Festival

Title:     The Oldbridge Harvest Fair
Date:    Sunday 25th September
Time:    11am to 4pm
Location: Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre

The OPW is delighted to announce that the Oldbridge Harvest Fair will once again take place in the enchanting Walled Garden on Sunday 25th September from 11am to 4pm. So why not save the date and take the family to Oldbridge to soak up the atmosphere -watch dancing displays, listen to beautiful music while sampling the fine artisan food on display. It promises to be a fun day for all the family.

Ashbourne Library 

• Tuesday 1st November at 3pm. 

Seasonal Arts & Crafts for children aged 6+ 
Booking essential.  
Please phone Ashbourne Library at 01 8358185

• Wednesday 2nd November at 3pm.

Film club for children aged 6+.  
All welcome.  Bring your own popcorn!

According to legend, Samhain, the ancient Celtic Festival that we now call Halloween, originated here in Co. Meath in the Boyne Valley.

Meath Libraries Summer Stars July events are in full swing and they are taking bookings for August events from Monday, 25th of July.  

There's lots to look forward to with some Puppet Shows from the Moon and Sixpence Puppet Theatre, Coding with Scratch Workshops, Harry Potter hour and more. 

There is also a Lego Competition in Ashbourne Library and an online Harry Potter Quiz. And all of the usual regular storytime sessions will still be running.

Booking is through your local library.

Meath Film Festival is due to take place on Saturday the 17th of September 2022 at Solstice Arts Centre, Navan.

Festival founder and director Siún O Connor (Walterstown, Co. Meath), announced the programme of events for the upcoming Meath Film Festival at its launch event on July 13th this year. The festival will provide great opportunities for filmmakers to get involved, showcase their work and strengthen the vibrant filmmaking community in the county.
Meath Film Collective are now accepting submissions for short films from both local and national filmmakers.

Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Boyne Valley, Droichead Arts Centre and film maker Frank W. Kelly are delighted to announce the inaugural Boyne Valley International Film Festival. Curated by acclaimed filmmaker and Boyne Valley native Frank W. Kelly and Collette Farrell, Droichead Arts Centre Director, this two day event will feature the best short films from around the country, and the world, with a special focus on films made in the region. 

Join us for a wine reception to mark the official launch of the Meath Film Festival this autumn.

The festival founder and director Siún O'Connor will be announcing the upcoming programme with some exciting opportunities for local and national filmmakers.

• When: Wednesday 13th July 2022, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
• Where: Solstice Arts Centre, Navan, Co. Meath, C15 KWP1

All are welcome, please share with your friends & family! 

Louth Craftmark is delighted to host their forthcoming group exhibition, Connective 22, in Gallery 13, Millmount, Drogheda. Set in the historic setting of the Millmount Craft Quarter, and home to the Drogheda Museum and Martello Tower, Louth Craftmark is delighted to be joined by Labour Party TD Ged Nash to officially open the exhibition on Friday, 8th July at 6pm. All are welcome to attend.

The free exhibition will run until Friday 5th August with opening hours from 11am to 5pm, Tuesday to Sunday.

Come join us to experience a magical weekend at Loughcrew Gardens,  July 20th to 21st July from 12:00pm - 6pm, inspired by fairies, enchantment. art, and anicent legends.

To book tickets click here

Opal the Fairy, Fairy disco, Real life Unicorn, Cronin, Circus school, A Snail’s Tale, Fancy Dan, Merrow, Mandala making, Enchanted fairy trail, Fi Flo Hoops, Bouncy Castle, Storytelling, Wishing tree, Portrait painting, Vintage fair games, Fancy Dan and more!!

National Heritage Week, an initiative by the Heritage Council, celebrates all things heritage. It brings together communities, families, organisations, cultural institutions, academics and enthusiasts, to build awareness about the value of heritage and support its conservation.

Click here to see what's happening in counties Meath and Louth for Heritage Week 2022.