That Beats Banagher Festival 2023

26th & 27th July 2025

Demonstration

Ongoing

Iron Ore Smelting

Banagher Banagher

Following the huge success of last year’s Iron Ore Smelting demonstrations Paul Rondelez is back with more experts to teach and demonstrate during That Beats Banagher Festival 2024! In 2023, as part of the That Beats Banagher Festival, some of this ore was smelted into iron. This year will see several furnaces pumping out true Banagher iron. The Furnace Festival takes place next to the amazing blacksmiths of Forged in Ireland who demonstrate the skills involved in modern forging. Click image to read more.

Straw Weaving Demo with Padraig Larkin

Barrack Yard Banagher

Enjoy watching Padraig Larkin using ancient Irish straw-making techniques to make baskets and other items of interest. The demo will be free and available for everyone to view.

Battle of the Blacksmiths

Banagher Banagher

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.

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