Vision, People and Governance
Our Mission: We are a creative hub, nurturing, presenting and promoting art of, by and for the many, diverse communities of Drogheda, East Meath and Louth.
Our Purpose
Droichead Arts Centre exists to put art at the heart of people’s lives and ambitions in Drogheda, East Meath and Louth.
Our Vision
We look forward to a future where art matters and is easily, enjoyably, meaningfully part of everyone’s everyday life
Our Mission
We are a creative hub, nurturing, presenting and promoting art of, by and for the many, diverse communities of Drogheda, East Meath and Louth.
Droichead Arts Centre is supported by the Arts Council and Louth and Meath County Councils with additional programme support from Creative Ireland and a number of sponsors. We are also part funded by The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltach, Sport and Media under Project Ireland 2040.
This project has been part-funded by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media under Project Ireland 2040. Tá an tionscadal seo páirt-mhaoinithe ag an Roinn Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán faoi Thionscadal Éireann 2040.
Staff & Board
Collette Farrell
Director
041 9833946 collette.farrell@droichead.com
Linda Callaghan
Finance Manager linda.callaghan@droichead.com
John McGovern
Production Manager
041 9833946 john.mcgovern@droichead.com
Tony Conaghy
Community Employment Supervisor
tconaghy@droichead.com
Carol Ann Brodigan
Box Office Manager
barlow@droichead.com
Droichead Arts Centre also has a part-time staff complement on Community Employment fulfilling roles in Box Office, Marketing and Caretaking/Maintenance.
Droichead Arts Centre Board
For further biographical information on the Board, click here
- Vivienne Byrne (Chairperson)
- Cormac Bohan
- Breanndán Casey
- Cllr. Michelle Hall
- Moya Hodgers
- Des McGinty
- Áine Walsh (Secretary)
Droichead Arts Centre Policies/Statements/Publications
Droichead Arts Centre Strategy 2022 - 2026
Droichead Arts Centre - Child Safeguarding Statement
Droichead Arts Centre - Paying the Artist Policy
Droichead Arts Centre - Environmental Policy
Working as an Artist in the Regions
Creating Place : Borrowed Ground Residency
Droichead Arts Centre - Legal Information and Governance
Droichead Arts Centre is committed to good governance and complies with regulatory requirements as set out by the Charities Regulatory Authority under the Governance Code, and the governance and transparency requirements as outlined by the Arts Council. Our transparency scale is derived from The Governance Code for Community, Voluntary and Charitable Organsiations. Our commitment to comply with financial governance is guided by the Charities SORP (FRS102). Droichead Arts Centre is also committed to comply with the Principles of Good Fundraising. Please click here for information on senior staff salaries, in compliance with the Governance Transparency Scale for organisations in receipt of recurring Arts Council funding
Droichead Arts Centre is a company limited by guarantee with charity status. Droichead Arts Centre Registration: Reg no: 162462
Charity No: CHY 1305 | Charity Regulatory Authority Number: 20030674 | VAT No: 6562462F
Droichead Arts Centre Accounts
Download our 2022 Accounts here