FESTIVAL PLUS

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THE COTTAGE MARKET, DROGHEDA

Markets have been at the heart of communities for centuries and to this day provide opportunities for people in both urban and rural communities to trade and socialise in public and private spaces. They make a positive contribution to the local economy, support local enterprise, promote healthy and sustainable lifestyles and serve as gathering and meeting places for people of all ages, socioeconomic backgrounds and interests. The Cottage Market, Drogheda can be found in the beautiful setting of St Peters Church of Ireland on Peters Street. With an eclectic mix of stalls, thirty in all, selling homemade breads, cakes chutneys, confectionary & sauces, home-grown vegetables, fruit, plants, seedlings and hand-crafted cushions, willow baskets, skincare, upcycled furniture, jewellery, candles, textile creations, and art, craft and design; this market is a showcase of local produce and products. Catch the festival market atmosphere; grab a coffee or delicious hot chocolate, and listen to some cool vinyl sounds. www.thecottagemarket.ie/cottage-markets/drogheda/

Saturday 29 April 11.00am- 4.00pm

TOURS OF BEAULIEU HOUSE & GARDENS

‘This could arguably be Ireland’s earliest country house’ Country Life Magazine, 2015

Open each year from June to September, Beaulieu House is a rare survivor of the Artisan Mannerist style with fine brickwork and carvings, and currently lived in by the eleventh generation of the Tichbourne family, Cara Konig. The vibrant, walled garden, with its double herbaceous border and sunny, south facing slope contains many unusual plants and trees. Beaulieu is also a venue partner of Drogheda Arts Festival as host to the Bank Holiday Festival Day, Beaulieu: Sounds Beautiful (See page 42). Tours of the house and garden are specially available during the festival weekend.

Saturday 29 April & Sunday 30 April at 2.00pm, 3.00pm & 4.00pm
€12 per person (includes 40 minute tour) Free for under 16s
Garden only: €5 per person
Dogs on leads
W. www.beaulieuhouse.ie T. +353 (0)41 9838557 E. info@beaulieuhouse.ie

BOYNE 10K RUN

Enjoy this annual run starting in the heart of the Boyne Valley, in Drogheda, and taking a scenic route. The Boyne 10K will raise money for local athletic clubs and charities. Runners, Joggers and Walkers are welcome. Enter online at www.boyne10k.ie

Sunday 30 April 3.00pm

FESTIVAL FUTURE

Vantastival 3 & 4 June www.vantastival.ie | The Irish Maritime Festival 9 & 10 July www.maritimefestival.ie  | Louth County Fleadh 12 – 14 May www.comhaltas.ie/events/ | The Irish Maritime Festival 10 & 11th June www.maritimefestival.ie | Silenzio 23-24 June www.louthcms.org

RENT A BIKE

Experience Drogheda and the Boyne Valley with the wind in your hair! Enjoy a leisurely cycle along the ramparts out to the Battle of the Boyne Centre at Oldbridge. Quay Cycles are open on Sat 29 April and have a special festival rate of €14 for the day. Located on the north side of the river at 11A North Quay, telephone in advance to reserve your bike of your dreams on 041- 9834526.