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Heritage Afloat: Minister Seán Canney joins Drogheda Port Company directors Martin Sisk, Gerard Deegan, Shona McManus and Paul Fleming aboard the Nao Santa Maria in Drogheda.
More than 10,000 visitors boarded the Nao Santa Maria during a 10-day stay in Drogheda, highlighting the growing appeal of the River Boyne as a maritime tourism destination. Drogheda Port Company says the visit demonstrated the town's ability to host…
The full-size replica of the Nao Santa María, Christopher Columbus's flagship, sails into Drogheda ahead of opening to the public at Fiddle Case Pier from 17 to 26 July. Photo: Fundación Nao Victoria
The full-scale replica of Christopher Columbus's flagship, the Nao Santa María, will make its first-ever visit to Drogheda this week, opening to the public at Fiddle Case Pier from Thursday 17 July to Saturday 26 July. The 200-ton wooden sailing…
Future Gateway — CGI impression of the proposed Bremore Ireland Port, which developers say is positioned to deliver additional east coast deepwater capacity under Ireland's revised National Ports Policy.
The developers behind the proposed Bremore Ireland Port say the Government's revised National Ports Policy provides a strategic pathway for the long-planned east coast deepwater port following Friday's launch of a public consultation on the draft policy. As Afloat reported…
River Challenge — The annual Boyne Swim returns to Drogheda on 1 August, offering swimmers a unique 2.7km open-water course through the historic River Boyne with the support of Drogheda Triathlon Club and local volunteers.
Open-water swimmers from Ireland and overseas will return to Drogheda on Saturday, 1 August, for the 2026 Boyne Swim. Now in its 12th year, the event has become one of Ireland's best-known river swims, attracting participants seeking competition, personal achievement…
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Fast Lines’ newest vessel, Fast Anna Sofia, has made its inaugural call to Drogheda Port, marking another milestone in the Belgian operator’s long-standing trade links with Ireland. The vessel arrived at the Co Louth port today following its recent launch…
Harbour Harmony — Julianstown Youth Orchestra performs with SJ McArdle at Droichead Arts Centre, with port imagery layered into the scene to reflect Drogheda’s maritime heritage
A new orchestral recording celebrating Drogheda’s maritime heritage has been launched at Droichead Arts Centre. The project brings together the Julianstown Youth Orchestra and singer-songwriter SJ McArdle for a reimagined version of Tidewaiter. The song forms part of McArdle’s PORT…
Crew Collective: Inver Colpa Rowing Club team pictured during the 2025 Boyne Boat Race, representing the club in the annual coastal and river endurance event in County Louth
The Boyne Boat Race returns on Sunday, May 3, with a full entry list and growing demand from clubs across Ireland. A total of 31 rowing clubs will compete in the 15.5km endurance race from Clogherhead, around the Boyne Bar,…
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Bremore Ireland Port has been identified as a potential site for a new east coast naval base, as Ireland expands its maritime security capability. The proposal follows the launch of the State’s first National Maritime Security Strategy by Minister for…
Beacon Reborn — Project team members gather beneath the restored North Lighthouse at Mornington following completion of a decade-long conservation programme safeguarding the 1842 structure.
The conservation of the North Lighthouse at Mornington has been completed following a programme of works that began in 2016. The project was supervised by conservation architect Fergal McGirl and supported under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme administered by Meath…
Phil Daly’s Morning Commute unveiled at Drogheda Port, showing a pilot boat on the River Boyne in bold colour
Drogheda Port was brought into sharp colour just before Christmas with the unveiling of Morning Commute. The painting was revealed by Laytown-based artist Phil Daly, winner of the 2025 Drogheda Port Company Annual Arts Commission. The work presents a fresh…
Drogheda Port is an ideal location for cruise ship visits, as councillors of Louth County Council heard this week from the port’s chairman. The northeast port welcomed its first cruise ship call, as AFLOAT reported more than a decade ago; however, the port is eager to attract the return of such ships, boosting the local economy and the rich heritage of the Boyne Valley.
Drogheda Port could be where cruise ships will visit if a long-term vision for the northeast area is realised, Louth councillors heard at their meeting in December. Plans to develop the cruise industry at the northeast port into a viable,…
“Emergency
Fishermen from Clogherhead have raised alarms over what they describe as growing safety issues within the inshore fishing fleet, following a series of recent maritime incidents along the east coast. In a statement issued last week, the group pointed to…
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Transition Year students from St. Oliver’s Community College have unveiled a new design on Drogheda’s Mall Buoy, created in partnership with mental health charity SOSAD. Students Sophie Donegan and Senan Hennessy-Moore worked with art teacher Sarah McAlevey to complete the…
Drogheda Port Company beehive project
Drogheda Port Company has launched a beehive conservation project at its Harbourville headquarters. This initiative highlights the company’s commitment to biodiversity and sustainable growth. The hives are registered with the Native Irish Honey-Bee Society and will be managed by local…
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In a notable achievement, Drogheda Port Company has won an award at the 33rd annual Business to Arts Awards. The event was held at the National Concert Hall and celebrated collaborations between the business and arts sectors. Drogheda Port and…
An EU transport delegation is to visit the northeast Port of Drogheda, where the port company will present its plans for a deep-water energy port at Bremore Port. Afloat.ie adds that as for the existing river-Boyne-based port, an abnormal export trade arose given the extent of storm-blown round timber (logs) following widespread damage to family-owned forestry caused by Storm Darragh of December 2024 and Storm Éowyn in January this year, which took place in the north midlands and western counties and overall hit Ireland, the Isle of Man, and the UK. Above: Berthed on the Boyne is Scot Line’s forest products cargo ship, Scot Isles, with loading underway of the storm-blown logs.
A visiting delegation to Ireland from the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) is this week to tour and discuss sustainable aviation fuel and rail and port projects, including Drogheda Port's plans at Bremore. TRAN is also responsible…