- Brigid of Faughart Festival (January/February): An annual celebration honouring St Brigid, Ireland’s patroness saint, erroneously claimed to have been born in Faughart near Dundalk. Events include workshops on symbols and customs, pilgrimages, music, and community gatherings marking Imbolc and spring’s arrival.
- Féile na Tána (The Tain Festival): January 25 – February 2, 2026. A premier traditional Irish music festival featuring music, song, and dance in venues across Louth, especially Carlingford.
- Drogheda Arts Festival (likely early May): A multi-day event showcasing contemporary and international music, visual arts, theatre, and street performances in Drogheda.
- Louth Contemporary Music Society Festival (mid-June): Focused on modern classical and experimental music, with concerts and events.
- An Chúirt Chruitireachta: International Festival for Irish Harp (late June to early July): Held in Termonfeckin, this gathering celebrates harp music with performances, workshops, and international participants.
- Boyne Music Festival (late July): A classical chamber music festival in Drogheda, featuring concerts in historic venues.
- Carlingford Oyster Festival (August): A family-oriented seafood celebration in Carlingford with oyster tastings, street entertainment, competitions, and live music.
- Boyne Valley International Film Festival (August): Screenings and events centred on independent films at Droichead Arts Centre in Drogheda.
- Lú Festival of Light (October): A spectacular illumination event in Drogheda, projecting myths and history onto landmark buildings.
Louth:
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Festivals
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