Live music, thee’s two words that we haven’t seen or heard in some time but they crop up several times in this week’s “What’s on in the Drogheda Area” list. Dare we say things might be getting back to something approaching normality?
Wednesday August 11th
Transferring Perspectives – A 3D movable sculptural artwork by Gerry Maguire in Donors Green 12 noon – 5pm.
Heritage Walk & Talk – Led by Brendan Matthews. Meet in car park of St Marys, Old Hill 7.30pm.
Thursday August 12th
Farmers Market –– Rock Farm, Slane (C15 FNP4) 11am – 4pm. Food and Craft stalls.
Transferring Perspectives – A 3D movable sculptural artwork by Gerry Maguire in the Dale, 12 noon – 5pm.
Drive in Bingo – In aid of St Kevin’s GFC in Philipstown hall 7.30pm.
Hurling – Louth Senior Championship – Knockbridge v St Fechin’s 7pm Mattock Rangers/St Kevins v Naomh Moninne 8.30pm both in Darver.
Live Music – The Blinders live in the Trinity Quarter 9pm €3.
Friday August 13th
Transferring Perspectives – A 3D movable sculptural artwork by Gerry Maguire at the Buttergate 12noon – 5pm.
Drive In Bingo – O’Raghallaigh’s Centre, North Road. 7.30 pm Gate open 6pm.
Live from Earth – Music returns from Earth Night Club stream “The Afters” from 8pm.
Saturday August 14th
Drogheda Open Air Market – Bolton Square 9 am – 1 pm.
Sponsored Spinathon – Slane Spinners in aid of Slane Meals on Wheels and SOSAD at Slane Pharmacy, Collon Road 10am.
Transferring Perspectives – A 3D movable sculptural artwork by Gerry Maguire in St Dominic’s Park 12 noon – 5pm.
Heritage Tours – Guided tours of Dunleer Church of Ireland Church and Graveyard 2pm & 3pm Free.
Drive In Bingo – In aid of Duleek Bellewstown GFC at Bellewstown Racecourse 6pm.
Gaelic Football – Louth League Div 2 – Oliver Plunketts v St Josephs, Slane Road, 7.30pm.
Live Stream from Earth – Music returns from Earth Night Club streaming great Dundalk band “Whose Eddie” from 8pm.
Sunday August 15th
Fairyhouse Market – Open 9 am – 5 pm.
5 Km Trail Run – Slane Castle – Open Trail Run 9am €15 – Kids Run 10am €5.
Transferring Perspectives – A 3D movable sculptural artwork by Gerry Maguire at the Riverbank Mell 12 noon – 5pm.
Record Fair- Record & CD Fair in the d Hotel, Scotch Hall 10.30am – 5pm.
Family Fun Day – Craft and Food Stalls, Museum and Tower Tours and lots of family fun in Millmount Courtyard and Museum 2pm – 5pm Free.
Gaelic Football – Louth League Div 1 – Newtown Blues v St Patricks, Termonfeckin Road, St Fechins v Cooley Kickhams, Beaulieu, Naomh Martin v Sean O’Mahonys, Monasterboice all games 4.30pm.
SSC Airtricity League of Ireland – Drogheda United v Shamrock Rovers -Head in the Game Park 3pm.
Drive In Bingo – In aid of St Nicholas GFC in Pentony Park, Rathmullen Road, 5pm.
Live Stream from Earth – Music returns from Earth Night Club streaming top ballad group “The Dublin City Ramblers” from 8pm.
Monday August 16th
Drive In Monster Bingo – Dreadnots GFC, Clogherhead 7.30 pm.
Wednesday August 18th
Golf Classic – In aid of Clogherhead Lifeboat Station at Co Louth Golf Club €100 per team of 4. Contact Padraig Rath on 087-6784912.
Creative Family Day – Devenish Land Dowth 10am – 1pm.
Comedy – “Giz A Laugh” with Eyna Martin in Trinity Quarter 8pm Tickets on sale from the venue €20.
List compiled by Drogheda Tourist Office. Events can be submitted for inclusion to The Tholsel, West Street Phone 041-9872 843 or phone Liam Reilly on 087 313 6684.
