Category: Music
It’s Back! Youth Connect Fest 2026 Invites Drogheda Clubs and Services to Take Part!
Saturday, 7th February 2026, will once again host a showcase of activities for children and young people in Drogheda, organised by the SICAP Network of Youth Services for Drogheda. The event will take place from 2pm to 5pm at the Barbican Centre. Youth Connect Fest aims to link young people with the wide range of…
Spotlight on Irish Opera Brings The Morrigan to Life at Droichead Arts Centre
Opera and mythology came together in Drogheda over the weekend as Drogheda Classical Music presented A Spotlight on Irish Opera – The Making of The Morrigan at the Droichead Arts Centre on Saturday, 25 October. The event, held in partnership with the Lú Festival of Light, offered audiences a rare behind-the-scenes look at what it…
Lú Festival Bursts into Light as Drogheda Set to Welcome 40,000 Visitors
Drogheda is set to shine brighter than ever this Bank Holiday weekend as the Lú Festival of Light 2025 transforms the town into a live theatre of light, sound and storytelling. Running from Friday, 24 October to Bank Holiday Monday, 27 October, the festival is expected to attract around 40,000 visitors, bringing new life to…
Ardee Gears Up for the First Ever Ferdia Festival — A Celebration of Art, Music & Community
Ardee will come alive on Saturday, November 1st for the inaugural Ferdia Festival — a brand new, community-led celebration of arts, music, heritage, and creativity inspired by the spirit of Samhain and Halloween. Taking place across the town, the one-day festival will transform venues including St Mary’s Church, Ardee Library, Hatch’s Castle, the Dee Hub,…
RTE to Broadcast ‘The Mass of The Bells’ Live from Drogheda — A Major Cultural Milestone for the Town
Drogheda is set to take centre stage on RTE One this Sunday, 23rd November at 11am, as the national broadcaster airs the world premiere of The Mass of The Bells — a major new choral and orchestral composition by acclaimed Drogheda composer Michael Holohan, member of Aosdána. The live broadcast from St Peter’s Catholic Church,…
Voices Unite: Drogheda Hosts Welsh Choir for Spectacular Fundraising Concert
By Seamie Briscoe The magnificent reputation which Drogheda has built up over the years in Classical and Choral Music Recitals will be further enhanced when Morriston RFC, a top male choir from Wales, will visit Drogheda for a week to take in choral engagements in various parts of the country. During the time they will…
In a Surprising Turn of Events: Luke Combs Announced as 2026 Slane Castle Headliner
n a surprising twist that has caught many music fans off guard, American country superstar Luke Combs has been announced as the headline act for Slane Castle on Saturday, 18th July 2026, as part of his “My Kinda Saturday Night Tour.” While speculation in recent weeks pointed towards possible headliners such as U2 or Coldplay,…
Teddy McConnon Celebrated For A Lifetime of Song and Stage in Drogheda
By Seamie Briscoe Teddy McConnon’s contribution to entertainment in his home town of Drogheda, and indeed beyond, has been immense for over 70 years. His recent ‘retirement’ from the Drogheda Male Voice Choir prompted his fellow choristers to honour him in the company of his family at a special tribute function in Scholars Hotel. Teddy…
Drogheda Lights Up Tonight with Culture Night Late
Drogheda will light up tonight, Friday, September 19th, as Culture Night 2025 continues into the late hours with Night Moves, a flagship programme running from 9.45pm until midnight. Produced by Droichead Arts Centre with support from the Arts Council Culture Night Late Award, the Department of Culture, Sport and Media, Louth County Council’s Night-Time Economy…
Vantastival Announces Second Wave of Artists, Building on Star-Studded Lineup
Ireland’s much-loved independent music and campervan festival, Vantastival, has revealed its second wave of artists for the upcoming September event. Returning to Beaulieu House and Gardens in Co. Louth from September 19th–21st, 2025, the festival will once again combine live music, family-friendly fun, and a strong community atmosphere. With the initial lineup already featuring HousePlants,…
