Date: 25th – 27th of July 2025

Location: Banagher, County Offaly

About: Forged in Ireland visit the ‘That Beats Banagher Festival’ for the third year to show off traditional blacksmith skills, smelt local bog iron and host the annual ‘Battle of the Blacksmiths.’ With forging competitions for the coveted ‘Golden Anvil,’ displays and demonstrates, stalls & much more happening in the picturesque town of Banagher. This is one of our favourite events of the year. Camping is also available – so come for the whole weekend ! The ‘That Beats Banagher Festival’ festival has lots to offer and visitors to the town can dip their toes into the water, and take advantage of some of the fantastic water activities on offer like; canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding. There’s also great food, heritage and craft events.

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