UPCOMING EVENTS
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Brahms Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34
Thursday, 19:30 Location: Drogheda, St Peter’s Church of Ireland
Barry Douglas piano, Mia Cooper violin, Keith Pascoe violin, Joachim Roewer viola, William Butt cello Brahms Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34 Drogheda Classical Music is delighted that Barry Douglas is returning to Drogheda for the opening concert in this re-imagined series of concerts. Barry will be joined by the Esposito Quartet for an epic Piano Quintet by Brahms. One -
Queen of Technicolor: The Story of Maureen O’Hara
Friday, 20:00 Location: An Táin Arts Centre
Elaine O’Dwyer Portraying over twenty characters and using the original vanity case which belonged to O’Hara, this tour de force performance by Elaine O’Dwyer takes you on an intimate journey with Maureen O’Hara, revealing the person she was behind the limelight. O’Hara was a front runner of the #TimesUp movement, by standing up to Hollywood’s -
Connection – Strand 3 Culture night 2020. | By Curator Brian Hegarty
Saturday, 10:00
‘Connection’ is a 3 strand project presented by the Droichead Arts Centre concluding with an offsite exhibition for Culture Night 2020. Taking the gallery outside is not without its challenges. There are compromises, hurdles and frustrations to overcome in order to create a cohesive exhibition in this unusual environment. Connections involves 9 artists, each responding -
Zandra, Queen of Jazz
Friday, 20:00 Location: An Táin Arts Centre
Darn Skippy Productions present Zandra, Queen of Jazz — a play with original music, based on an extraordinary true story. With just her sax and a suitcase, Zandra Mitchell joined a jazz band and toured the world. Born in Phibsborough, Dublin in 1903, she was Ireland’s first female saxophonist. While the twenties roared, she found -
Hold Steady: Creative Spark
Saturday, 10:00 Location: Basement Gallery An Táín Arts Centre
A selection of new works completed during Creative Spark’s residency programme 2019-2020 in the medium of printmaking, weaving, mixed media and painting. Artists: Naoimh Larkin (Down); Annie June Callaghan (Fermanagh); Riley Waite (California); Jane Campbell (Louth); Niamh Hannaford and Tara Carroll (Dublin) Hold Steady is Creative Spark’s sixth residency programme exhibition at An Táin Arts -
John O’Conor piano
Friday, 19:30 Location: Drogheda, St Peter’s Church of Ireland
Beethoven Sonata in c minor Op. 13 Pathétique Beethoven Sonata in c sharp minor Op. 27 No. 2 Moonlight One of Ireland’s most-loved and regarded pianists, John O’Conor makes a welcome return to play two works by Beethoven in this the composer’s 250th year. The Pathétique, named to convey the romantic and even sorrowful mood of the -
Family Matters – Baz Ashmawy
Saturday, 20:00 Location: An Táin Arts Centre
Baz Ashmawy A new comedy show with Baz Ashmawy (50 ways to kill your Mammy, Wingman) where he talks about growing up as a half Egyptian/half Irish boy on a council estate in Dublin, being raised by a single mother who then found fame at the age of 73, success and its benefits and losses -
Exhibitions: Simpatico | Artists Raphael Hynes & Carey Clarke | 4th Sept – 31st Oct
Saturday, 10:00
Two Artists. Two Generations. In Conversation. Live in the Gallery In-Person & Online To mark the opening of this two-person exhibition, Simpaticojoin artists Raphael Hynes & Carey Clarke (online & in person in the gallery -whatever your preference) as they discuss their practice, their ways of thinking, making and the processes they engage. Former student -
Together – Apart: St Brigid’s School
Wednesday, 10:00 Location: Basement Gallery An Táín Arts Centre
St Brigid’s School community have been apart yet together during the Covid crisis. Creativity flourished in kitchens, gardens and living rooms. Sharing creativity in virtual spaces, we stayed together. Celebrating our success and keeping safe apart we were as always together, a community of talented resourceful learners. View more information here. -
Beethoven Piano Trio No. 7 in B-flat major Op. 97 Archduke
Friday, 19:30 Location: Drogheda, St Peter’s Church of Ireland
Fionnuala Moynihan piano, Sarah Sew violin, Aoife Nic Athlaoich cello Beethoven Piano Trio No. 7 in B-flat major Op. 97, Archduke Continuing the celebration of Beethoven’s 250th year, the premiere of the Archduke Trio was one of Beethoven’s final concert performances as a pianist, due to his increasing deafness. Dedicated to Archduke Rudolf of Austria, it was the last of -
Silver: Bridge Street Studios
Saturday, 10:00 Location: Basement Gallery An Táín Arts Centre
The artists of Bridge Street Studios present ‘Silver’ an exhibition celebrating the 25th Anniversary since the Studios were founded here in Dundalk. Joined by some founding members and in collaboration with local poet Barbara Smyth ‘Silver’ will be a diverse and eclectic mix of ceramics, drawing, mixed media, painting and textiles capturing the creative spirit that -
Gary Beecher piano, Gavan Ring tenor
Thursday, 19:30 Location: Drogheda, St Peter’s Church of Ireland
Gary Beecher piano, Gavan Ring tenor An evening of opera, song and seasonal favourites Two stand out musicians come together for this special pre-Christmas concert. As many people will look forward to 2020 drawing to a close, this will be an uplifting concert to get people in the mood for the festive season. Gary Beecher last
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Solo@Home – Farah Elle
Thursday, 20:00
Droichead Arts Centre’s Solo@Home is a video podcast series curated by SJ McArdle. The series is presented as part of #DroicheadConnects, a programme which supports art and creativity during the pandemic. The idea of the podcast is to give us an insight into the lockdown experience of four disparate musicians and present a bespoke home-recorded performance by each. -
Solo@Home – Úna Keane
Friday, 20:00
Droichead Arts Centre’s Solo@Home is a video podcast series curated by SJ McArdle. The series is presented as part of #DroicheadConnects, a programme which supports art and creativity during the pandemic. The idea of the podcast is to give us an insight into the lockdown experience of four disparate musicians and present a bespoke home-recorded performance by each. -
Solo@Home – Breifne Holohan
Saturday, 20:10
Droichead Arts Centre’s Solo@Home is a video podcast series curated by SJ McArdle. The series is presented as part of #DroicheadConnects, a programme which supports art and creativity during the pandemic. The idea of the podcast is to give us an insight into the lockdown experience of four disparate musicians and present a bespoke home-recorded performance by each. -
Solo@Home – Nuala Kennedy
Sunday, 20:00
Droichead Arts Centre’s Solo@Home is a video podcast series curated by SJ McArdle. The series is presented as part of #DroicheadConnects, a programme which supports art and creativity during the pandemic. The idea of the podcast is to give us an insight into the lockdown experience of four disparate musicians and present a bespoke home-recorded performance by each.