An innovative late-night cultural programme led and produced by Droichead Arts Centre, curated by singer/songwriter, SJ McArdle, in collaboration with Drogheda’s Night-Time Economy Adviser and supported by the Drogheda Purple Flag group. Championing a more diverse night-time offering and helping trial what a more balanced evening economy might look like. We are taking bookings on our website for our late-night cafes, but we also encourage audiences to drop in on the night!
9.45PM.
Caimin Hall is a deeply accomplished folk songwriter and veteran of legendary Drogheda-area bands like Harafish, The Great Okwardo and seven-piece supergroup The Cacks, who have just released their critically-acclaimed debut album Celebrity. Caimin is a multi-instrumentalist who plays fiddle, guitar, bouzouki and mandolin.
10.30PM.
Dagogo Hart is a dynamic poet, playwright and performer whose work captures the spirit of contemporary poetry and pushes the boundaries of artistic expression. Dagogo – a finalist in the All Ireland Poetry Slam and a Slam Sunday grand slam winner – has performed on the Tommy Tiernan Show, written and directed the critically acclaimed play Mmanwu at the Dublin Fringe Festival, and represented Ireland on a cultural tour in West Africa.
11.15PM
Róisín Ward Morrow is a fiddle player and folk singer from Dromiskin, Co. Louth. She has released two lauded albums since 2019 and has worked with leading conductors including Gearoid Grant, David Brophy, Eimear Noone and Greg Beardsell. She has performed extensively in venues that include Dublin Castle, Dublin City Hall, The National Concert Hall, Carnegie Hall, The Royal Albert Hall and The White House.
Produced by Droichead Arts Centre and delivered with various curators, promoters & alternative venues, supported and funded by the Night-Time Economy Advisor in Drogheda and the Arts Council. The programme encapsulates a vision of extending cultural offerings, fostering partnerships, & creating diverse opportunities for artists & audiences. Other Night Moves programmes include Night Tones and The Stowaway Sessions coming up in May and June.