Get ready for an unforgettable experience in Banagher!

Following the huge success of last year’s Blacksmithing Demonstration with James O’Connor, a master of traditional blacksmithing, and Forged in Ireland, we’re bringing them back with a bang! This year they will host a variety of skilled blacksmiths and traditional craft experts from all over for a jam-packed weekend filled with the art of forging, blacksmithing skills, competitions, and much more.

Schedule:

Time: Welcoming the public from 10 am

Location: The Barrack Yard, Banagher

Saturday, July 26th  – Open to the Public (10:00 am – 5:00 pm)

11:00am – 2:00pm
Battle of the Blacksmiths!
Watch Ireland’s blacksmiths go head-to-head in a series of five fast-paced challenges to win the Golden Anvil

2:oopm – 4:00 pm
Chopping Competition – strength, accuracy, and a few flying chips!

4:30 pm
Battle of the Blacksmiths awards presentation

5:00 pm
Michael Budd Talk – at Crank House

6:00 pm
Irish Artist Blacksmiths Association (IABA) AGM