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Droichead Arts Centre

This month, we’re excited to highlight the work of the team at Droichead Arts Centre in Drogheda.

For well over two decades, the team at Droichead have brought the best of world, Irish, arthouse and classic cinema to audiences in Co. Louth.

An early season in 2002 showcased such modern classics as Amelie, Amores Perros and You Can Count on Me. In the years since, their programme has reliably offered a diverse range of titles to appeal to a wide and enthusiastic audience.

With their new season set to showcase titles such as Christy, The Marching Band, A Samurai in Time and the classic Hidden (Cache), the team at Droichead have put together some reflections on their rich & varied film programme.

“Droichead Arts Centre has been a member of the access>CINEMA network for many years.

“Alongside our seasonal FILM CLUB, we also have our SILVER SCREEN season, highlighting new and classic films and documentaries. Each August we host the BOYNE VALLEY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL which showcases short films made in the region, nationally and around the world, as well as the SLUAGH FESTIVAL in October, a one day festival for short Irish Horror.

“At Droichead Arts Centre, we believe in the communal experience of art, whether it be visual arts, music, theatre or cinema and sharing it with our community and our audiences.

“To that end, Droichead Arts Centre’s FILM CLUB, which allows patrons to buy a season pass or come along to individual screenings has been curated by Niall O’Brien and Sinead Brassil since 2023. They are two film fans who introduce each screening and facilitate a post film discussion with the audience, making the film going experience a social one and giving other film fans a chance to meet, see movies and talk about film with each other.

“In our upcoming season we have thrillers, romantic comedies, dramas and sci-fi from around the world and once again we are excited to present them, watch them and discuss them with our audience.”

Droichead Arts Centre,

Stockwell Street,

Drogheda,

Co. Louth.

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