FRANCIS LEDWIDGE MUSEUM AND WAR MEMORIAL CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

Francis Ledwidge Museum & War Memorial Centre Company Limited by Guarantee is a cultural organisation dedicated to preserving and celebrating the legacy of the Irish poet-soldier Francis Ledwidge, "the Poet of the Blackbird". Based in the tranquil village of Slane, County Meath, the museum occupies the poet's birthplace and showcases original letters, manuscripts, memorabilia and a series of wall-panel displays that trace his life, his wartime service and his literary output.

The centre welcomes visitors seven days a week, offering guided tours, a peaceful garden and a specialist online bookshop where a range of publications-including the newly edited *Poems* and Ledwidge's *Complete Poems*-can be purchased. In addition to admission for individuals, families and groups, the museum runs occasional exhibitions, educational events and a structural-fund appeal to support its ongoing conservation work.

By providing an immersive, accessible experience of Ledwidge's poetry and the historical context of World War I, the museum serves scholars, students, tourists and anyone with an interest in Irish literature and heritage. It also offers employment opportunities for enthusiastic tour guides who wish to share this unique story with the public.