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What a wonderful weekend!
Scéalta Beo - the first storytelling festival in the MidlandsSaturday started at 12pm with John Wilmott and Claire Roche of Bards in the Woods. John told stories of the Dagda, the forming of the...
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Ardagh Fright Fest one week away!
We are delighted to announce the full line-up for Ardagh Fright Fest which runs from the 27th October to 3rd November this year and promises to be more exciting than ever. Thanks as always to the...
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Contact us to look around or book a group tour
We operate with limited opening hours in December and January. We are there most days at some point for groups or meetings, but if you want to view the heritage exhibition or browse in the craft shop...
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New walk on Brí Leith
Thanks to Longford Tourism and the Towns and Villages 2017 the walk on Brí Leith, Ardagh Mountain has been upgraded and completed. You can read more about it here.
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Contact us to arrange your guided tour or heritage workshop for yourself, a group or your school. Click on the links above for more details. Here's a snippet of what we do:
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Celebrating Brigid and Ardagh
This article was originally published by Ann Gerety Smyth here in 2017and featured in the Longford Leader that year.St. Brigid and LongfordHere we are at another 1stFebruary, St. Brigid’s Day, the...
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Annual Bilberry Walk in July
Join Creative Ardagh in conjunction with Cruthú Arts Festival and funded by Creative Ireland – Longford, on Sunday 28th July for the Annual Bilberry Walk. As usual we will be meeting at 11am at the GAA...
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Full day workshop with Lora O'Brien on 1st June
All Day Workshop Event with native Irish Draoí, Lora O'Brien, in County Longford on Saturday 1st June 2019. Take your Irish Paganism Step by Step; covering the main topics you need to get...
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The signs have arrived, are they at the right trees?
Lots of you have noticed that the Ardagh Tree Fairy signs have arrived in the Neighbourhood Park and on the Brí Leith Walk in the last few weeks. Well done to those of you who already let us know that...
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Watch out for full details of Ardagh Fright Fest coming soon.
Ardagh Fright Fest returns at the end of October with a full line up of Spooktacular events as usual. Ardagh School of Witchcraft and Wizardry will return for Year 9 along with the popular TY...
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We are delighted to be hosting workshops for Maths Week again this year. Our Weights and Balance workshop will be available for schools and other groups from Monday 14th to Friday 18th October.This...
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Here's a snippet from the TY visits during the week. Thanks to Nathan Sheridan for this video and to Shelley Corcoran and Longford Arts Office for arranging it.Restoring the Balance is the theme of...
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St. Brigid's Cross Making
Join us for our annual St. Brigid's Cross Making Workshop at Ardagh Heritage and Creativity Centre on Sunday 26th at 12pm. €5pp, Tea and coffee included along with some stories about St. Brigid and her...
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Find us on the Heritage in Schools expert's panel
We are delighted to be able to announce that we are now registered experts on the Heritage in Schools panel. You can find out more about the scheme at www.heritageinschools.ie and you can view our...
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Creative Ardagh Craft Shop online
We are delighted to announce that our new Creative Ardagh Craft Shop website is now live and we are ready to take your orders on www.creativeardaghcraftshop.comPlease spread the word!Ardagh Heritage...
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Heritage Week 2020
Join Scéalta Beo and Creative Ardagh online for three days during National Heritage Week when we will show you all you need to explore your townland; delve into its history; take a walk; and look at...
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10th Anniversary event and plans for Heritage Week 2021
Fadó, fadó Midir was tasked by Eochaidh with creating a road over the bog. Eochaidh did not keep his end of the bargain and sent out a spy to watch the spectacle. Midir then built a deliberate fault in...
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Heritage in Schools bookings
We are delighted to now be taking bookings for visits to schools through the Heritage in Schools scheme. Between February and June Ann or Annette can come to your school and guide you and your students...
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Annual Bilberry Sunday walk
The annual Bilberry Sunday walk takes place on 31st July 2022 in association with Crúthu Arts Festival. Join us for some or all of the celebrations: 11amMeet at Ardagh GAA Pitch and follow our local...
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Joint event with Corlea for Heritage Week
Tochmarc Étaíne - The Wooing of Etain21 August, 12pm - 1pm & 3pm - 4pmA jointly hosted event by Creative Ardagh / Scealta Beo and Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre/OPW.An imaginative, humorous...
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Midir and Etain to visit Ardagh and Corlea
Link to the Midir and Etain Trail on Google EarthJoin us in Ardagh Heritage and Creativity Centre from 12 to 1pm and in Corlea Trackway Centre from 3 to 4pm on Sunday 21st for a fun-filled retelling...
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Heritage in Schools visits
Now taking bookings for visits to schools between September and December through the Heritage in Schools scheme: www.heritageinschools.ie. Ann or Annette can come to your school for one day, or if you...
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Pre-order Longford's Ancient Ways
We are delighted to announce that we are now taking pre-orders for our new book Longford's Ancient Ways. The book is a celebration of our county's mythology, folklore and biodiversity as we look at...
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Ancient Ways launch
We are delighted to announce a date for the launch of our book Longford's Ancient Ways, a celebration of the beauty and heritage of Longford through imagery, story, and lore. Celebrate the mythology,...
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Imbolc, Spring and St Brigid's Day greetings
Happy Brigid's Day.Here's a beautiful poem to reflect on by our very own Rose Moran who came to our Brigid's Cross and Weaving Workshop last Saturday and shared it with us. Imbolc Blessings.
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