The sounds of summer abound as the captivating, bright, melodic sound of Drogheda Brass band flows around Laurence Street.   Revel in music outdoors as the streetscape of Laurence Street is lifted with the uplifting music of Drogheda Brass Band as they perform in the gallery’s courtyard on Sunday 16th August at 1.50pm for an […]

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.   […]

Saturday 28th March, 2026 at 3.20pm Join us for the opening of Jackie Nickerson’s exhibition STATESIDE – a Highlanes Gallery national tour where Jackie will be in conversation with writer and journalist Sinéad Gleeson. The exhibition is open to view from 3pm This talk will be (ISL )Irish Sign Language Interpreted. Tea, Coffee & Prosecco […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Graduate of DKIT’s Masters program in Computer Animation Production, and achieving the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, freelance Illustrator & Animator, Sadbh de Buitléir-Kearney will deliver an immersive workshop for teenagers interested in art and animation.   Using digital and physical examples, Sadbh will introduce and induct you to the basics of animation, from theory […]

Breda Marron: Sticks, Stones & Bones Saturday 17th January, 2:30pm   Opening with an in-conversation between artist Breda Marron & Director Aoife Ruane, the Chairperson and Board of Highlanes Gallery invite you to a site-responsive exhibition, 𝘚𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘴, 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 & 𝘉𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 which explores ideas around nature, ecology and the environment, and spirituality and identity this Saturday […]

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 […]