The river Boyne certainly took centre stage last weekend as the Irish Maritime festival sailed into Drogheda Port. From the arrival of the ships at Mornington on Friday afternoon to their departure on Monday morning, the Port was filled with music, song, delicious local food, ships of all sorts and
See our flotilla arrive on Friday 9th June. Ships will muster at the mouth of the Boyne (viewing point Maiden Tower, Mornington) and at 11.30am and commence a parade of sail arriving in Drogheda at 12.00noon (viewing point Donor’s Green, North Strand). Ships are open to festival-goers on Saturday 10th
Irish Maritime Festival: a fun, friendly volunteering opportunity “Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or a first timer, the Irish Maritime Festival is a wonderful opportunity to get involved and be part of a really big and exciting event” said Con O’Donoghue, one of the festival team for Drogheda’s Irish
The Boyne Swim is yet another part of the Irish Maritime Festival in association with Virgin Media. The Boyne Swim 2017, supported by Aura Drogheda Leisure Centre, will see 200+ swimmers take to the river Boyne to track the 2.7 km long route from Mell to the Boyne Fisherman’s Rescue.
Music at the Maritime is bigger and better than ever. On the weekend of 9-11th June, Drogheda Port will be filled with fabulous musicians and great gigs. You won’t want to miss it. The Ballast Quay Stage will be rocking all weekend with over 20 acts from all across the
