• Skip to main content
Whitelight Website Header Image
Menu
×
  • Home
  • WE Create

    We bring the magic

  • WE Manage

    We focus on the details

  • WE Produce

    We bring your event to life

  • WE Deliver

    Meet our Clients

  • WE Are

    Who we are

  • WE Talk

    Contact us

  • WE Blog

    News & Events

  • Photo Gallery

    Photos from our events

  • Video Gallery

    Videos from our events

Anchors Aweigh … another successful Irish Maritime Festival

Whitelight Events » Anchors Aweigh … another successful Irish Maritime Festival

Anchors Aweigh … another successful Irish Maritime Festival

June 23, 2015 by Karen Devine Leave a Comment

The 3rd annual Irish Maritime Festival took over Drogheda from 19-21st June and the team at WhiteLight Consulting and Karen H events were delighted to deliver this project on behalf of Louth County Council and Drogheda Port Company.

The festival commenced with a flotilla of ships sailed up Drogheda’s River Boyne on Friday afternoon. Frotm hat moment on the sun shone and over 40,000 visitors streamed through the gates and enjoyed all the fun.

“The 2015 Irish Maritime Festival was bigger and better than ever before. Our aim is to grow the Festival to become recognised on the national calendar of events and this year moved us ever closer to that aim.” explained Mary T. Daly of Louth County Council “Working with Drogheda Port Company, we bring the structure and the organisation but the local community bring the personality, fun and action. It was just brilliant to see so many community groups involved in making the Festival such a success.”

Speaking about the action on, in and above the water Chair of Drogheda Port Company Denis Moynihan continued “The Festival featured a number of epic battles including the Boyne Swim, The Boyne Boat Race, Howth-Drogheda Yacht Race, the Battle Over The Boyne Tug of War and The East Coast Chowder Championship. We were delighted to welcome athletes and vessels from all over the country to compete here at the Festival. The victories were hard won and well done to one and all.”

All weekend the kids laughed, the pirates battled, the chefs cooked and the huge ferris wheel spun.

“There was a wonderful atmosphere all weekend. We loved seeing so many visitors from near and far enjoying all that Drogheda has to offer. The music stages were a huge hit with bands, singers and dancers from all over the North East creating a soundtrack for the Festival. The beautiful ships were the focal point and, as always, the pirates brought action and adventure to the water.”

The Irish Maritime Festival, in association with Maxol, is a massive undertaking but the outcome of all the plans was a fun, lively festival that was enjoyed by so many. “The support of sponsors, both local and national, is of vital importance in helping us grow The Irish Maritime Festival. We are so grateful to sponsors, media and event partners who helped us to deliver this huge event. And of course, the event wouldn’t exist without the support of the public who make all the months of planning and hard work so worthwhile. Roll on The Irish Maritime Festival 2016 …” concluded Louth County Council’s Mary T. Daly.

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Book a Call
Whitelight-Circles

Get In Touch!

CALL WHITELIGHT on 041 9830142

041 9830142

EMAIL WHITELIGHT

info@whitelightevents.ie

60 Bryanstown Village, Dublin Road, Drogheda, Co Louth

Email Whitelight Events Whitelight Events on LinkedIn Whitelight Events on Twitter Whitelight Events on Facebook Whitelight Events on YouTube

Additional Resources

  • 7 Steps for Event Success
  • Who WE Are
  • Contact Us
  • Make a Payment
  • Cookie Policy (EU)
  • Privacy Statement (EU)
  • Disclaimer

© 2012 - 2022 Whitelight Events. All Rights Reserved | Website by Coppertops

Whitelight Events Logo Cropped

Tell us about your event to get started

    Privacy Statement
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Book a call with the Whitelight Events team