Discover Edgeworth’s Telegraph
Sunday 3rd September
We happily invite guests to join us for a unique chance to observe the transmission of messages with the help of an optical telegraph between The Manor in Edgeworthstown and Tullynally Castle. An experiment Richard Lovell Edgeworth did already in 1794.
We politely ask to register on Eventbrite. Numbers are restricted to respect and ensure the smooth running of the private Nursing Home on site.
In fashion of the time, we also are hoping to create an early 19th century atmosphere. For booking – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/edgeworth-optical-telegraph-tickets-693277721327
Edgeworth Literary History Trail
20th August 2023
Booking is not necessary but appreciated. Bookings can be done by email – bookings@mariaedgeworthcenter.com
Edgeworthstown Tidy Towns Church Gate Collection 24th/25th June 2023
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The Maria Edgeworth Festival is taking place from the 4th to the 7th May. It’s a packed program,
Some events require booking (some are free, some are paid). Booking can be done via https://mariaedgeworthcenter.com/maria-edgeworth-literary-festival/maria-edgeworth-literary-festival-programme/
Today, June 27th 2020, we want to announce that the Maria Edgeworth Centre will reopen on Monday 6th July – open from 11.00AM – 3.00PM Monday – Friday. We hope to extend the hours from July 20th. The Maria Edgeworth Centre, due to its size has limited capacity so if possible book in advance.
You can reach us on our contact page on our web site https://edgeworthstown.net/v7/index.php/contact-page
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- by phone 043 6671801
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- or message us on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/edgeworthliterarytrail/
Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic and enjoy it in our adjoining park with its childrens’ playground.
The Maria Edgeworth Centre has four exhibits:-
1. The Edgeworth Story
2. Edgeworthstown and its role in the Primary School System (with exhibits)
3. The Edgeworth Portrait Gallery
4. ‘Scenes from a Disembodied Past’ – an exhibition by artist Bernard Canavan
Hand held audio devices will not be available, there will be an Open Broadcast presentation available in seven languages.
Prices are €5 for Adults —- €15 for Families
Children under 10 are free (accompanied by an adult)
For group rates contact us
A souvenir audio guide of Edgeworthstown & its History is available for the special price of €5.
Remember Covid-19 Restrictions Apply so please be understanding.
[vsel]Events across County Longford
Events in County Longford during December 2020
An application for planning permission was submitted to Longford County Council in August '15 for the new Community Library in Edgeworthstown.
The building is to be developed by Longford County Council on a site owned by Edgeworthstown Development Association in a joint venture between the two organisations.
The plans for the new library can be viewed at the county council offices, the county library and the Edgeworthstown Development Association’s offices at the Old School
house.
Funding of €1.25 million from the Department of the Environment and the Libraries Capital Investment Programme was announced in January '16.
Edgeworthstown Development Association will also unveil plans for a new streetscape in the town shortly.
It hopes that the library will be finished by 2017, the 250th anniversary of the birth of Maria Edgeworth and the 200th anniversary of the death of Richard Lovell Edgeworth.
Spring 2019 Update:
Funding of almost €1.3m has been allocated under the rural regeneration programme to deliver a new car park and create a new public realm plaza alongside the new public library.
Together with a new enterprise hub on the site of the former Ulster Bank, it will see almost €4m spent on the town in the coming year.
Work on the library site is now expected to commence by this Summer.
June 20th, 2019
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring, accompanied by The Minister for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief, Kevin Moran, turned the sod on the library site. The contractor, Adstone, will commence site works on Monday next for what is expected to be a 49 week construction period.
Minister Ring spoke about the cost of the project:
The Department of Rural and Community Development has approved funding of €2.4 million under its Library Capital Programme towards the overall €3.9 million cost of this project. The Libraries Capital Programme is approximately €29 million and supports a total of 19 projects.
Minister Ring commended the local development association for their fundraising efforts and praised them for having the initiative to purchase the site in the first place and subsequently donate it to the Longford county council, praise that was reiterated by Cathaoirleach Micheál Carrigy.
Minister Ring said, “I commend Edgeworthstown the Development Association for their initiative and fundraising effort to secure this property for the library.”
The Minister also acknowledged the role of Longford County Council staff and commended the collaboration between the Local Authority and the community that has brought Edgeworthstown Community Library to this stage. Minister Ring then commended Longford county council CEO Paddy Mahon for his work on the project and the continuous work of the county’s library staff.
Tenders have been issued for the ESB’s plans to underground all wires through the town and work on the interior of the business innovation hub at the former Ulster bank is being undertaken presently.
Well done Beatrice, keep it up!
Longford Person of the Year Award October 2019 – Beatrice Patterson being interviewd by Matrin Skelly
Longford Person of the Year Award October 2019 – Beatrice Patterson with Husband Lorne & Tidy Towns Colleagues
Longford Person of the Year Award October 2019 – Beatrice Patterson with C&D Colleagues
Edgeworthstown Tidy Towns
Newsletters
Edgeworthstown Tidy Towns Leaflet Covid 2020 (A4)
Edgeworthstown Tidy Towns Leaflet Autumn 2019 (A4)
Edgeworthstown Tidy Towns Leaflet Spring 2019
Litter Picks and Cleanups
Saturday afternoon and Wednesday evening work groups (weather depending):
Meet at The Edgeworth Hotel Wednesdays (during the Summer months) at 7.30p.m. and Saturdays at 2.00 p.m.
Sunday morning litter picks continue each Sunday morning.
Meet at 8.00 a.m. at The Edgeworth Hotel
Tidy Towns Spring Cleanup 2019 Poster
Edgeworthstown Tidy Towns Leaflet Spring 2019
Come and help make our town and surrounding areas a better place to live in
Our main work group meets outside the Edgeworth Hotel each Saturday afternoon at 2.00 p.m.
Contacts: Tom Dooley, Chairman 087 2405387 or John Cahill, Secretary cahilljohn23@gmail.com
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>I am Irish. How can I join?
Is Éireannach mé. Conas is féidir liom a bheith páirteach?
Buaileann ár bpríomhghrúpa oibre lasmuigh d’Óstán Edgeworth gach tráthnóna Dé Sathairn ag 2.00 p.m.
Teagmhálacha: Tom Dooley, Cathaoirleach 087 2405387 nó John Cahill, Rúnaí cahilljohn23@gmail.com
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I am Polish. How can I join?
Our main work group meets outside the Edgeworth Hotel each Saturday afternoon at 2.00 p.m.
Contacts: Tom Dooley, Chairman 087 2405387 or John Cahill, Secretary cahilljohn23@gmail.com
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Jestem Polakiem. Jak mogę dołączyć?
Nasza główna grupa robocza spotyka się poza hotelem Edgeworth w sobotnie popołudnie o godz. 2.00.
Kontakty: Tom Dooley, Przewodniczący 087 2405387 lub John Cahill, Sekretarz cahilljohn23@gmail.com
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I am Slovakian. How can I join?
Our main work group meets outside the Edgeworth Hotel each Saturday afternoon at 2.00 p.m.
Contacts: Tom Dooley, Chairman 087 2405387 or John Cahill, Secretary cahilljohn23@gmail.com
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Som slovenčina. Ako sa môžem pripojiť?
Naša hlavná pracovná skupina sa stretáva mimo hotela Edgeworth každú sobotu popoludní o 14.00 hod.
Kontakty: Tom Dooley, predseda 087 2405387 alebo John Cahill, tajomník cahilljohn23@gmail.com
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I am Czech. How can I join?
Our main work group meets outside the Edgeworth Hotel each Saturday afternoon at 2.00 p.m.
Contacts: Tom Dooley, Chairman 087 2405387 or John Cahill, Secretary cahilljohn23@gmail.com
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Naše hlavní pracovní skupina se schází mimo Edgeworth Hotel každou sobotu odpoledne ve 14:00.
Kontakty: Tom Dooley, předseda 087 2405387 nebo John Cahill, tajemník cahilljohn23@gmail.com
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I am Latvian. How can I join?
Our main work group meets outside the Edgeworth Hotel each Saturday afternoon at 2.00 p.m.
Contacts: Tom Dooley, Chairman 087 2405387 or John Cahill, Secretary cahilljohn23@gmail.com
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Esmu latviešu valoda. Kā es varu pievienoties?
Mūsu galvenā darba grupa tiekas ārpus viesnīcas Edgeworth Hotel katru sestdienu pēcpusdienā plkst. 14:00.
Kontakti: Tom Dooley, priekšsēdētājs 087 2405387 vai John Cahill, sekretārs cahilljohn23@gmail.com
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I am Lithuanian. How can I join?
Our main work group meets outside the Edgeworth Hotel each Saturday afternoon at 2.00 p.m.
Contacts: Tom Dooley, Chairman 087 2405387 or John Cahill, Secretary cahilljohn23@gmail.com
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Mūsų pagrindinė darbo grupė susitinka ne Edgeworth Hotel kiekvieną šeštadienio popietę, 14.00 val.
Kontaktai: Tom Dooley, pirmininkas 087 2405387 arba John Cahill, sekretorius cahilljohn23@gmail.com
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I am Russian. How can I join?
Our main work group meets outside the Edgeworth Hotel each Saturday afternoon at 2.00 p.m.
Contacts: Tom Dooley, Chairman 087 2405387 or John Cahill, Secretary cahilljohn23@gmail.com
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Я русский. Как я могу присоединиться?
Наша основная рабочая группа встречается за пределами отеля Edgeworth каждую субботу днем в 14:00.
Контакты: Том Дули, председатель 087 2405387 или Джон Кэхилл, секретарь cahilljohn23@gmail.com
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I am Portugeuse. How can I join?
Our main work group meets outside the Edgeworth Hotel each Saturday afternoon at 2.00 p.m.
Contacts: Tom Dooley, Chairman 087 2405387 or John Cahill, Secretary cahilljohn23@gmail.com
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Eu sou portugues. Como posso participar?
Nosso principal grupo de trabalho se encontra fora do Edgeworth Hotel todas as tardes de sábado às 14h00.
Contatos: Tom Dooley, Presidente 087 2405387 ou John Cahill, Secretário cahilljohn23@gmail.com
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Longford County Council do not currently collect rubbish from the cemetery. Any discarded rubbish piles up and quickly becomes unsightly. Bring a plastic bag for soil and old plants/flowers which you can compost at home and collect plant pots and give them to the gardeners at Our Lady’s Manor.
Many thanks.
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http://edgeworthstown.org
https://facebook.com/edgeworthstowntidytowns
After almost 6 decades (25 years have been sponsored by SuperValu), TidyTowns continues to go from strength to strength. The competition was designed to bring communities togrther in a spirit of neighbourly pride for the town in which they live. It celebrates the power of individuals within communities to effect positive and sustainable transformation; the power of a village or town to become a stronger community.
The results of the 2017 SuperValu TidyTowns Competition were announced on 24th September.
In this year’s Tidy Towns Competition we improved our marks in all categories:
Overall marks were 270, up from 263 in 2016, 253 in 2015 and 244 in 2014.
Many thanks to all who worked throughout the year to achieve this very positive result.
Our town has the potential to achieve much better and will be rewarded with much higher marks provided we have support and practical help from all members of our community. While most of the visible effort comes from a small group of Tidy Towns volunteers sometimes the efforts of an individual shines through. This short excerpt from the 2016 adjudicators report comments on how he/she found St. John’s school:
“Another stand out building is a school – St John’s Church of Ireland National School 1886. It is very well presented and belies its age. Large, well filled window boxes and flower containers at the base of the schoolhouse wall add lots of colour. Well tended roses and shrubs along the boundary wall add further colour. Space has also been found for trees. Recycling bin. School yard spotless. All neat and tidy. A very well preserved and presented part of Edgeworthstown’s built heritage.”
This is the result of Michael McCormack’s work and is an example of how one person’s efforts can make a difference.
If you have pride in the town you live in and would like us to achieve higher marks please contribute a small amount of your time to work with the Tidy Towns group for a few hours each week.
Litter picking – Weeding – Flower basket watering
Volunteers are badly needed and are always welcome
– contact Tom Dooley on 087-2405387.
Volunteers needed for Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning litter picking (and for Wednesday evening work groups during the Summer). Or organise a group to litter pick in your own street, road or housing estate?
Back in 2015 Gerry Lynn, Jimmy Connell and John McGerr discussed the idea of interviewing some members of the older generation of our parish with the idea of collecting their stories and memories.
The resulting videos below are interivews of local people reflecting on times past and how life has changed in and around Edgeworthstown. The interviews were conducted by Jimmy Connell and filmed by John McGerr (many thanks guys). More interviews will be added here as they are made available.
See also Facebook page EDGEWORTHSTOWN LIVES CLICK HERE
- Gertie McEnroe, Pound Street
CLICK HERE (running time 25 minutes)
Click HERE for the October 2017 show when Joe Mahon visited and explored Edgeworthstown
(courtesy Westway Film Productions Ltd.)
EDGEfest 2017 Honda 50 Challenge Motorhome Rally
EDGEfest ’17 Poster -Midlands Busking Festival
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EDGEfest ’17 Poster
EDGEfest 2017 Busking Competition – Juniors
EDGEfest 2017 Busking Competition – Juniors
EDGEfest 2017 Busking Competition – Juniors
EDGEfest 2017 Honda 50 Challenge
EDGEfest 2017 Honda 50 Challenge
EDGEfest 2017 Honda 50 Challenge
EDGEfest 2017 Honda 50 Challenge
EDGEfest 2017 Motorhomes
EDGEfest 2017 Motorhomes
EDGEfest 2017 Motorhomes
EDGEfest 2017 Motorhomes
Matt Farrell Heritage Hero 2017 and grandson, 10 years old Jamie Penrose
The Heritage Council’s Heritage Hero Award celebrates someone who has made an outstanding contribution to the protection and promotion of heritage in Ireland. This year 86 individuals were nominated.
Ireland’s Heritage Hero, Matt, established Edgeworthstown District Development Association and the Edgeworth Society in 1994. Recently he has been the driving force behind the Edgeworth Heritage project which involved the establishment of the Edgeworth Heritage and Literary trail which takes in Edgeworthstown House and Walled Garden, St John’s Rectory with its Wilde and Goldsmith connections and St John’s Graveyard and Church.
Other projects include the development of The Fair Green and The Old Schoolhouse which function todays for training and education purposes and continues the example set by Richard Lovell Egeworth and Maria Edgeworth.
Well done Matt in achieving this national recognition of your efforts over many years.