Lughnasa Weekend at Navan Centre and Fort

What to Expect

Three days of Celtic heritage programming mark the ancient harvest festival of Lughnasadh at Emain Macha. Tuesday evening opens with “Tales of the Past” - an evening of myth, music and fire-cooked food on the hillfort. Wednesday afternoon offers “Games of the Past” - family activities drawing on ancient Irish pastimes. Sunday closes the weekend with a Fused Glass Ogham Experience, a craft workshop creating glass art inspired by the ancient Irish Ogham script. The site itself is one of Ireland’s most significant prehistoric monuments, the legendary seat of the Ulster Kings.

Good to Know

• 4 to 6 August 2026; “Tales of the Past” on 4 August (evening), “Games of the Past” on 5 August (afternoon), Fused Glass Ogham on 6 August.

• Tickets required; book via visitarmagh.com or the Navan Centre website.

• Family-friendly across all three days; Fused Glass workshop may have minimum age - check at booking.

• Navan Fort is a scheduled monument and UNESCO Tentative World Heritage Site.

Getting There

Navan Centre and Fort is 3 km west of Armagh on the Killylea Road (BT60 4LD). Free parking available on site.