Drogheda is accessible by public transport via train & bus. The Tholsel is home to the Drogheda Tourist Office and is a point of information for Boyne TradFest.
Walking distance to the Tholsel from;
Mac Bride Train Station: 15-minute walk
Bus Éireann Bus Station: 5-minute walk
Dominic’s Take Away (Matthew’s Bus Drop-Off): 7-minute walk
Getting there
Transport
Train & Dart
Drogheda is serviced by MacBride Station.
Visit www.irishrail.ie to find up-to-date information on the following services;
Dublin - Dundalk Commuter
Dublin Connolly - Belfast Central
DART and Dublin Commuter
Bus
Bus Éireann
Visit www.buseireann.ie to find up-to-date information on the following services;
From Dublin: Routes 101 & 101X
From Navan: Route 190
From Mullingar (Austin Friar St): Route 190
From Dundalk: Routes 100 & 100X
Matthews Bus
Visit www.matthews.ie to find up-to-date information on the following services or call 042 937 8188;
Dundalk - Drogheda - Dublin (Route 900 & 901)
Dundalk - Drogheda - IFSC/UCD College (Route 904)
Drop off @ Dominic’s Take Away
Venue Locations
A number of venues central to Drogheda are the host locations for sessions, céilí, recitals & concerts.
Workshops
Instrumental Workshops take place from 11:00am - 2:00pm in St. Oliver’s Community School, Rathmullen Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 D766. See map for accurate directions.
There is ample parking at the venue.
Composition & Arrangement workshops takes place from 11:00am - 2:00pm in Barlow House, Droichead Arts Centre, West Street (A92 CPF9). See map for accurate directions.
Session Trail & Recitals
All of our venues are within a 5-minute walk of one another.
Our session trail schedule can be found under the <Programme> tab.
We are delighted to have Weavers, Clarkes Bar, The Hops, McHugh’s & Barney Mac’s as host venues for the numerous traditional Irish music sessions taking place over the weekend.
Recitals
Recitals on Culture Night take place in the Highlanes Gallery.
Céilí
Sets Céilí takes place in St. Peter’s Church of Ireland Parish Hall, Peter Street, Drogheda, A92 AP95
There is limited parking on site. We suggest parking in King Street Park or Bolton Square Car Park, both a 5 minute walk from the venue.
There is some on-street parking available along Peter Street.
Concert
Concert takes place in Droichead Arts Centre.
There is on street parking available.