# Event Details - **Event Name**: Nano Reid: A Life in Paint - Walking Tour - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join Community Historian, Brendan Matthews as discusses the life of Nano Reid -walk through the streets of Drogheda just as she did...About this EventNano Reid - A Life in PaintOn Friday 21st August at 1pm - spend a precious lunchtime with Brendan Matthews exploring the towscape of Drogheda through the eyes of 20th century maverick-painter, Nano Reid.In the spring of 1900, above a busy Drogheda public house, a child was born who would become one of Ireland’s most distinctive artistic voices.Meet in the Upper Gallery at Highlanes Gallery, with an introduction reflecting on the value and importance of a public Collection and its care.Consider bringing take away lunch if you need to fuel while taking the tour.About this Heritage Week Walking Tour:Nano Reid studied in Dublin, London, and Paris, exhibited internationally, and represented Ireland on the world stage — yet her imagination remained rooted in the streets, markets, and river valley of her native town. This specially curated walking tour invites you to step into Nano’s Drogheda and encounter the places that shaped her artistic vision.Beginning at Highlanes Municipal Art Gallery — celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and itself a symbol of the cultural confidence artists like Reid helped inspire — this relaxed, thoughtfully paced walk traces her journey from publican’s daughter to internationally recognised painter. Along quiet streets and familiar corners, the town is revealed through story rather than lecture, allowing you to experience Drogheda with the attentiveness of an artist.Easy underfoot and rich in atmosphere, this walk is ideal for lovers of art, history, and cultural discovery — and for anyone wishing to see Drogheda from a reflective, artistic perspective.Walk the streets she walked. See the town through an artist’s eyes. Discover how an ordinary place can shape an extraordinary vision.Places are €6 per person plus booking feeDress for unpredictable weather, and bring a friend or colleague... https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/30433660-97fc-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1200-h532-dc888888-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/304fb980-97fc-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1200-h331-dc486848-gmir.png https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/30631a70-97fc-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1200-h393-dc486848-gmir.png https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/3073bc40-97fc-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1200-h368-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3087b970-97fc-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1155-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/309b6880-97fc-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1200-h473-dc484848-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/drogheda/nano-reid-a-life-in-paint-walking-tour/100001987919994216 - **Event Categories**: art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - 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**: Nano Reid: A Life in Paint - Walking Tour - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/bf668a43d95b04c2d8f8a3552266dea25b36ffeb074af0e52a4a700488961059-rimg-w672-h448-dcfdfeff-gmir.jpg?v=1781261648 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Nano Reid: A Life in Paint - Walking Tour being held? - **A:** Nano Reid: A Life in Paint - Walking Tour takes place on Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Highlanes Gallery, 36 Saint Laurence Street, Drogheda, Ireland. - **Q**: Who is organizing Nano Reid: A Life in Paint - Walking Tour? - **A:** Nano Reid: A Life in Paint - Walking Tour is organized by Highlanes Gallery. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Nano Reid: A Life in Paint - Walking Tour is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. 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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