May 2024 at 15:33

Newsletter LongfordLive

Fantastic line up for Longford literary Festival

Once again the arts community of Edgeworthstown are pulling out all the stops to celebrate the renowned novelist Maria Edgeworth. The three-day Maria Edgeworth Festival is packed with an array of captivating workshops, enchanting readings ...

05 May 2024 at 12:33

Local News

Research project to mark Longford family's place in global history of telecommunication

The Maria Edgeworth Centre in Edgeworthstown is set to benefit from the €590,000 Research Project Grant awarded to Dr Joanna Wharton for her research in telecommunications in the Georgian era. The Edgeworth family played a critical role ...

31 Oct 2024 at 11:33

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Maria Edgeworth Festival returns to Longford with stellar events programme

The Maria Edgeworth Festival committee are delighted to announce patrons will once again be able to attend in person. It has been a difficult few years for everyone so it is great to be back. The festival committee have put together a ...

05 May 2022 at 11:33

Longford Live

Disappointment for local group as Longford novelist Maria Edgeworth’s letters sell for over £8,000 at auction today

A small collection of letters signed by celebrated 18th century Anglo-Irish novelist Maria Edgeworth sold for over £8,000 sterling at an auction today. The letters were expected to make over £1,000. The Marie Edgeworth Centre based ...

15 Nov 2023 at 12:33

Longford Live

German tour operators visit to Longford and Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands offers promotional opportunity

Six leading German tour operators are exploring Longford and Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands this week, as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. The group’s action-packed itinerary included cycling with Ballymahon Greenway ...

16 Sept 2024 at 10:33

Arts & Entertainment

Longford literary followers to descend on Edgeworthstown for upcoming Maria Edgeworth Festival

Edgeworthstown will once again be the venue for the Maria Edgeworth Festival of Literature & Arts which will run from May 4-7. In keeping with previous stagings, there will be something for everyone with readings, music, ...

20 Apr 2023 at 13:33

Local News

Longford Arts: Memorable festival in Edgeworthstown

Longford's vibrant arts community were out in force at the weekend as the Maria Edgeworth Festival of Literature & Arts attracted revellers from right across the country to a number of events. From the inspiring opening ...

19 May 2024 at 16:33

Local News

Historic acquisition: Longford centre acquires 'exceptionally rare' Honora Edgeworth Medallion

The Maria Edgeworth Visitor Centre & Museum in Edgeworthstown is thrilled to announce a significant addition to its collection — the Honora Edgeworth medallion. This exquisite piece, designed by the renowned British ...

07 Sept 2024 at 13:33

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