Working together for Drogheda's future

Tourism & Lifestyle

Assist in the development of Active Drogheda

Get more people walking, cycling, running, swimming. Promotion of local Active Drogheda calendar every day and every week. Encouraging people to get out, socially engage and feel good about themselves and where they live. More bike lanes – less cars – less carbon

Drogheda sports clubs

Leisure Centres

1 yr – 18 mths

Assist in the promotion of Local Arts & Culture

Promotion of local arts, culture, music events to create a greater sense of place. What is Drogheda and why is it different? Giving the people of Drogheda pride in where they are from and visitors an authentic sense of place

Droichead Arts Centre

Highlanes Gallery

TLT

Barlow House

Classical Music Series

1 yr – 18 mths

Review of Drogheda Attractions

The amenities and historical attractions are made “Attractions” and are presented to their full potential.

Drogheda Tourism Office

Old Drogheda Society

1 year – 18 mths

Assist in the development of existing and future festivals

Assist in the development of a festival that is exclusive to Drogheda. Something that is sustainable and can grow year on year. Orange tourism.

Drogheda Vintners

Drogheda Hotels

5 Years

Boyneside Trail / Boyne Greenway Integration

To extend the Boyne Trail /Greenway and to create a bike hire rental (similar to city rental schemes at different locations for the enjoyment of all. Extend Fingal to Newgrange

Meath County Council

Fingal County Council

5 years

Review of potential uses of river Boyne

Longer term would like to see more use of our river with perhaps river taxis, tourist routes – to and from Oldbridge, Slane, Navan, Boyne Estuary? Tap into the legends e.g. Salmon of Knowledge. A Boyne Blueway

Fáilte Ireland

OPW (Office of Public Works)

National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS)

5 Years