After a short, family-friendly tour of the exhibition, Caoimhe will guide participants in creating their own landscapes using pastels techniques. With simple, tactile methods, families will experiment with shapes and textures making individual artworks inspired by Bea Orpen and works on exhibition by contemporary artists in the collection including Stephen Doyle. In many of these […]

Join the Drogheda Creative Writers for this year’s World Poetry Day, and listen to a selection of poems, read by the poets.   Taking place on Saturday 21st March , join the Drogheda Creative Writers & Just Write in celebrating an afternoon of words and meaning.   World Poetry Day is an opportunity to reflect […]

Join artist Claire Halpin in exploring art from our Exhibition, Bea Orpen: Paint & Purpose.   Join a lively and reflective discussion with artist Claire Halpin, in a participant-centred session, its ambition to create inclusive discussion around artwork.   Using Visual Thinking Strategies, the session is more a discussion where you can offer your opinion […]

The iconic St Peter’s Male Voice Choir return mark St. Patrick’s Day with a special themed performance   Tuesday 17th March at 1pm   Visiting Drogheda for the St Patrick’s Day Parade, or want to soak up the atmosphere of the day – the gallery is open for your enjoyment and pleasure!   Warm up […]

Join the IMRO award winning broadcaster as he presents his iconic show live from the gallery, marking its 20th birthday.   As Highlanes Gallery begins to mark its 20th year in existence, join the award winning broadcaster, Gerry Kelly, as he presents a slice of life in the Northeast, live from the gallery, on Friday […]

Seachtain na Gaeilge Family Workshop Led by Sinéad Collier   Wednesday 11th March 2025 4pm-4.45pm   Collaboration & Compound Words is a workshop where children and grown-ups can come together to create artwork in the unique surrounds of Highlanes Gallery.   Join us for this workshop for all the family to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge […]

Join the Drogheda Creative Writers & Just Write as they celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day with a selection of works!   Drogheda Creative Writers and Just Write poetry group, return to Highlanes Gallery to celebrate International Women’s Day on Saturday, March 7th, 3-4.30 pm.   The theme for 2026 is “Give To Gain”, a […]

Collect, Connect and Create’ Creative Workshop with Breda Marron 6th March, 2026   As part of her exhibition Sticks, Stones & Bones at Highlanes Gallery, Drogheda, artist Breda Marron will facilitate a hands-on workshop to guide participants into a thoughtful and embodied exploration of their relationship with the natural world.   Breda’s practice is rooted […]

Parent & Toddler Workshop Penti Menti – Sarah Dwyer Tuesday 24th February Join artist Caoimhe O’Dwyer for a fun-filled, multimedia art workshop created especially for curious toddlers and their parents.   This parent and toddler art workshop is inspired by artist Sarah Dwyer’s exhibition Penti Menti. At the heart of her practice, painting becomes a […]