The National Famine Commemoration 2024 takes place at The Green, Edgeworthstown, County Longford, on Sunday, 19 May, 12 - 1pm. This is the State commemoration of the Great Famine (1845-52). Longford County Council is delighted to have been awarded the holding of the event, which is led by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. Edgeworthstown was the home of Maria Edgeworth (1768-1849), renowned author and educationalist, who was heavily involved in famine relief in the area.

Getting Here: Edgeworthstown sits on the main N4 national route and is also fully serviced by public transport. 
Bus Éireann services Edgeworthstown via the following routes: Ballina to Dublin - Route 22, Dublin to Sligo - Route 23, & Athlone to Granard - Route 466. You can find information on Irish Rail train times by clicking here. (Please note the station is 20 minutes walk from the event).

Guests are asked to arrive at The Green, Edgeworthstown between 11:00am and 11:20am.

Parking: Car parking facilities are located in various locations throughout the town and stewards will be on hand to assist you during your visit. You can see these locations by clicking here.

Refreshments & Facilities: Local food and drink providers are located close to the event with light post event refreshments provided in Edgeworthstown Library and CO:WORX.

Discover Longford: For more information including accommodation, food and drink, and things to do visit www.longford.ie. For maps and brochures on County Longford see here.

Further Information: Visit www.longfordlibrary.ie  www.longfordcoco.ie  www.irishfamine.ie