Saturday 3rd January at 3pm Welcome the New Year in with a perspective by Brendan Mattews on the challenging and fascinating life & times of 19th century Drogheda-artist Laurence Fagan.   Laurence Fagan was born in the townland of Lisdornan parish of Moorechurch County Meath in 1825. The son of Sylvester and Mary Fagan, Laurence […]

Saturday 27th December, 1pm Mike Rivas Classical Guitar Recital   Born in Santa Tecla, estate of La Libertad, El Salvador, Central America, as a young boy Mike used to hear his father playing songs with an old guitar at home. Then Mike’s brother taught him the first chords in the instrument. Months later, during an […]

Winter Solstice at Highlanes Gallery Saturday 20th December from 1-2.30pm Join Drogheda Creative Writers and Just Write Poetry Group to mark Winter Solstice.   As the sun rises on Dec 21st, 2025, it illuminates the inner chamber at Newgrange prehistoric monument. Light triumphs over darkness, signalling the gradual return of longer days, and the promise […]

Clann Miotlantach/Mythatlantics: Alice Rekab Parent and Toddler Tuesday Morning Workshop Tuesday 16th December 10.30am   A Gallery-based workshop led by artist Caoimhe O’Dwyer   Join artist Caoimhe O’Dwyer for a fun-filled, hands-on clay workshop created especially for curious toddlers and their grown-ups.   Together, you’ll step into Alice Rekab’s immersive exhibition ‘Clann Miotlantach/Mythlantics’ in the […]

STAND UP FOR HUMAN RIGHTS FOR ALL Join Drogheda Creative Writers and Just Write! Poetry group as they celebrate International Human Rights Day in Highlanes Gallery on Wednesday December 10th from 3pm – 4.30 pm.   This years theme focuses on human rights as our everyday essentials. Poets will read their work focusing on lived […]

Saturday 6th December 11:30am – 1.00pm Family Workshop   Explore your creativity and join us for another informal Family Workshop where you will look and discuss the exhibition, Clann Miotlantach/Mythlantics, by artist Alice Rekab.   Inspired by Alice’s artworks full of memories and exploring their dual heritage, Irish and West African, your family group will […]

Painting Winter and Christmas Friday 5 December at 11am   The winter season has enraptured artists and viewers alike for hundreds of years, inspired by the beauty or hazards of snow and ice, of the origin story of Christmas, or of festive celebrations. A lecture by Professor Emeritus Dr Yvonne Scott presents a selection of […]

Join art historian Jean Ryan as she shares artists approaches to their practice, here, looking at the practice of Alice Rekab in Mythlantics. Jean Ryan brings you closer to the ideas, thoughts, processes and theory considering our temporary exhibitions on Saturday 29th November at 12noon. In this talk, Jean focuses on Alice Rekab’s practice in […]

Research has shown that crafting, regardless of the medium you use, can bolster mood, improve self-confidence, and reduce stress overall. In addition, crafting improves mental agility, improves both gross and fine motor movements, and decreases cognitive decline. Katrina Norris, Spectrum Health & Human Services   This session has been scheduled as the session on Friday […]