Picture it! It’s a glorious summers evening. The sun is going down. You’re on the deck of a tall ship, docked in Drogheda Port. You’ve a nice cool drink in your hand and you’re settling in for one of the most intimate music gig experiences of all time. It can
Have you ever dreamed of sailing down the River Boyne? Itching to go on an adventure? Got a thirst for thrills? The Irish Maritime Festival is an on and off-shore summer festival on the banks of the River Boyne. And every year Drogheda Port Company offers local young people the
CLIMB ABOARD “Would you like to be involved one of the largest events in Drogheda this year?” opens Karen Devine, Volunteer Co-ordinator with the Irish Maritime Festival. “We’re looking for volunteers for the Irish Maritime Festival on 16-17th June and we’d love to have you join the team.” The Irish
The Irish Maritime Festival 2018 sails into Drogheda Port this summer. Event hosts Louth County Council this week announced that Virgin Media are on board once again as main sponsor. Speaking on behalf of Louth County Council, Festival Director Colette Moss said “We are thrilled that Virgin Media have chosen
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
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
