Banagher’s 12th Summer Festival on July 26th & 27th, 2025
Banagher is gearing up to host its 12th summer festival on the 26th & 27th July 2025. The two-day event promises to be packed with an array of activities and events for people of all ages.

What to Expect
A highlight of the festival this year will be Banagher’s Fire Festival, where Forged in Ireland and the Furnace Festival merge to share amazing blacksmithing and smelting skills with the public. Up to 40 blacksmiths will come to Banagher on Saturday and Sunday, providing a series of demonstrations and competitions of various aspects of their craft under the banner Forged in Ireland. Iron smelting workshops and demonstrations will also be held over the weekend, alongside the blacksmithing events. The public will have the opportunity to experience the demonstrations and take part in the workshops themselves.

Main Attractions
Forging competitions to win the prestigious ‘Golden Anvil’
Engaging demonstrations & Workshops Don’t miss this opportunity to witness mastery of the blacksmithing craft and join in the festivities at the ‘That Beats Banagher Festival’.

To learn more about the Banagher summer festival and plan your visit, please keep an eye on the events section of the website.