- 19th Oct
- All Day Event
- Droichead Arts Centre
OUR ANNUAL ARTS FESTIVAL FOR CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES THAT WILL THRILL AND EXCITE. WITH SPONSORSHIP FROM FLOGAS IRELAND, DROGHEDA CREDIT UNION AND funding from CREATIVE IRELAND, the ARTS COUNCIL, AND MEATH ARTS OFFICE.
FREE WORKSHOP PROGRAMME FOR SCHOOLS in Drogheda & East Meath | 21 – 25 Oct.
Eco Circus Workshops - make your own circus props (juggling balls and balancing sticks from recycled and natural materials)/Juggling workshops/Clown workshops/Learn to build an aerial circus rig - Tech workshop for Teenagers
STRONG WOMEN SCIENCE | SAT 19 OCT 2PM | €8
Ever wanted to know how you balance a chair on your chin, if you can juggle liquid, or how circus performers eat fire? StrongWomen
Aoife and Maria reveal the scientific secrets behind their astounding tricks. In a fun, lively and fast-paced family circus
performance, find out how jugglers, acrobats and hula hoop artists use science to create their amazing acts.
Through Our Eyes | A Photographic Exhibition | Opening FRI 18 Oct | 6PM | All Welcome | Running until the 3 Nov
A photography exhibition by young people, women,
parents and toddlers , senior citizens and the men’s shed, with the Family
Resource Centre, Laytown. Facilitated by photographer Karen
Smyth, who worked with participants over 2024 to bring the exhibition to life. The photographs cover themes such as identity and
pride in your locale and community. This collaborative project emerged from conversations
at two Drogheda Implementation Board Arts & Community events in September 2022
and January 2024 and has been delivered with support from the Board. Supported
by Mahers Photographic, Drogheda.
THE SPOOKS PARADE | SAMHAIN NIGHT FEVER | DISCO AIN’T DEAD!
FRI 25 OCT 6.15PM FROM BARLOW HOUSE LAUNCHING THE LU FESTIVAL OF LIGHT
Droichead Arts Centre's Spooks Parade in partnership with Kada Ka Boom Arts is set to light up the ancient streets of Drogheda with dance moves and groovy grooves, as it makes its way right through the heart of the town. Expect sequences and glitter balls, frills and way over the top clash of discotheque colours as the gathering of schools and community groups get down to the real beat on the street under the main barbican of groove itself, St. Laurences Gate. Samhain will have its say and inevitably, have its way.
A participative collaborative cross community arts project, with 5 primary schools, Droichead Youth Theatre, musicians/percussionists, 150 children, across Drogheda and East Meath, including Aston Village ETNS; Presentation Primary; Mell National School; St Josephs National School, and Gaelscoil an Bhradáin Feasa. Under the Artistic Direction of Kieran Gallagher, from Kada Ka Boom Arts, the artistic team of of Vivienne Byrne, Yvonne Dowd Gardiner, Darrin Finnegan, and Breda Marron, and choreographer Tracey Martin, will work with schools over the next few weeks to create the parade. We are also reaching out to families to join us on the night in scary disco costumes, and walk at the back of the parade with us.
With Sponsorship from Drogheda Credit Union, and funding from Drogheda’s Night Time Economy Manager, Creative Ireland, the Arts Council, Flogas Ireland, Meath Arts Office, and supported by Love Drogheda.
OUT OF THE BLUE | SAT 26 OCT 2PM | €8
All the way from Turin. Wash away your troubles with the wonderfully subversive and interactive circus show by leading female clown, Fra Marto, all about doing the laundry. Immerse yourself in laughter and bubbles. Never has keeping the houseclean been so much fun.
JOE THE MAGICIAN | 3 NOV | 3pm | €15
It’s Joe the Magician from RTÉjr! And he’s bringing his spectacular children’s comedy magic and illusion show back to Droichead Arts Centre for one afternoon of mind boggling spectacular fun!
Joe’s show fuses laugh out loud comedy magic with absolutely jaw dropping spectacular illusions live on stage. It’s a rollercoaster theatrical ride that reinvents children’s entertainment.
A Flying table, magical friendly ghosts, a live snowstorm, a Halloween lie detector test… are just a hint of what you can expect!
Although it’s a kids magic show the grown ups love it just as much!
Joe’s hugely popular TV show ‘Dizzy Deliveries’ is the most watched show on RTÉjr AND the most streamed show on the RTÉ Player! Joe plays a magical delivery man who uses Làmh sign. Now in its second season.
