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Night Moves presents The Stowaway Sessions: PORT by SJ McArdle Start Date Saturday 7 June 2025 End Date Drogheda Port, Merchants Quay, Drogheda, County Louth +353 41 9833946 VISIT WEBSITE Join Droichead Arts Centre under the shadow of the viaduct as 'The Stowaway Sessions' return as part of Night Moves in association with Drogheda Port. One more opportunity to see SJ McArdle’s critically-acclaimed song cycle PORT, right on the Port itself! A song cycle born of a year-long research and writing project around the history and stories of Drogheda’s ancient Port, conducted during SJ’s tenure as Artist in Association at Droichead Arts Centre in 2019. Along with its accompanying critically acclaimed RTÉ Radio 1 Album of the Week, Old Ghosts In The Water, PORT includes Carol Keogh (Plague Monkeys), Graham Henderson (Moving Hearts, Sinead O’Connor), vocalist John Ruddy and fiddle player Róisín Ward Morrow. SJ was previously the songwriter and singer in the award-winning Irish folk band Kern from 2013 to 2020, and he is also known for his career as a singer-songwriter in Nashville and Germany, which produced 2014’s critically acclaimed Blood and Bones album (featuring Rodney Crowell). SJ’s songs and performances have featured on radio, film, and television, and he has toured and recorded extensively in Ireland, Europe, and North America, gathering a loyal following and critical accolades along the way. “An impressive song cycle .. the songs are intriguing and evocative; they are rooted in folk but coloured by expansive and imaginative arrangements.” – The Irish Times. "What a great collection of songs this is from SJ McArdle. I urge you to go out and get it." – Fiachna Ó Braonáin” (The Hothouse Flowers, RTÉ) “All the ingredients of great folk songs” – Lynette Fay (BBC) The Stowaways Sessions will take place in a warehouse (covered in) on the port by the viaduct and is a seated event. These events will go ahead rain or shine, so please do consider the weather and cool Irish evenings when dressing for the event. NIGHT MOVES SUMMER SEASON 2025 An innovative & dynamic programme designed to provide new & engaging night time cultural experiences across Drogheda & East Meath returns this summer. Produced by Droichead Arts Centre, delivered with curators, promoters & alternative venues, and funded by the Night-Time Economy Advisor in Drogheda, and the Arts Council. This programme encapsulates our vision of extending cultural offerings, fostering partnerships, and creating diverse opportunities for artists & audiences alike. How to find us Next Item Previous Item

Night Tones | Night Moves 2025 Start Date Friday 27 June 2025 End Date Droichead Arts Centre, Stockwell Street, Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland pr@droichead.com +353 41 9833946 VISIT WEBSITE Droicheads Night Moves Programme continues this June with Night Tones, at the slightly earlier times of 8.30pm and 9.45pm. Providing an alternative night-time experience, with two immersive ambient music events featuring a live set from local musician and electronic virtuoso Ógy Collins, combined with a yoga session and guided meditation facilitated by professional teacher Elaine Tobin. Presented in the round in the Droichead gallery space. Taking inspiration from artists such as Ryuichi Sakamoto, Hiroshi Yoshimura, Four Tet and Tim Hecker, Ógy will accompany the yoga and guided meditation sessions with a semi-improvised set performed on live electronic instruments which will provide opportunities for deep listening and sonic immersion. The first is a yoga session (8.30pm), a slow gentle flow. The second (9.45:pm) is a guided meditation session, less movement, and more stillness. There is also a double ticket deal, for €20, you can attend both sessions on the one evening. Or you can purchase a ticket to each event. Participants are asked to bring a yoga mat for session one and a mat or something similar to lie on for session two, and they can also bring pillow or cushion and a warm blanket to enjoy the sound experience. Visit website for more information and to book tickets. How to find us Next Item Previous Item

Living History Bringing the 17th Century to Life Start Date Saturday 23 August 2025 End Date Sunday 24 August 2025 Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre, Oldbridge, Drogheda, County Meath, Ireland battleoftheboyne@opw.ie +353 41 9809950 VISIT WEBSITE The Battle of the Boyne Visitors Centre are delighted to announce a special Heritage Week treat, Saturday and Sunday 23-24 August @ 11am-4pm. Step back in time with Laoch Living History and find out what it was like to be a 17th century soldier under the forbidding gaze of a Drill Sergeant. You may have an opportunity to come face to face with the musketeer, artillery gunner, pikemen, halberdiers, barber-surgeons, blacksmiths, gunners, sutlers, monks, and soldiers from all over 17th Century Europe. Who knows! Come along for the surprise. And there is more! At 2pm join costumed historian Tóla Collier for a battlefield walk. Find out about the tactics, strategy, geography, and personalities on the battlefield. (Meeting Point for battlefield walk: front of Oldbridge House) Visit Website for more information. How to find us Next Item Previous Item

Slow Sessions 16 Aug Start Date Saturday 16 August 2025 End Date Droichead Arts Centre, Stockwell Street, Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland +353 41 9833946 VISIT WEBSITE Droichead are delighted to announce the continuation of their Slow Sessions with Brendan McCreanor. Capacity is limited so early booking is advised. These sessions are for players of any instrument and at any level. A selection of easy and well known session tunes will be played slowly so that people in the early stages of their playing, or those coming back to playing music, have the opportunity to play together in a friendly, supportive and informal context. More experienced players who wish to refine their techniques and extend their repertoire at a slower pace are also very welcome. Brendan McCreanor is a multi-instrumentalist and an accomplished uilleann piper. He is also a founding member of the traditional/folk band Kern, a fully qualified musician in healthcare and is a member of Baile an Salsa, whose music fuses salsa and Trad elements. Brendan is a passionate advocate of traditional Irish music and has significant experience teaching children and adults in a range of instruments including Uilleann pipes, whistles, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo and flute. Brendan holds degrees in Applied Music and Creative Multimedia. Participants will learn a selection of popular session tunes including a couple of local ones from Co. Louth and well known tunes from across the country. Through engagement with the slow session, participants will develop their repertoire to include jigs, reels, slides, polkas and hornpipes, and will learn about the timing of the different styles and a little about the history and origins of the tunes. Essentially, the objective of the slow sessions is to enable participants to learn new skills, develop ability and enjoy the immersive experience of the seisiún in a relaxed manner. Music will be provided in advance, by email, and the session will be live in the venue. Each session is 90 mins-2 hours long with a 5 min break midway. Visit Website for more information and booking details. How to find us Next Item Previous Item

The Cottage Market Drogheda August Start Date Saturday 2 August 2025 End Date Scotch Hall Shopping Centre, Marsh Road, Scotch Hall, Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland VISIT WEBSITE Drogheda's very own artisan food and craft market takes place on the 1st Saturday of every month. The market provides a unique shopping experience for all. Specially chosen creatives, makers and small local business owners' unite to provide you, the visitor, with an eclectic array of stalls from jewellery to Indian street food. Soak up the atmosphere, enjoy their DJ's cool sounds, view original artwork, photography, handcrafted skincare, candles, access original fashion, book and vinyl stalls. Pick up all manner of gourmet goodness from award winning breads, cakes, chutneys, cheese, olive oils & local honey. Check out their Maker workshops and charity stalls too. Traders vary each month. Go on... come and check out this gem of a market! Visit Website for more information on this months market. How to find us Next Item Previous Item

The Cottage Market Drogheda May Start Date Saturday 3 May 2025 End Date Scotch Hall Shopping Centre, Marsh Road, Scotch Hall, Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland VISIT WEBSITE Drogheda's very own artisan food and craft market takes place on the 1st Saturday of every month. The market provides a unique shopping experience for all. Specially chosen creatives, makers and small local business owners' unite to provide you, the visitor, with an eclectic array of stalls from jewellery to Indian street food. Soak up the atmosphere, enjoy their DJ's cool sounds, view original artwork, photography, handcrafted skincare, candles, access original fashion, book and vinyl stalls. Pick up all manner of gourmet goodness from award winning breads, cakes, chutneys, cheese, olive oils & local honey. Check out their Maker workshops and charity stalls too. Traders vary each month. Go on... come and check out this gem of a market! Visit Website for more information on this months market. How to find us Next Item Previous Item

Vantastival Start Date Friday 19 September 2025 End Date Sunday 21 September 2025 Beaulieu House, Baltray, County Louth, Ireland info@vantastival.com VISIT WEBSITE Save the dates! It’s official, Vantastival will be back in September 2025 for their final festival at the wonderful Beaulieu House & Gardens! This is most definitely one not to miss, as they bring back some of their favourite acts from over the years and even some they’ve never had before, to help celebrate an incredible run of 12 festivals since 2010 – this to be lucky number 13! If you are a regular Vantastivaller, then they can’t wait to see you there, and if you’ve never been, then this is your chance to find out what all the hype is about! The original family-friendly festival with vibes like no other and 100% independent, put Vantastival 2025 in your diaries now. Visit Website for more details and to buy tickets. How to find us Next Item Previous Item

The Cottage Market Drogheda Nov Start Date Saturday 1 November 2025 End Date Scotch Hall Shopping Centre, Marsh Road, Scotch Hall, Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland VISIT WEBSITE Drogheda's very own artisan food and craft market takes place on the 1st Saturday of every month. The market provides a unique shopping experience for all. Specially chosen creatives, makers and small local business owners' unite to provide you, the visitor, with an eclectic array of stalls from jewellery to Indian street food. Soak up the atmosphere, enjoy their DJ's cool sounds, view original artwork, photography, handcrafted skincare, candles, access original fashion, book and vinyl stalls. Pick up all manner of gourmet goodness from award winning breads, cakes, chutneys, cheese, olive oils & local honey. Check out their Maker workshops and charity stalls too. Traders vary each month. Go on... come and check out this gem of a market! Visit Website for more information on this months market. How to find us Next Item Previous Item

Slow Sessions 17 May Start Date Saturday 17 May 2025 End Date Droichead Arts Centre, Stockwell Street, Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland +353 41 9833946 VISIT WEBSITE Droichead are delighted to announce the continuation of their Slow Sessions with Brendan McCreanor. Capacity is limited so early booking is advised. These sessions are for players of any instrument and at any level. A selection of easy and well known session tunes will be played slowly so that people in the early stages of their playing, or those coming back to playing music, have the opportunity to play together in a friendly, supportive and informal context. More experienced players who wish to refine their techniques and extend their repertoire at a slower pace are also very welcome. Brendan McCreanor is a multi-instrumentalist and an accomplished uilleann piper. He is also a founding member of the traditional/folk band Kern, a fully qualified musician in healthcare and is a member of Baile an Salsa, whose music fuses salsa and Trad elements. Brendan is a passionate advocate of traditional Irish music and has significant experience teaching children and adults in a range of instruments including Uilleann pipes, whistles, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo and flute. Brendan holds degrees in Applied Music and Creative Multimedia. Participants will learn a selection of popular session tunes including a couple of local ones from Co. Louth and well known tunes from across the country. Through engagement with the slow session, participants will develop their repertoire to include jigs, reels, slides, polkas and hornpipes, and will learn about the timing of the different styles and a little about the history and origins of the tunes. Essentially, the objective of the slow sessions is to enable participants to learn new skills, develop ability and enjoy the immersive experience of the seisiún in a relaxed manner. Music will be provided in advance, by email, and the session will be live in the venue. Each session is 90 mins-2 hours long with a 5 min break midway. Visit Website for more information and booking details. How to find us Next Item Previous Item

Boyne Valley Trails September Walking Festival Start Date Sunday 14 September 2025 End Date Sunday 21 September 2025 Various Locations in Drogheda, County Louth hello@lovedrogheda.ie VISIT WEBSITE The Boyne Valley Trails September Walking Festival returns once again for 2025. Join them as they immerse themselves into the beauty, heritage, nature and culture all found in the stunning Boyne Valley region in Ireland’s Ancient East. Their expert guides are ready to take you on an adventure like no other, exploring the Boyne Valley the best way they know how - by getting into it! From guided hikes, Nordic Walking, history walking tours, foraging, wellness and myths and legends walking tours, there is something for every interest and ability. They even have a line-up of evening events that include tours, special guests and history talks. Visit Website for more details and to book tickets. How to find us Next Item Previous Item