Friday 29th May 2026
Stephen McKee, Gary Curley & Micky Fearon
Taking the internet by storm with their recent album ‘Chunky Business’, Fermanagh & Derry based musicians Stephen McKee & Gary Curley come to Drogheda for chunky tunes into the evening.
Joined by guitarist/vocalist Micky Fearon, this promises to be an exceptional evening of music.
Venue: Barrel Venue, McHugh’s, 1 - 3 Cord Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 E2NK
Time: 8:00pm
Doors: €12
Friday 26th June 2026
Conor Mallon, Jack Warnock & Friends
Conor Mallon from Keady, Co.Armagh started his musical career with the Armagh Pipers Club and is now categorised as the one leading pipers in his generation.
Conor was the first recipient of the ACNI/BBC NI Young Traditional Musicians Platform award and is a Senior County, Ulster and All-Ireland Champion on Uilleann Pipes in Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.
Mallon’s“Hugely Impressive”debut solo album has exploded on the folk/traditional scene. The album having mostly his own compositions and arrangements of some old classics, The Irish Times has praised Mallon’s“High-octane production”debut. The debut solo album released in May 2023 has already received international plaudits as it was nominated for a German Critics Award and the Prestigious NI Music Prize shortly after release, and most recently won ‘Album of the Year’ for the Ireland Tonight Music award in Chicago.
Venue: Barrel Venue, McHugh’s, 1 - 3 Cord Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 E2NK
Time: 8:00pm
Doors: €12
This event is part of the SoundTown initiative, proudly supported by the Department of Culture, Communications & Sport and Louth County Council, in collaboration with Drogheda’s Night-Time Economy Adviser and supported by the Drogheda Purple Flag group.
Check out our collaborators Droichead Arts Centre, Deadly Craic Comedy Club & Cottage Market for monthly events.
Fáilte go Droichead Átha
18th - 20th September 2026
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Workshops
3-hour masterclasses with Ireland’s esteemed musicians & tutors.
Register for Traditional Irish Music Workshops in harp, flute, tin whistle, fiddle, banjo, uilleann pipes, button accordion, guitar & concertina.
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Session Trails
Move through the numerous sessions hosted by a range of local & visiting musicians.
3 days, over 50 artists & 12 traditional Irish music sessions. Be a part of it!
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Recitals
Showcasing Drogheda’s history & heritage, join us for recitals in Drogheda Library, Droichead Arts Centre, Highlanes Gallery & Scotch Hall Shopping Centre.
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Walking Trails
Boyne Valley Walking Festival takes place from 14th - 21st September 2025!
Discover the best of the Boyne Valley in nature, heritage & tradition.
Home to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in 2018 & 2019, Drogheda’s traditional Irish music scene has grown from strength to strength.
Boyne TradFest welcomes artists and visitors from across the country for an exciting weekend of traditional Irish music & song!
With over 50+ musicians performing as part of Boyne TradFest, Drogheda’s newest festival promises to be a memorable one!
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