Get ready for two days of sparks, skill, and serious craic at Steel Bangers 2025!
Hosted in the covered Ennis Market Building this is a celebration of blacksmithing and traditional crafts you won’t want to miss.
Other Crafts & Makers
Alongside the clang of hammer on steel, meet talented makers including basket weavers, potters, pole wood turners, and more.
Join the Fun
Blacksmithing challenges: nails, belt buckles, knife blades, arrowheads, and more
The legendary National Blacksmith Game – nail driving competition (open to everyone… sober or otherwise)
A chance to learn, share, and connect with fellow makers
Extras
Camping with toilets available at Ciara House (15 minutes away - Newmarket on Fergus - Eircode V95H9C0)
Just bring your own tools, steel, and coal – and be ready to work and laugh!
Last year was a blast – this year will be even better.
Come for the craft, stay for the craic.