To Land: INSIGHT – Friday 12 June at 11:30am Artist’s Gallery Talk with artist Fiona Kelly   To Land: Living Roots Awaken Draws from the rich collection of Crawford Art Gallery’s contemporary artworks, the exhibition explores how identity is shaped by our relationship with land, history, and memory. The exhibition conveys the persistence of history […]

Join Anthony Haughey for an engaging afternoon session, informing and empowering young creatives in professional practice thinking.   Presented on the occasion of Cruinniú na nÓg 2026 My socially engaged art practice – Anthony Haughey meets Teenagers and Young People 16+ Saturday 6th June 2.30-4pm   The session aims to empower young people to understand […]

Don a mask & some eyewear! Get your index finger ready for street art action in this dynamic session on the street.   Presented on the occasion of Cruinniú na nÓg 2026   Street Art-the essentials With Sums Saturday 6th June 11.30am-12.45pm   The session aims to introduce (13-18 years) to the basics of street […]

Join artist Claire Halpin in exploring art from our Exhibition, Ceiliúradh – Treasures of the Boyne Valley.   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 […]

Drogheda Creative Writers mark this year’s Poetry Day Ireland, with a selection of poems.   Taking place on Thursday, 28th May, join the Drogheda Creative Writers for an afternoon of words, reflection and connection.   Poetry Day Ireland’s theme for this year is ‘Home’.   This is very significant as Poetry Ireland as it returns […]

Parent and Toddler Tuesday Morning Workshop Tuesday 19th May 10.30am A Gallery-based workshop led by artist Caoimhe O’Dwyer   Join artist Caoimhe O’Dwyer for a playful and creative workshop designed especially for parents and toddlers. Together, you’ll explore Ceiliúradh: Treasures of the Boyne Valley and focus on some of the river and sea themes within […]

Raphael Hynes painting and drawing process – connect, witness and try for yourself! Saturday 16th May 11am-12:30pm   For young people and adults aged 16+   Challenge yourself to connect deeply with an artist whose practice is rigourous in its dedication to light, time and composition; things that some may consider as constraints, but ultimately […]

Ceiliúradh, Treasures of the Boyne Valley 9 May – 9 August 2026 Exhibition Opening Friday 8th May 11.30am – 1pm Upper Gallery   The opening will take the form of an informal gallery talk with the curatorial team, and invited artists and will be officially opened by Cllr Michelle Hall, Civic Mayor of Drogheda.   […]

Silent Pews – Living Art: The story of Highlanes Gallery Friday 1st May at 11am Presented by Brendan Matthews.   The story of Drogheda & the North East’s Municipal Art Gallery is one of vision, persistence, and a deep community belief in the value of the visual arts.   From the establishment of the Drogheda […]