Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Children’s Games Morning on May 23rd
This Saturday (May 23rd) is the date for our first ever Children's games morning. It will take place from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm. It’s open to all our younger members ranging in ages from 6 to 13 years old and will include indoor, outdoor and pool games. Part of the morning will be recorded as part of the clubs involvement in RTE’s television programme “At your Service”. John and Francis Brennan will be in attendance. It costs €5 per child and refreshments will be provided. Names are now being taken at reception.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Droghada Events to coincide with Irish Open
Please find details of the Drogheda Festival 2009 which provides entertainment and heritage events for visitors to the 3 Irish Open Golf Championships and to the people of the north east
Friday, May 8, 2009
The Irish Open Golf experience
It's not often that you get a chance to see some of the leading sportsmen in the world competing on your doorstep but by this time next week some of them will be battling the renowned Baltray links course.
The countdown to the Irish open has started and with the course only 25 minutes drive from Smarmore Castle so we are an ideal base for anyone who plans to attend the event.
When the Open was held there a few years ago we went along and were astounded by just how much at planning goes into such an event. Parking was set up a fair distance from the course but there was shuttle bus constantly running to and from the car parks. Once on the course you were free to go anywhere. There were grandstands set up at key holes but most people seemed to wander around the course so that the got a feel for everything or because they wanted to follow their favorite players.
The best part for me was looking at the players practicing before they went out on their rounds. Spectators could get really close to this area and you could see the players try out the shots they expected to have to play during their round or go through their individual warm up routine.
The countdown to the Irish open has started and with the course only 25 minutes drive from Smarmore Castle so we are an ideal base for anyone who plans to attend the event.
When the Open was held there a few years ago we went along and were astounded by just how much at planning goes into such an event. Parking was set up a fair distance from the course but there was shuttle bus constantly running to and from the car parks. Once on the course you were free to go anywhere. There were grandstands set up at key holes but most people seemed to wander around the course so that the got a feel for everything or because they wanted to follow their favorite players.
The best part for me was looking at the players practicing before they went out on their rounds. Spectators could get really close to this area and you could see the players try out the shots they expected to have to play during their round or go through their individual warm up routine.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Drogheda Arts Festival 2009
This weekend sees the 5th annual Drogheda Arts Festival.
The following extract from the Drogheda tourism website gives a flavour of what to expect.
The festival takes place over the May Bank Holiday in the town of Drogheda, Co. Louth which is one of Ireland’s oldest medieval towns. The town is divided in two by the River Boyne and is steeped in history from the Battle of the Boyne site to Millmount and Laurence’s Gate, to mention a few, so there is plenty to see also in the town.
The festival consists of 6 days of theatre, music, spectacle, visual arts, dance, puppetry, comedy, literature and street performances through a multi-disciplinary programme of both national and international acts.
With events for all ages and in various locations throughout the town this festival is one not to be missed with something for everyone to enjoy. The festival will, as always create a real buzz about the town on the May Bank Holiday weekend.
The box office is located in the Highlanes Gallery in Laurence St Drogheda and its opening hours are
Monday to Saturday 10am -6pm and on Sunday 12noon - 4pm . Bookings by phone to 041-9807114
The Drogheda Arts Festival is funded by Drogheda Borough Council, Failte Ireland, Arts Council & Louth County Council.
The following extract from the Drogheda tourism website gives a flavour of what to expect.
The festival takes place over the May Bank Holiday in the town of Drogheda, Co. Louth which is one of Ireland’s oldest medieval towns. The town is divided in two by the River Boyne and is steeped in history from the Battle of the Boyne site to Millmount and Laurence’s Gate, to mention a few, so there is plenty to see also in the town.
The festival consists of 6 days of theatre, music, spectacle, visual arts, dance, puppetry, comedy, literature and street performances through a multi-disciplinary programme of both national and international acts.
With events for all ages and in various locations throughout the town this festival is one not to be missed with something for everyone to enjoy. The festival will, as always create a real buzz about the town on the May Bank Holiday weekend.
The box office is located in the Highlanes Gallery in Laurence St Drogheda and its opening hours are
Monday to Saturday 10am -6pm and on Sunday 12noon - 4pm . Bookings by phone to 041-9807114
The Drogheda Arts Festival is funded by Drogheda Borough Council, Failte Ireland, Arts Council & Louth County Council.
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