Drogheda Port Company hosted a Sponsors Launch for the Drogheda Sail Training Bursary on Friday 28th April. The Launch marked a unique new sponsorship structure between Public and Private enterprise from the locality. Drogheda Port Company and Louth County Council have teamed up with Irish Cement and Fast Terminals to
Check out this amazing sailing opportunity onboard a unique Russian Tall Ship. Dates: Drogheda – Belfast 11th – 17th June 2017. To enquire about vacancies follow the link https://www.shtandart.ru/en/frigate/application/
The award-winning Irish Maritime Festival is back and this year Virgin Media are aboard as lead sponsors. “The Festival, now in its fifth year, is going from strength-to-strength,” explains Mary T. Daly of Louth County Council. “We attracted record numbers in 2016 and the Festival’s reputation is growing both nationally
Local Food & Craft Brewing will be showcased at the 2016 Irish Maritime Festival TV chef Tara Walker exclaims “Food is fiercely important at the Festival this year.” She’s talking about the Irish Maritime Festival in association with Maxol at Drogheda Port on 9-10th July. This award-winning festival, now it
The “Drogheda Sail Training Bursary Scheme” is once again a key feature of the Irish Maritime Festival in association with Maxol. Established in 2013 by Drogheda Port Company and Sail Training Ireland this bursary is the first scheme of its kind in Ireland. To date over 60 young people from
The line-up for the Irish Maritime Festival 2016 has been announced and it’s bigger and better than ever. Festival Producer Karen Healy explained “No matter what your age or your interests, The Irish Maritime Festival promises fun for all.“ The full festival schedule will be available to download here on
In addition to all things maritime, plus fashion, beauty and food, the 2016 Festival features two fabulous live music stages. Experienced local music promoters, Tom Anderson (The Bagfull of Songs, Sarsfield’s of Drogheda) and Gerry Hodgers (The Purple Sessions at Boyle’s of Slane) each curate a festival stage. Between them,
Volunteering is a great way to make New Friends While Having Fun! Whether you are an experienced volunteer or a first timer, there’s just nothing like being part of Volunteer Team. “With over 40,000 visitors attending The Irish Maritime Festival over the weekend, we need a big crew of volunteers
There’s a magnificent yacht that sails around the coast of Ireland. It’s belong to the people of Ireland and called “The Spirit of Oysterhaven“. The purpose of this vessel is to give Irish young people the opportunity to learn to sail. Well I don’t know about you, but I never
Food, Fashion and Beauty Take Centre Stage in 2016 “When we say “something for everyone” we’re not joking” starts Karen Healy, Producer of The Irish Maritime Festival. “Imagine all the fun and diversity of the market at The Ploughing Championships … well that’s what we are aiming to create alongside
