As we get ever closer to Timahoe Heritage Festival 2025, the excitement continues to build — and we’re thrilled to unveil some of the incredible experiences already confirmed for this year’s festival, taking place May 31st & June 1st in the heart of Co. Laois.
This year’s event is shaping up to be our biggest and most immersive yet, with a dazzling lineup of historical re-enactors, hands-on workshops, thrilling combat displays, and fascinating living history encampments. And remember — many of the warriors, craftspeople, and performers you’ll meet are seasoned film and television extras, having appeared in productions such as Vikings, Valhalla, Game of Thrones, and How to Train Your Dragon.
Here’s just a taste of what you can expect:

🗡Epic Viking & Medieval Combat

Fragarach Armoured Combat return with their crowd-favourite, full-contact medieval battles.
Golden Ravens – local Viking warriors ready for action!
Ulfhednar Hird Ireland – Polish fight & living history group, with several film and TV veterans.
Dubh Linn Ostmen – a Dublin-based Viking and living history group.
Magnus Viking Association – Living History Group from the Ballydugan Medieval Settlement

Prepare for the Defenders of the Tower Bridge battle to kick things off in the main arena — a dramatic fight to protect the heritage centre bridge from Viking invaders!
Also featuring:
Fully armoured combat displays
Public Viking silly games in the village
Viking court drama – with audience participation