Category: What’s On
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…
The Drogheda Credit Union Spooks Parade Returns to Launch the Lú Festival of Light!
The ghosts, ghouls, and headless skeletons are getting ready to take over Drogheda once again for the 2025 Drogheda Credit Union Spooks Parade, launching this year’s Lú Festival of Light. The spooky spectacle kicks off on Friday, October 24th at 6.15pm, starting from Droichead Arts Centre, Barlow House, Narrow West Street. This year’s theme —…
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,…
Reformlab Drogheda: Where Fitness, Community and Confidence Come Together
When lifelong fitness professional Breda Harris first stepped onto a reformer Pilates machine two years ago, she instantly knew she had found something special. “The very first class I did, I fell in love with it instantly,” she says. “I knew there and then that I wanted to qualify and open my own studio.” Fast…
Poetry, Myths and Light: Drogheda Creative Writers Host Special Lu Festival Event
Drogheda Creative Writers are delighted to return to the Highlanes Gallery following their recent World Mental Health Day event. Join them in celebrating the Lu Festival of Light with an afternoon of poetry and stories inspired by myths and legends. Relax and enjoy the readings before heading out to experience the magic of Drogheda’s historic…
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,…
38 Lucky Winners Announced for 2025 Newgrange Winter Solstice Lottery
The Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced the 38 lucky winners of the 2025 Newgrange Winter Solstice Lottery, who will have the rare opportunity to witness the spectacular sunrise alignment inside the ancient Newgrange Chamber at Brú na Bóinne, Co. Meath this December. The annual draw took place at the Brú na Bóinne Visitor…