- Harry Clarke window
- Abbé Edgeworth's birthplace
- Oliver Goldsmith's residence during his school time
- Oscar Wilde's sister - Isola Wilde's grave
- 1840s schoolhouse
Edgeworthstown has a rich heritage, drawn from its association with the famous Edgeworth family and many more historical figures. With our guided walks we offer you an opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Maria Edgeworth and her family, Oliver Goldsmith, Sir Walter Scott, William Wordsworth and Oscar Wilde.
ONLINE Booking available for groups of 10+ people.
Larg Group discounts apply. Contact us here.
Individual travellers: please contact us and request a tour per email or phone. Contact us here.
Meeting point is at the Maria Edgeworth Centre
The tour will bring you to the following landmarks
St. Mary's Church, the Manor (Edgeworth family home), - Walled Garden, - the Rectory, - St. John's Church & Graveyard, - finishing with a visit to the Maria Edgeworth Centre
Starting point is at the Maria Edgeworth Centre where your guide will meet you. We ask that people be there 15 minutes before the tour starts and check in at the reception building.
The guided walking tour finishes at the Maria Edgeworth Centre.
Comfortable footwear and weather wear recommended.
There are several possibilities:
1. at the Maria Edgeworth Centre
2. across the road from the Maria Edgeworth Centre at "the Green" (bus parking available)
3. at the back of the library (bus parking available)
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