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Harvest Sessions

Name: Harvest Sessions
Start: 2026-10-02
End: 2026-10-03
Location: Louth

Harvest Sessions is a free two-day touring cultural event that brings live music and performances to four specific communities across County Louth. Utilizing a unique mobile stage known as Festival in a Van, the tour visits local community venues in Cooley, Dundalk, and Drogheda to make professional arts accessible outside of traditional theater spaces.

Date: Oct 2-3, 2026
Location: Louth
Status: Upcoming

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Event summary

Highlights

Performances on a unique mobile van stage
Free live music sessions in four Louth neighborhoods
Lineup featuring local artists like Theresa McKenna and Eimear Furlong
Events held at community hubs including Cooley Kickhams GFC and local resource centres

The program features a diverse lineup of regional talent, including folk, traditional Irish, and contemporary musicians. Scheduled performers include singer-songwriter Theresa McKenna, country singer Eimear Furlong, and the traditional duo of Róisín Ward Morrow and Breifne Holohan. Performances are held at community hubs such as family resource centres and sports clubs to encourage local participation.

This initiative is timed to coincide with Positive Ageing Week and the start of Louth Social Inclusion Week. It is delivered by Festival in a Van in partnership with Louth County Council and is supported by Creative Ireland Louth. All sessions are free and designed to foster community connection through shared creative experiences in neighborhood settings.

Practical details

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.