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Drogheda SongWriting Festival

Founding Team

The Drogheda Songwriting Festival was co-founded by Irish singer-songwriters Darren A. Flynn and Gerry Hodgers, united by a shared passion for empowering independent songwriters and fostering creative community.

Darren Flynn

    • Darren A. Flynn: A Dublin-born, Choice Music Award-nominated singer-songwriter blending Americana, folk-country, and modern pop. With extensive international touring experience and domestic festival appearances including Electric Picnic, Kilkenny Roots, and Sligo Live, Darren brings a wealth of performance and industry experience to the festival setup.

Gerry Hodgers

  • Gerry Hodgers: A Drogheda-based songwriter, radio presenter with Downdaroad Radio, and host of the long-running Purple Sessions. Drawing on deep influences from John Prine, Guy Clark, and Simon & Garfunkel, Gerry’s narrative-driven storytelling and community engagement form the heart of the festival’s ethos.

droghedasongwritingfestival@gmail.com The Barbican Centre, William Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland

Drogheda SongWriting Festival Events

September

Drogheda Songwriting Festival 2026 Synopsissat26sep(sep 26)8:45 AMsun27(sep 27)6:00 PMFeaturedThe Barbican Centre, William Street, Drogheda, Co Louth, Ireland, A92 ED71 Event Type Songwriting Festival8:45 AM - 6:00 PM (27) Duration 1 Day 9 Hours 15 Minutes

Doors Open / Registration – Drogheda Songwriting Festival 2026sat26sep9:00 AM10:00 AMFeaturedThe Barbican Centre, William Street, Drogheda, Co Louth, Ireland, A92 ED71 Event Type Songwriting Festival9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Duration 1 Hour

Workshop: Whitaker Room – Drogheda Songwriting Festival 2026sat26sep10:00 AM12:00 PMFeaturedThe Barbican Centre, William Street, Drogheda, Co Louth, Ireland, A92 ED71 Event Type Songwriting Festival10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Duration 2 Hours

Workshop: Main Stage – Drogheda Songwriting Festival 2026sat26sep10:00 AM12:00 PMFeaturedThe Barbican Centre, William Street, Drogheda, Co Louth, Ireland, A92 ED71 Event Type Songwriting Festival10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Duration 2 Hours

Workshop: Laverty Room – Drogheda Songwriting Festival 2026sat26sep10:00 AM12:00 PMFeaturedThe Barbican Centre, William Street, Drogheda, Co Louth, Ireland, A92 ED71 Event Type Songwriting Festival10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Duration 2 Hours

Workshop: Stokes Theatre – Drogheda Songwriting Festival 2026sat26sep10:00 AM12:00 PMFeaturedThe Barbican Centre, William Street, Drogheda, Co Louth, Ireland, A92 ED71 Event Type Songwriting Festival10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Duration 2 Hours

Workshop: Whitaker Room (Session 2) – Drogheda Songwriting Festival 2026sat26sep12:00 PM2:00 PMFeaturedThe Barbican Centre, William Street, Drogheda, Co Louth, Ireland, A92 ED71 Event Type Songwriting Festival12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Duration 2 Hours

Workshop: Main Stage (Session 2) – Drogheda Songwriting Festival 2026sat26sep12:00 PM2:00 PMFeaturedThe Barbican Centre, William Street, Drogheda, Co Louth, Ireland, A92 ED71 Event Type Songwriting Festival12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Duration 2 Hours

Workshop: Laverty Room (Session 2) – Drogheda Songwriting Festival 2026sat26sep12:00 PM2:00 PMFeaturedThe Barbican Centre, William Street, Drogheda, Co Louth, Ireland, A92 ED71 Event Type Songwriting Festival12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Duration 2 Hours

Workshop: Stokes Theatre (Session 2) – Drogheda Songwriting Festival 2026sat26sep12:00 PM2:00 PMFeaturedThe Barbican Centre, William Street, Drogheda, Co Louth, Ireland, A92 ED71 Event Type Songwriting Festival12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Duration 2 Hours

Lunch Break – Drogheda Songwriting Festival 2026sat26sep2:00 PM2:45 PMFeaturedThe Barbican Centre, William Street, Drogheda, Co Louth, Ireland, A92 ED71 Event Type Songwriting Festival2:00 PM - 2:45 PM Duration 45 Minutes

Co-Writing Time – Drogheda Songwriting Festival 2026sat26sep2:45 PM4:15 PMFeaturedThe Barbican Centre, William Street, Drogheda, Co Louth, Ireland, A92 ED71 Event Type Songwriting Festival2:45 PM - 4:15 PM Duration 1 Hour 30 Minutes

Mentors in the Round – Drogheda Songwriting Festival 2026sat26sep4:15 PM5:45 PMFeaturedThe Barbican Centre, William Street, Drogheda, Co Louth, Ireland, A92 ED71 Event Type Songwriting Festival4:15 PM - 5:45 PM Duration 1 Hour 30 Minutes

Co-Writing Time – Drogheda Songwriting Festival 2026sun27sep12:00 PM2:00 PMFeaturedThe Barbican Centre, William Street, Drogheda, Co Louth, Ireland, A92 ED71 Event Type Songwriting Festival12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Duration 2 Hours

Ian Shiply Interviews & Song Surgery – Drogheda Songwriting Festival 2026sun27sep2:00 PM4:00 PMFeaturedThe Barbican Centre, William Street, Drogheda, Co Louth, Ireland, A92 ED71 Event Type Songwriting Festival2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Duration 2 Hours

Participants' Song Performances – Drogheda Songwriting Festival 2026sun27sep4:00 PM5:30 PMFeaturedThe Barbican Centre, William Street, Drogheda, Co Louth, Ireland, A92 ED71 Event Type Songwriting Festival4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Duration 1 Hour 30 Minutes

Special Guest Performance: Gillian Tuite – Drogheda Songwriting Festival 2026sun27sep5:30 PM5:45 PMFeaturedThe Barbican Centre, William Street, Drogheda, Co Louth, Ireland, A92 ED71 Event Type Songwriting Festival5:30 PM - 5:45 PM Duration 15 Minutes

Awarding of Clare Corrigan Trophy – Drogheda Songwriting Festival 2026sun27sep5:45 PM6:15 PMFeaturedThe Barbican Centre, William Street, Drogheda, Co Louth, Ireland, A92 ED71 Event Type Songwriting Festival5:45 PM - 6:15 PM Duration 30 Minutes

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