Win a family pass to the irish maritime festival
The countdown to The Irish Maritime Festival is well and truly on. The ships have set sail from their respective home ports and are fast approaching Drogheda for the Festival from 19-21st June.
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About The Irish Maritime Festival
In association with Maxol, The Irish Maritime Festival is one of the largest festivals in the North East and attracts visitors from Dublin, Belfast and all across the country. Situated in the historic port of Drogheda, the event is staged by Louth County Council and Drogheda Port Company.
The ships will arrive in a parade of sail up the River Boyne on Friday 19th June beginning at 1.30pm and everyone is welcome to be there.
“It is such a wonderful sight to see these magnificent vessels sailing up the river. We invite and encourage everyone to be there. The parade of sail and opening event on Friday is free to attend and children and families are particularly welcome.” explained Festival Organiser Mary T. Daly of Louth County Council
This family friendly festival features a huge range of off and on shore activities:
- Drogheda Motor Show
- 6 Tall Schooners
- Wakeboarding
- The Boyne Swim
- Howth-Drogheda Yacht Race
- Pirate Battles
- Jetski Displays
- Vintage Lifeboats
- Boyne Regatta
- Spirit of Oysterhaven Training Vessel
- Food Quarter
- Whale & Dolphin Exhibition
- Aquarium
- Kids Sand Quarter
- 2 Music Stages
- It’s a Knockout
- Giant Funfair
- Pop-Up Cinema
- Tug of War and much more….
Tickets for all this family fun are surprisingly affordable at just €5.00 for 1 adult and up to 2 children or €10 for a family ticket of 2 adults and up to 4 children. Tickets are available at the gate or avail of a 20% saving when you book online at www.MaritimeFestival.ie
For more information contact:
Karen Devine, Event Management Team Tel: 087 8131901 / Email: Karen@wlc.ie