Drogheda Independent

Special evening at the Highlanes Gallery for food and art lovers

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AFTER the huge interest from audiences in January, Highlanes Gallery is presenting another Supper Tour, this time, focussing on the theme of Drogheda in the Collection.

If you have not called in, there are gems of work in the Collection where Drogheda, its streetscap­e and the Boyne Viaduct are depicted across painting print and mixed media over three centuries.

However, if you want to get closer to the work, Drogheda’s history and the artists who made them, don’t miss Community Historian, Brendan Matthews tour, followed by informal supper with performanc­es from the crème of Co. Louth traditiona­l performers, Gradam Ceoil 2018 award winner, Pádraigín Ní Uallacháín, Gerry Cullen ( Voice Squad) and Kern; Brendan McCreanor (uilleann pipes), SJ McArdle (voice and guitar) and Barry Kieran (fiddle), who have just won the Trad Fest Showcase 2018, which sees them perform in Milwaukee in August.

Join the group for an evening of art, food and music, and (re) discover the Drogheda Municipal Art Collection. Choose from two distinct thematic guided tours of some of the highlights of the Collection, followed by a buffet supper and wine, with live musical accompanim­ent.

Tickets are €30 and include the guided tour, buffet supper, glass of wine, tea/coffee and music and song, and can be booked on Eventbrite.

The event is on Wednesday 28 February 2018, 7.00pm– 9.30pm

Highlanes Gallery is grateful for the ongoing financial support from Louth County Council, the Arts Council, and Patrons, Benefactor­s and Friends of the gallery.

For Informatio­n: Simon Colfer, Highlanes Gallery T. 0419803311 E. info@highlanes.ie

Highlanes Gallery is open 6 days a week, Monday – Saturday 10.30am-5.00pm, Closed Sunday

Men’s Shed

Drogheda Mens Shed wish to invite new members . Minimum age is 45. Please contact the shed 041980007 or visit the shed at Donore Road oppisite Lidl. All are welcome.

Social dancing

SOCIAL and ballroom dance class has resumed st Drumshallo­n Forge located on the Ballymaken­ny road between Keoghs pub and Kellystown roundabout every Friday night from 8:30 p.m to 10:45 p.m.

Instructor Peter will have you proficient at the quick step, waltz, etc quicker than you can say 1.2.3, 1,2,3.

Everyone welcome, beginners, improvers singles and couples with an extra slice of cake at the tea break for all new male dancers! No wall flowers allowed at the forge! Admission €10 pay as you go.

John Lonergan to talk at Boomerang

THE next Let’s Talk Youth session takes place in the Boomerang Youth Service centre on Fair Street on Wednesday February 28 at 10am.

Help your child/teen to be happy and content is the subject of the discussion by John Lonergan.

Grease

ON 9th and 11th May, St Joseph’s secondary school present the musical Grease in the Barbican.

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