# Event Details - **Event Name**: Use It or Lose It: A Dereliction Zine Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Learn more about dereliction in Drogheda in this creative zinemaking workshop session!About this EventCollage and repurpose public records, newspaper articles and other printed materials to assemble a unique protest zine about derelict buildings in Drogheda and the surrounding local area.No experience needed - just show up and take part!At the end of this session, participants will be invited to display their protest zine to the Use It or Lose It Art Fair hosted in an empty unit at The Laurence Shopping Centre. Zinemakers are also encouraged to bring along any Drogheda-themed zines or artwork that they are welcome to sell on the day.The art fair will also feature a special presentation of ‘#100daysofdereliction’, a photography project by Drogheda Dereliction and Vacancy. Four years after first documenting 100 local derelict and vacant properties, the photographers have revisited each location to reveal what has changed—and what has not. Some buildings have been restored and brought back to life, while others remain abandoned. Visitors are invited to reflect on the pace of change, the impact of vacancy, and the opportunities that still exist to transform forgotten spaces into vibrant places.Use It or Lose It is a collaboration between Michael Tuohy and Ann McVeigh from Drogheda Vacancy and Dereliction, Rank and File Collective and Drogheda Zine Fair as part of Festival of Ideas 2026.Festival of Ideas is a dynamic, interdisciplinary celebration that explores the powerful themes of dereliction, vacancy, and revitalisation. Rooted in architecture, urban planning, art, and social change, the festival invites communities, creatives, thinkers, and activists to reimagine the spaces we overlook - abandoned buildings, forgotten corners, and dormant infrastructures - as sites of potential and transformation. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/drogheda/use-it-or-lose-it-a-dereliction-zine-workshop/100001997338757992 - **Event Categories**: workshops, festivals, art, photography, shopping - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: McHugh's - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Drogheda - **state**: LH - **country**: Ireland - **location**: McHugh's - **lat**: 53.71604850000001 - **long**: -6.346798499999999 - **full address**: McHugh's, 1-3 Cord Road, Drogheda, Ireland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Use It or Lose It: A Dereliction Zine Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/cb9b63bca9fc43df8a6300b0b05b3981a24e031365fd0ad114dff2cab478979f-rimg-w1200-h915-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786617007 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Use It or Lose It: A Dereliction Zine Workshop being held? - **A:** Use It or Lose It: A Dereliction Zine Workshop takes place on Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at McHugh's, 1-3 Cord Road, Drogheda, Ireland. - **Q**: Who is organizing Use It or Lose It: A Dereliction Zine Workshop? - **A:** Use It or Lose It: A Dereliction Zine Workshop is organized by Drogheda Vacancy and Dereliction, Rank and File Collective and Drogheda Zine Fair. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Use It or Lose It: A Dereliction Zine Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. 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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