At a reception in the Marcy Hotel last night, Committee Chairperson Sarah Taaffe announced details of the Drogheda St. Patrick’s weekend festival which gets underway on March 14 with events each day leading up to the parade on March 17.
Thanking the parade sponsors and participants for their support Ms Taaffe said: “your commitment to our community allows us to come together and celebrate in such a grand fashion” she said.
“We must also acknowledge the incredible effort and creativity of the companies and organisations that have entered floats to this year’s parade.
“Your hard work and dedication bring so much joy and colour to our celebration and we are grateful for your participation.
“As we watch the parade go by, let’s remember the importance of unity and togetherness. St. Patrick’s Day is a time for us all to come together, to share in our heritage and to look forward to a bright and prosperous future.”
Sarah had a special mention for this year’s parade Marshalls Drogheda United headed by team captain Ryan Brennan.
The Chair of Drogheda United, Deputy Joanna Byrne, said that one of the most important things to the club is civic pride and she remembered with warmth the outpouring of pride from people of all walks of life when the Drogs won the FAI Cup and the amazing reception they received throughout the town.
“Standing on the stage looking at the huge turnout was one of those “pinch me” moments” she said. “It’s going to be an equally special moment when we bring the FAI Cup with us as Grand Marshalls of the parade.”
Mayor Paddy McQuillan said that the Patrick’s Day parade is an important part of the social fabric of the town, an amazing and vibrant intercultural event.
“Events like this don’t just happen, it takes many hours of blood, sweat and tears from people dedicated to the betterment of Drogheda and the surrounding area.
“As Mayor and on behalf of all the people of Drogheda, I would like to thank everyone involved in making this happen.”
The following is the list of events confirmed so far:
Friday 14th March
Firework display at 8pm along the river Boyne
Carnival and market throughout the day at Scotch hall plaza
Saturday 15th March
- Sensory hour starting at 12 noon at Scotch Hall plaza. Tickets available online.
- Followed by Special Taylor Swift tribute act plus market and carnival all day at Scotch Hall Plaza
- Local musicians Dabilla unveil their ground breaking album – The Hound of Boann at 8pm Mchugh’s Barrell venue
Sunday 16th March
- Carnival and market Scotch Hall plaza all day
Monday 17th March
- The main event St. Patrick’s Day parade 2025 starts at 12 noon with Drogheda United FC as Grand Marshals
- Music on stage at St Peter’s church Plaza after parade
- Leprechaun hunt, face painting and Irish dancing in Scotch Hall shopping centre
- Carnival and market on the plaza
- Live entertainment around the Pubs
- Main sponsors Wogans Build, Love Drogheda BID and Louth County Council other sponsors 4 Star Pizza, Drogheda on the Boyne Tourist Office, Drogheda and District Chamber, Irish Cement and GI recovery.
