A galaxy of top flight comedians, including some of the biggest names in the business, will be making their way to Drogheda in March to take part in the first ever Drogheda Comedy Festival.
The festival will be launched at 6pm tomorrow evening, Thursday 1st February, at the Loom Bar at The Weavers in West Street, with hugely popular comedians Karl Spain, Gunther Grun and a host of local dignitaries and surprise guests in attendance, to announce the line up of the Drogheda Comedy Festival which is taking place across a number of venues from March 8th – 10th, 2024.
Featuring a fantastic line up of some of the finest comics in the country, including Jason Byrne, Deirdre O’Kane, David McSavage, John Colleary, Emma Doran, Tony Cantwell, Shane Daniel Byrne, Joe Rooney and many more.
This three-day event is a celebration of laughter, culture, and community, and is sure to become a highlight of Drogheda’s cultural calendar. With such a diverse lineup of established and up-and-coming acts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy with reasonable ticket prices designed to fill every venue.
Louth County Council Night Time Economy Advisor, Mark Davies said: ‘I’d like to welcome everyone to the very first Drogheda Comedy Festival. Clear your calendar from 8th -10th March and get ready to celebrate a great weekend of laughter and entertainment in the heart of Drogheda!’
Trevor Connolly, LOVE Drogheda said: ‘We are delighted to sponsor the inaugural Drogheda Comedy Festival and look forward to welcoming some of Irelands top comedians to a great variety of venues in the town with both large and small intimate gigs there should be a show to suit everyone! I would encourage everyone to get online to www.droghedacomedyfestival.ie and book early.’
All are welcome at the Loom at 6pm on Thursday 1st February when the full festival line up will be announced.
Drogheda Comedy Festival is supported by Louth County Council and LOVE Drogheda BIDS in partnership with venues/bars across Drogheda including, Weavers, The Punt, Nellys, Droichead Arts Centre, The Cresent Venue, Odd Molly’s, The D Hotel, The Barbican, McHugh’s and the TLT.
For more information and tickets see: www.droghedacomedyfestival.ie/
