# Event Details - **Event Name**: Ceol Le Clapsolas, Songs in the Gloaming with Drogheda Traditional Singers - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join the Drogheda Traditional Singers for a summer evening of song & the senses - from this multi-generational group of singers from 7pmAbout this EventThe singing tradition in Drogheda is a strong, vibrant and much admired cultural core of the region connecting generations & spanning four decades, and while originally passed on orally, technoology has supported this group who would meet normally at Carberry's Pub on Wednesday's and in a variety of public houses and venues more recently.On Friday 17th July from 7pm, this inter-generational group of individual singers take evening residence in the Lower Gallery, and over two hours will pass the singing baton across the talents of of the group. New singers and cross cultural voices welcome.BackgroundAs far back as two hundred rears ago people were singing traditional songs in the Drogheda area. Bernard Tumelty, the subject of a recent lecture by Brendan Matthews for Highlanes Gallery for Heritage Week, is reputed to have noted up to two hundred songs that were regularly sung in the area in the early 1800's.At that time the most prolific ballad maker in the country, John Sheils, was living in the town. He was making songs for singers who were singing at fairs and other events throughout the country and selling copies of these songs which were being printed by a local printer Call Kelly. Kelly was also printing songs for singers from different parts of the country. Some of Sheils songs were later included in Colm O’Lochlainns collection of ballads which were printed in the 1930s. These included songs like The Rose of Ardee and The Star of Slane. Many of Sheils songs and other traditional songs were collected and sung by the Carolan family from the Hill of Rath just outside Drogheda and these songs and singers have now national and international reputations.What to expect - You are likely to hear some of these songs, along with other English, American and some European traditional songs being sung on the evening, and we hope with new voices.The event is €6 per person (with booking fee additional) and we expect you to enjoy and engage as each of the singers may sing a couple of songs each, through the evening. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/b7024a30-81cf-11f1-957f-f1f06462340d-rimg-w1200-h507-dc040404-gmir.png https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b78053d0-81cf-11f1-8a8c-3fe57d70e589-rimg-w1200-h528-dc3e4146-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/b7c4d6e0-81cf-11f1-a0f0-b3fc05930e16-rimg-w1200-h368-dcffffff-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b7fab3f0-81cf-11f1-a0f0-b3fc05930e16-rimg-w1200-h322-dca22b1d-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/b83c9ef0-81cf-11f1-8a8c-3fe57d70e589-rimg-w866-h740-dc000000-gmir.png - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/drogheda/ceol-le-clapsolas-songs-in-the-gloaming-with-drogheda-traditional-singers/100001991145577021 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Highlanes Gallery - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 7.4, max: 7.4, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Drogheda - **state**: LH - **country**: Ireland - **location**: Highlanes Gallery - **lat**: 53.71543519999999 - **long**: -6.348471000000018 - **full address**: Highlanes Gallery, 36 Saint Laurence Street, Drogheda, Ireland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Ceol Le Clapsolas, Songs in the Gloaming with Drogheda Traditional Singers - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/4006f1a50635c47eb8e30e632c6a7767e78d5a9154bf9b2dc517f5a33005ec27-rimg-w1200-h800-dcd9d8d4-gmir.jpg?v=1780717215 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Ceol Le Clapsolas, Songs in the Gloaming with Drogheda Traditional Singers being held? - **A:** Ceol Le Clapsolas, Songs in the Gloaming with Drogheda Traditional Singers takes place on Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Highlanes Gallery, 36 Saint Laurence Street, Drogheda, Ireland. - **Q**: Who is organizing Ceol Le Clapsolas, Songs in the Gloaming with Drogheda Traditional Singers? - **A:** Ceol Le Clapsolas, Songs in the Gloaming with Drogheda Traditional Singers is organized by Highlanes Gallery. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Ceol Le Clapsolas, Songs in the Gloaming with Drogheda Traditional Singers is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Drogheda, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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