festivals and fairs louth

International drama festival with art exhibitions, children's events and fashion shows....

Local events with cross border influence, national and international visitors, suitable for all ages and with a strong cultural and Irish flavour....

Ours is a Halloween Music Festival concentrating on world, roots and traditional music. It happens in the context of Halloween community events around Dundalk, including parades, pumpkin displays, farmers market and ghoulish ghost walks....

Leanbh Drogheda Children's Arts Festival is a festival celebrating children's imagination and creativity. The Droichead Arts Centre is filled with a programme of workshops, films, dance, music ,drama , comedy , visual arts, puppetry and storytelling...

What Christmas would be complete without a visit to Santa’s Grotto? Visit Santa, Ms Claus and his Elves in the village setting, enjoy the carol singing, observe the live crib and listen to the story of Christmas. All events are indoors and all kiddies must be accompanied by an adult. Prior booking is recommended....

This festival takes place in July. Three days and nights of Samba music and dance. Groups from Europe, South America and Ireland. Drogheda Samba Festival is a weekend of music, fun and activities for musicians, townspeople and visitors. The focus of the festival is very much on samba music, dance and costume. It is gradually broadening to include other forms of music from other continents....

International drama, street entertainment and fun....