Fleadh showed that we can come together

THE Fleadh was the brainchild of former d Hotel GM Rory Scott (pictured), and he feels collaboration is the key to building on the legacy.

“The Fleadh shows that as a town, when we come together, we can do it, from cleaning to hospitality, to shops - it took six years, but this will take time to,” he said.

“The Boyne valley brand has brought a huge awareness to the town – we have the best visitor’s guide and website – and our challenge is to get the business to come back, and that can only be achieved by the various groups - the vintners, the retailers, hospitality - coming together and pushing Drogheda forward.”

Karen Devine echoed that sentiment, saying we all have a part to play.

“Leadership isn’t somebody else; it’s you, it’s me,” she pointed out. “You have no idea how strong we can be when we collaborate, and when we take the energy strength and resources we have as a community, we become a force to be reckoned with.”