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Culture Night in Co Louth
THERE will be plenty of fun for all to banish the Autumn cold as Culture night returns to Louth bringing with it a kaleidoscope of arts and entertainment.
This fantastic event takes place on Friday, September 20th with a huge range of fun events, workshops, drama and more - and best of all they’re all completely free!
County Louth has an impressive hub of exciting and creative ideas and talents which are celebrated on this night.
This year, over 15 events are taking place in Dundalk, Drogheda and Ardee.
There is something for everyone, including music, exhibitions, workshops for children, dance, drama and lots more.
Minister for Culture, Heritage & the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan TD, commented: ‘ The theme for Culture Night 2019 is ‘wrap up in culture’ and that’s exactly what I urge people to do on Friday September 20th as Culture Night returns to towns and cities across the island of Ireland for a late night celebration of culture in all its forms.
‘One of my favourite things to do each year is to get out and enjoy a little cultural discovery, experiencing something I might not have before.’
Take a look at the events listed below and come out on the 20th September to celebrate Louth’s cultural scene.
Events taking place in Drogheda include culture trail featuring local professional artists, Droichead Youth Theatre & musicians, starting at 8pm and 8.30pm.
Many cultural experiences on offer from print studios in The Yard, Barlow House, public art Interventions across West Street, to music in the gallery, words in café/bar before finishing in the theatre. Free but booking essential.
Millmount Craft Quarter Drogheda – Family friendly fun between 6pm - 9.00pm. A free event welcoming our new resident Textile Artist Breda Mc Nelis; Art and Craft Studios open; Silk Painting; Textile Art; Upcycling demonstrations; Exhibition of New Art Work by Els Borghart. Children’s Pinch Pot Pottery workshop 6pm - 8pm. Ceramic Exhibition by Nanette Ledwith @ Gallery 13 Millmount and free access to Millmount Tower and Museum.
Highlanes St Laurence Street, Drogheda 7.30pm – 9pm Art, Artists and the Mythological Boyne River. Community Historian, Brendan Matthews discusses artists and artwork in the Drogheda Municipal Art Collection focusing on the mythological influence of the Boyne River.