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Shirley Valentine

◷ Sat 14 Nov 2026 · 8pm start; end time approximate

A performance of the stage comedy Shirley Valentine.

Location
Longford Town
Venue
Backstage Theatre
Checked
2026-10-17

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2OCT

Festival · County Longford

Samhain in the Heartlands

Fri 2 Oct 2026 – Sun 8 Nov 2026 · Programme times vary

A programme of seasonal folklore, cultural activities and Halloween events across Longford and neighbouring areas.

Various locationsEvent details →
6NOV

Arts & culture · Longford Town

Adrift

Fri 6 Nov 2026 – Sat 7 Nov 2026 · 8pm each night; end time approximate

A contemporary theatre production performed at Backstage Theatre on two evenings.

Backstage TheatreEvent details →
8NOV

Arts & culture · Longford Town

Gerry Guthrie in Concert

Sun 8 Nov 2026 · 8pm start; end time approximate

Live music from Gerry Guthrie on his nationwide concert tour.

Backstage TheatreEvent details →
14NOV

Arts & culture · Longford Town

Shirley Valentine

Sat 14 Nov 2026 · 8pm start; end time approximate

A performance of the stage comedy Shirley Valentine.

Backstage TheatreEvent details →
18NOV

Arts & culture · Longford Town

Longford Variety Show — Music & Memories

Wed 18 Nov 2026 – Sat 21 Nov 2026 · 7:30pm evening shows; Saturday matinee

ROLL THE TAPE… TURN UP THE VOLUME… AND GET READY TO GO BACK IN TIME! “I’ll be back…” And so will the 80s… with a vengeance! “I feel the need… […]

Backstage TheatreEvent details →
26NOV

Arts & culture · Longford Town

The Bartered Bride

Thu 26 Nov 2026 · 8pm start; end time approximate

Irish National Opera brings the comic opera The Bartered Bride to Longford.

Backstage TheatreEvent details →
29NOV

Community · Longford Town

Longford Christmas Lights Switch On

Sun 29 Nov 2026 · Time to be confirmed

Lighting Up the Festive Season in LongfordThe Longford Christmas Lights Switch On marks the beginning of the festive season with music, entertainment, family activities and seasonal celebrations in the town […]

Longford Town centreEvent details →

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