Friday 20th September 2024
Event: Oscailt Oifigiúil na Féile
Venue: The Tholsel, West Street,
Drogheda, Co. Louth
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us for the official launch of Boyne TradFest 2024, with over 35 performers featured over 3 days, our venues will be bursting with traditional Irish music & song!
Performing as part of this event is Patricia Clark on fiddle, Sarah Bourke on bodhrán, Séamus Ong on uilleann pipes, Rachael Dooley on harp & traditional sean nós singer Antaine Ó Faracháin.
Hosted by event organiser Gormlaith Maynes, with guest speaker and Mayor of Drogheda, Cllr Paddy McQuillan.
Partially seated, partially standing. Limited capacity. Free admission.
Event: Traditional Irish Music Recital
Venue: Highlanes Gallery, 36 St. Laurence St, Drogheda, A92 F7PH
Time: 6:30pm - 7:20pm
Set in the Highlanes Gallery, this Traditional Irish Music Recital with Martha Guiney (flute) & Ruairí Cunnane (guitar) compliment Caoimhín Gaffney’s exhibition ‘All at Once Collapsing Together’.
The exhibition will examine the restorative power of nature alongside the irreconcilable reality of the climate crisis. The exhibition represents a critical development in the artist’s practice, as they expand from single-channel film work into an installation of multi-screen film, medium format photography, printed text pieces and neon text.
Partially seated, partially standing. Limited capacity. Free admission.
Event: Traditional Irish Music Session
Venue: McHughs, 1-3 Cord Rd, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 E2NK
Time: 7:30pm
Traditional Irish Music Session with Patricia Clark (fiddle), Rachael Dooley (harp) & Séamus Ong (uilleann pipes).
Open session. All welcome.
Event: Traditional Irish Music Session
Venue: McHughs, 1-3 Cord Rd, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 E2NK
Time: 10:00pm
Traditional Irish Music Session with Fleadh Cheoil's 2023 Senior Duet Champions Ciara Tighe (button accordion) and Áine Murphy (fiddle), Jane Walls (uilleann pipes) & Cara Walls (harp).
Open session. All welcome.
Culture Night - Night Moves Trad Trail is curated in partnership with Droichead Arts Centre. Culture Night Night Moves is an innovative late night flagship programme produced by Droichead Arts Centre in partnership with the Drogheda Night Time Economy Advisor, Love Drogheda BIDS, and supported by Louth Arts Office, and the Arts Council of Ireland.
Event: Night Moves Trad Trail (amplified)
Venue: Haughney’s Hole in the Wall, 29 Peter St, Drogheda, A92 P381
Time: 10:00pm
Traditional Irish Music with Paddy Callahan (button accordion) & Shane McCartan (guitar).
This is a closed session. Amplified performance.
Culture Night - Night Moves Trad Trail is curated in partnership with Droichead Arts Centre. Culture Night Night Moves is an innovative late night flagship programme produced by Droichead Arts Centre in partnership with the Drogheda Night Time Economy Advisor, Love Drogheda BIDS, and supported by Louth Arts Office, and the Arts Council of Ireland.
Event: Night Moves Trad Trail (amplified)
Venue: Clarkes Bar, 19 Peter St, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 TY28
Time: 10:00pm
Traditional Irish Music with James McCaffrey (flute) & Mickey Curran (button accordion).
This is a closed session. Amplified performance.
Culture Night - Night Moves Trad Trail is curated in partnership with Droichead Arts Centre. Culture Night Night Moves is an innovative late night flagship programme produced by Droichead Arts Centre in partnership with the Drogheda Night Time Economy Advisor, Love Drogheda BIDS, and supported by Louth Arts Office, and the Arts Council of Ireland.
Saturday 21st September 2024
Event: Traditional Irish Music Workshops
Venue: St. Oliver’s Community School, Rathmullan Road, Drogheda, A92 D766
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Traditional Irish Music Workshops with Michael Rooney (harp), June McCormack (flute), Mícheál Ó Raghallaigh (concertina), John McEvoy (fiddle), Martha Guiney (tin whistle), George McAdam (banjo), Ciara Tighe (button accordion) & Jane Walls (uilleann pipes).
Registration: €20
Please follow the link below and click on the tutor’s photo you wish to purchase tickets for.
Event: Traditional Irish Music Performance
Venue: Scotch Hall Shopping Centre, Marsh Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Time: 2:00pm - 3:20pm
Join us in the foyer of Scotch Hall Shopping Centre for traditional Irish music from;
2:00pm - 2:30pm: Paddy Callahan (button accordion) & Shane McCartan (guitar)
2:40pm - 3:20pm: Áine Murphy (fiddle) & Cara Walls (harp)
Venue: Scotch Hall Shopping Centre, Marsh Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Event: Try-an-instrument workshop
Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Interested in learning traditional Irish music?
Come join us in Scotch Hall for a practical workshop where children, teenagers & adults alike can trial an array of instruments, to include the traditional Irish harp & uilleann pipes. In this hands-on session, participants will have the opportunity to learn a simple tune, and discover the joy of making music. Whether exploring your musical talents for the first time or adding a new instrument to your repertoire, this workshop is for you!
Suited to participants aged 6+. Hosted by Music Generation Louth, Na Piobairí Uilleann & Drogheda Comhaltas.
Workshops located on 1st Floor, opposite Monsoon.
Event: Learner Session
Venue: Eden Venue, Marcy Hotel, Drogheda, A92 A8XF
Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Welcoming all learners of traditional Irish music to join us for an afternoon session in the Eden Venue. Suited to beginners & improvers of all ages.
Hosted by Martha Guiney (flute) & Brendan McCreanor (uilleann pipes).
Event: Traditional Irish Music Session
Venue: Cagney’s, 3 Dyer St, Drogheda,
Co. Louth, A92 X024
Time: 4:00pm
Traditional Irish Music Session with Odhrán Hyland Kinsella (button accordion), Shane Walsh (bodhrán/banjo) & Aaron Galligan (flute/fiddle).
Open session. All welcome.
Event: Pre-Concert Session
Venue: Clarkes Bar, 19 Peter St, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 TY28
Time: 5:30pm
Traditional Irish Music Session with Colm McGonigle (concertina), Dan Gurney (button accordion) & Gerard Lord (guitar).
Open session. All welcome.
Event: In Concert with Michael Rooney & June Mc Cormack
with special guests Music Generation Louth Harp Ensemble, Mícheál & MacDara Ó Raghallaigh & An Chéad Ghlúin Eile
Venue: St. Augustine’s Church, Shop Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Time: 8:00pm. Doors 7:30pm.
Michael Rooney & June McCormack
Michael Rooney, a renowned composer and master of the Irish harp, has been honoured as the TG4 ‘Composer of the Year’ in 2017 and has created numerous acclaimed suites, including his latest, "A Deep Ravine," reflecting on significant historical events of the Irish border.
June McCormack is an award-winning flute player and TG4 Gradam ‘Young Musician of the Year’. Together they bring their profound expertise and passion for traditional Irish music to the stage, ensuring a night of musical brilliance from this extraordinary duo.
Joined by Music Generation Louth Harp Ensemble, Mícheál & MacDara Ó Raghallaigh & traditional singers An Chéad Ghlúin Eile.
Tickets €18/€12
Event: Post-Concert Session
Venue: Clarkes Bar, 19 Peter St, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 TY28
Time: 9:30pm
Traditional Irish Music Session with Stephen Mulholland (fiddle), Stevie Mulholland (banjo) & Mark Mulligan (fiddle).
Open session. All welcome.
Event: Post-Concert Session
Venue: Haughney’s Hole in the Wall, 29 Peter St, Drogheda, A92 P381
Time: 9:30pm
Traditional Irish Music Session with Fergal McArdle (concertina), Karen Dolan (banjo) & Des Harrington (guitar).
Open session. All welcome.
Event: Traditional Irish Music Session
Venue: McHughs, 1-3 Cord Rd, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 E2NK
Time: 10:00pm
Traditional Irish Music Session with Fleadh Cheoil's 2023 Senior Duet Champions Ciara Tighe (button accordion) and Áine Murphy (fiddle), Jane Walls (uilleann pipes) & Cara Walls (harp).
Open session. All welcome.
Event: Traditional Irish Music Session
Venue: Sarsfield’s, 125 Cord Rd, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 FX9Y
Time: 10:00pm
Traditional Irish Music Session with Niall Curran (flute), Seán Curran (uilleann pipes) & Diarmaid Martin (bouzouki).
Open session. All welcome.
Sunday 22nd September 2024
Venue: West Street, Drogheda
Event: Busking Competition
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Interested in busking? Want your music to reach new audiences? This competition is for you!
Welcoming singers & musicians of all ages and all genres!
How do I enter? It’s simple!
Find a suitable spot, busk your heart out, and be in with a chance of winning €200 for you or your group! No entry fee!
Participation in this event denotes acceptance of our Terms & Conditions. Head over to our Competitions Tab to register.
Where will the music be?
Find our buskers dotted along West Street between 1:00pm - 3:00pm!
Event: Traditional Irish Music Session
Venue: McHughs, 1-3 Cord Rd, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 E2NK
Time: 3:00pm
Traditional Irish Music Session with Fleadh Cheoil's 2023 Senior Duet Champions Ciara Tighe (button accordion) and Áine Murphy (fiddle), Jane Walls (uilleann pipes) & Cara Walls (harp).
Event: Traditional Irish Singing Session
Venue: Clarkes Bar, 19 Peter St, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 TY28
Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a traditional singing session, welcoming singers from near and afar.
Event: Traditional Irish Music Session
Venue: Clarkes Bar, 19 Peter St, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 TY28
Time: 5:30pm
Traditional Irish Music Session with Fergus McGorman (flute), Patrick O’Loughlin (button accordion) & George McAdam (banjo).
Event: Farewell Session
Venue: McHughs, 1-3 Cord Rd, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 E2NK
Time: 7:30pm
Traditional Irish Music Session with Noreen Morgan McManus (fiddle), Mairéad Gaffney (flute) and Jennifer Leahy (harp).