Dundalk Tourist Office

11/02/2025

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07/02/2025

06/02/2025

First Friday public Walking Tour of the murals takes at 11.30am tomorrow. Learn about the artists & their techniques, discover the stories behind the street art in Dundalk!

Tickets €6 | departs from Dundalk Tourist Office at Market Square

04/02/2025

What can we learn from Brigid in the 21st century?
 
Organisers of the Brigid of Faughart Festival, Roisin Cotter and Maura Lennon, explain the legacy of our matron saint Brigid ahead of Lá Fhéile Bríde. 👇
 
“Brigid sits in a lot of different spheres. She was the bridge between her father who was part of the old religion, and her mother who was a Christian. She was also the bridge between the rich, as her father was rich, and the poor, because her mother was a slave.”
 
“That’s why her story is such an amazing one, she came from that and yet went on to become the most important woman in Ireland and probably Europe at the time. She was the head of a monastery.”
 
For more about the history and birthplace of Brigid, make sure to pick up this week’s Irish Country Living.

03/02/2025

Our tour of the Sacred Sites of Faughart takes place ths morning with Roisin Cotter. Starting from the Hill of Faughart Car Park at 11.00am and finishing up at St.Brigid's Shrine, 1 km away. Warm clothing and boots highly recommended. Donations of Euro10 or more much appreciated.

02/02/2025

Last chance to join us at The Northern Lights 𝗖𝗲𝐥𝗲𝗯𝐫𝗮𝐭𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝐁𝐫𝗶𝗴𝗶𝐝 as we take you on radiant journey of light, music & splendour! Don't miss this unforgettable experience that will illuminate Market Square in an epic fusion of sights and sounds!

⏰6pm — 6.30pm — 7pm
📅Sunday 2nd February
📍Market Square, Dundalk Town

This project is proudly brought to you by Louth County Council, Visit Louth, and Dundalk Town.

01/02/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗱𝗼𝐰𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀... join us this evening in 𝗖𝗲𝐥𝗲𝗯𝐫𝗮𝐭𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝐁𝐫𝗶𝗴𝗶𝐝 as we take you on radiant journey of light, music & splendour, creating an unforgettable experience that will illuminate Market Square in an epic fusion of sights & sounds!

⏰6pm — 6.30pm — 7pm
📅 Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd February
📍Market Square, Dundalk Town

This project is proudly brought to you by Louth County Council, Visit Louth, and Dundalk Town.

31/01/2025

As we know Saint Brigid is the patroness of many important & creative pursuits, including poetry! What better way to spend an hour on the eve of her feast day than at a reading by Dundalk Poetry Group.

🚩7pm this evening in The Still (located just to the left of the main entrance of Louth Library Service) in Dundalk.

31/01/2025

So many special events taking place as part of 𝗖𝗲𝐥𝗲𝗯𝐫𝗮𝐭𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝐁𝐫𝗶𝗴𝗶𝐝 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 including this wonderful St. Brigid Medieval Candlelit Procession on Sunday in Faughart! Full details at www.discoverireland.ie/louth/st-brigid-medieval-candlelit-procession

Find more events on Visit Louth and at https://tinyurl.com/yesvefjx

30/01/2025

Prepare to be enchanted & amazed as Dundalk Town Centre transcends into a spectacle of light this Bank Holiday Weekend in celebration of Brigid of Faughart.

Join us in 𝗖𝗲𝐥𝗲𝗯𝐫𝗮𝐭𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝐁𝐫𝗶𝗴𝗶𝐝 as we take you on radiant journey of light, music & splendour, creating an unforgettable experience that will illuminate Market Square in an epic fusion of sights and sounds!

⏰6pm — 6.30pm — 7pm
📅 Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd February
📍Market Square, Dundalk Town

Full details at https://www.discoverireland.ie/louth/the-northern-lights-celebrating-brigid
Enquiries to ☎️+353 42 9352111/ 9352842

This project is proudly brought to you by Louth County Council, Visit Louth, and Dundalk Town.

30/01/2025

So many wonderful events taking place as part of 𝗖𝗲𝐥𝗲𝗯𝐫𝗮𝐭𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝐁𝐫𝗶𝗴𝗶𝐝 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 including this 'Lecture on St. Brigid at the countymuseumdundalk'

An illustrated talk on St. Brigid will be held at the County Museum, Dundalk this Friday at 2.30 p.m. Entitled 'The Archaeology and Artefacts associated with St Brigid of Faughart' the talk will be given by Dr. Alison Lennon.

According to Dr. Lennon “Faughart is so deeply associated with St Brigid. I’ll be highlighting the archaeological monuments on Faughart Hill including St Brigid's church, well, pillar and bed. I’ll also analyse the origins and legends regarding artefacts associated with her such as crosses, Brídeog dolls, Brat Bríde and bullaun stones.”

Museum Curator, Brian Walsh, added “Over the course of the last number of years the country has seen a renewal of interest in St. Brigid and her life. This lecture will be a strong reminder of Brigid’s life and as importantly, her birthplace. We’re extremely fortunate in the Museum to have a collection of her crosses on display which speak to her legacy and continued relevance to this day. Moreover, we’re delighted to have Dr. Lennon speak on a subject with such a strong local significance.”

Admission to the lecture is free but prior booking is recommended +353 42 9392999.

📸County Museum, Dundalk

Find more events on Visit Louth and at https://www.visitlouth.ie/visitor-info/birthplace-of-brigid.html or contact Dundalk Tourist Office on +35342 9352111

28/01/2025

They said it was going to be epic, enchanting, and unforgettable, and that is exactly what it was! The Northern Lights – Brigid 1500 was a huge success in 2024, attracting visitors traveling from an 80+ kilometer radius to join in the celebrations for St. Brigid of Faughart in Dundalk.

Taking place this year on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd of February, the final preparations are underway to create another unique and unforgettable audio-visual show to commemorate the life and legacy of St. Brigid.

The spectacular lighting shows will take place between 6pm and 7pm each evening at Market Square and all are invited to come along and join in the celebrations.

“The Northern Lights – Celebrating Brigid is a monumental attraction befitting the Matron Saint of Ireland, this installation features up to 200 thousand individual points of light and unique decorative symbols exclusively designed to represent the spirit of Brigid. Inspiration for the visual concept came directly from the iconic Brigid of Faughart mural created by Irish artist Friz in Dundalk in 2020, it has continued to inspire us in countless ways and was central to this design.” said TCCM Manager Martin McElligott.

Do not miss The Northern Lights – Celebrating Brigid Festival this Bank Holiday weekend as these awe-inspiring light shows illuminate the night sky creating an unforgettable audio-visual experience that is free of charge and a must see for all ages!

This festival is proudly brought to you by Louth County Council and Dundalk Town.

28/01/2025

✨ Creative Spark is thrilled to announce the opening of our inaugural pop-up exhibition space at the Downtown Hub! ✨

🎨 Brigid: The Pop-Up Exhibition showcases the incredible work of ten talented artists from the Creative Spark Print Studio, each inspired by the rich legacy and symbolism of Brigid.

📅 Opening Night: Friday, 31st January, at 7 pm
🗓 Exhibition Dates: Runs until Wednesday, 28th February
📍 Location: Downtown Hub, right in the heart of town

Join us as we celebrate this exciting milestone and delve into an exhibition that blends creativity, folklore, and heritage.

25/01/2025

If you are at the Holiday World Show in the RDS today be sure to drop by Stand S7 and find out all the best things to do in the Wee County!

20/01/2025

Our poster is going up far and wide 🤩 First concert is SOLD OUT but lots of room for most of our other events; concerts, workshops, sessions and more - tell your friends and come to beautiful Carlingford for some top tier music, song, dance and craic!!! 🎶🎻

All info over on our website:
https://www.feilenatana.com/

16/01/2025

15/01/2025