The Ard Éireann Festival 2013 takes place on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July.

Saturday 27th July – Meeting point, MDA car park, Mountmellick at 10am

The first even for The Ard Éireann Festival is a guided bus trip around the picturesque Slieve Bloom Mountain region, its towns and villages with story telling about each area. The bus will depart from the MDA car park in Mountmellick at 10am and return at 4pm.

Sunday 28th July – Meeting point, Poets Cottage, Camross at 11am

Family friendly walk to the top of Ard Éireann, followed by refreshments and a ceilí (one of the highest in Ireland & possibly the world, to celebrate the imminent harvest this year).

We are inviting all people from home & abroad, especially those who have connections to the towns and villages surrounding the Slieve Blooms. Mountmellick, Rosenallis, Clonaslee, Cadamstown, Kinnity, Roscrea, Camross, Castletown, Ballaghmore and Mountrath.

A thoroughly enjoyable weekend for people of all ages. The total cost for this two-day Gathering event is just  €10. This includes the guided bus tour, the guided walk, refreshments and ceilí. For further information and to book your place for The Ard Éireann Festival fill out the form below!