A much-loved Boyne Valley tradition, the Oldbridge Christmas Fair returns this weekend, once again filling the historic grounds with festive charm. Set in the picturesque surrounds of Oldbridge, the fair offers a cosy mix of artisan food, handmade crafts, and seasonal music. Visitors can browse the stalls in the walled garden, pick up unique gifts…
Culture Connect Drogheda has announced the return of its much-loved festive celebration, “Christmas Around the World 2025,” taking place on Saturday, December 6th in the Laurence Shopping Centre. The annual event, which has become a highlight of the winter season in Drogheda, brings together families, students, community groups, and local performers to celebrate how different…
Motorists are warned that a number of streets in Drogheda town centre will be closed to traffic this evening with the switching on of the Christmas lights. The event will take place at St Peter’s Plaza, West Street with Santa Claus due to arrive from the North Pole around five thirty pm. The Gardai said:”…
Kidkast Drogheda Theatre School is celebrating a major milestone after winning six national honours at the Dance Awards Ireland, held on October 25th in the Mansion House, Dublin. The ceremony, which gathered leading figures from across Ireland’s performing arts scene, recognised excellence, creativity, and leadership in dance. For Kidkast, it was a night that highlighted…
Drogheda Life officially marked a new chapter on Friday, November 7th, with a launch celebration hosted at The Marcy Hotel, the evening’s sponsor. The event brought together local business owners, community leaders, politicians, journalists and supporters to celebrate the brand’s relaunch and future vision. The night was hosted by local broadcaster Claire Regan, with speeches…
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…
There aren’t many places in Drogheda that everyone knows quite like Scotch Hall. For twenty years, it’s been part of the town’s heartbeat, a place to meet friends, grab a coffee, and make memories big and small. Since opening in November 2005, Scotch Hall has stood proudly at the centre of Drogheda’s retail and social…
When local musician and lecturer Ellen O’Reilly launched Deadly Craic Comedy Club earlier this year, she wasn’t just starting another gig night. She was bringing laughter, energy and a real sense of community back to Drogheda’s nightlife. “I saw a gap in the local market,” Ellen says. “When I ran my first club, Crescent Comedy…
By Seamie Briscoe The Morriston RFC Male Choir from Wales finished their Irish Concert Tour recently when they performed for a packed audience in St Peters Church of Ireland in Drogheda with the Drogheda Male Voice Choir and local International Soprano, Amie Dyer. The proceeds of this “Amazing Concert” went to the Gary Kelly Cancer…
Highlanes Municipal Art Gallery, which opened in 2006, is recognised as one of Ireland’s leading visual art spaces. Serving the North East region, it features national and international temporary exhibitions, as well as works from the Drogheda Municipal Art Collection, a remarkable collection dating from the mid-18th century. The gallery is housed in the former…
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