The annual Irish Maritime Festival at Drogheda Port last weekend was a wonderful celebration of all things nautical. The weekend started with a Parade of Sail on Friday afternoon. People lined the banks of the Boyne from Mornington to Drogheda Port to witness the arrival of over 30 different vessels.
Ireland’s smallest, but arguably prettiest, sailing vessels will make a welcome visit to Drogheda as part of the 2018 Irish Maritime Festival. Anyone who has ever spent a sunny afternoon in Dún Laoghaire will recognise the colourful little boats bobbing and racing about. Over 130 years ago, Dublin lawyer Thomas
Great local produce is top of the menu at the Irish Maritime Festival 2018. Olivia Duff, Fáilte Ireland Food Champion for Ireland’s Ancient East explains “A Taste of Ireland’s Ancient East is a dedicated food zone featuring artisan producers from right across the Boyne Valley region. Hosted by Flogas, this
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
